The first step to a great relationship with your dog is finding the right dog to begin with.
When you imagine your life with your dog – what do you see?
Hiking adventures, kayaking, exploring the world?
Going to farmer’s markets and dining out?
Having your kid’s friends in and out, friends and family visiting for the holidays, going on vacation together?
Going on therapy dog visits to the local hospital?
Here’s the honest truth:
Not every dog is right for every lifestyle.
As trainers, we see so many owners and dogs who are simply
not a good match, with no fault to dog or owner.
If you could avoid heartache down the road –
health, behavior, struggling to bond with your dog, simply not meshing well –
wouldn’t you?
Let us help you find the right dog for your family.
We Know People.
We’re dog people – and we know other dog people. And we know people who know people.
Our connections will help find dogs who might not come across your radar otherwise.
We Know Rescues.
Not only are we familiar with local rescues and shelters – we know how to filter through rescue postings. What you see is not always what you get, and sometimes you have to read between the lines.
We Know Breeders.
For some families, finding the right dog means finding the right breeder. Knowing what to look for – what health testing, puppy raising protocols, and parent and relative histories are most important – can be overwhelming! We know what to be on the lookout for.
We Know Dogs.
At the end of the day – we know dogs. We know breeds and breed mixes, body language, behavior, breed tendencies, how early experiences can affect behavior long term, and what makes for a great new addition.
Ready to find your match?
Let’s start with a Zoom consultation.
This will give us a chance to talk in detail about your search, your lifestyle, and preferences.
After that, we’ll start the search –
keeping you informed along the way.
Want us to come along to meet a dog in person to help you evaluate?
You’ll then schedule an
in-person session.