My story
A passion for dogs
My path to dog training started many years ago when I rescued my first pitbull. I did not know what I was getting myself into. She had behavior issues, highly energetic, could not walk and reacted to everything. The non-profit rescue organization could not get her adopted. So without thinking, I took her in since I always had rescues. Lucy was different, very different. I hired 4 different trainers and many thousand of dollars later, there was not much difference with Lucy. The last trainer basically said that there was nothing that could be done.
Now Lucy is an 11 year old wonderful dog, an incredible family pet, who has been a very important part in the childhood of my children.
I never had a dog who challenged me to her extent, and because of her I had to learn and research a lot. I made mistakes but she forgave me. I learned so much from her. Her story made me want to be better for her. Lucy, who was taken from Animal Control from a veterinary office that mis-treated dogs. The office was shut down, the dogs taken, and Lucy was one of them. Through her trauma, her love, fears and anxiety the children and I developed an incredible bond with her. She became the dog I was able to take out, walk, heel, go to public places etc... Lucy is my kids' childhood dog who started it all.
About Us
Athena - My last rescue
Another dog that was
mis-labeled. She was 4 years old.
Steven R. Lindsay (the founder of these practices) defines it:
Cynopraxic trainers should make an effort to conform their training interventions to the LIMA (least intrusive and minimally aversive) principle, by employing procedures that represent the least necessary intrusion upon the human-dog bond and cause the dog a minimal amount of discomfort, as is necessary to achieve the behavioral objective.
Further, training recommendations should do no harm to the human-dog relationship, to the dog, or to the owner, in the process of implementing them.
Rather than dictating a one-sided program that cannot be realistically implemented by the family, the cynopraxic counselor should work with the family in a spirit of teamwork, to find a common solution.
Toward achieving this aim, the counselor should listen to the family’s needs and be creative. Just as it is certainly true of dogs, people are individuals possessing unique strengths and weaknesses that need to be recognized and integrated into the training plan. Good cynopraxic counselors know how to work well with both people and dogs.
Training should be about deepening the bond between the human and the dog. I also believe in balanced training as long as it does not cause damaged to the bond, or the physical and emotional wellbeing of the dog. A dog should not live in fear but should be the best dog it can be at the helm of his owner. My goal is to have a well trained human and dog so they can live harmoniously together.
I train humans to speak dog
Dog Training Services and more...
We want our clients to feel confident taking care of their pets no matter where they are. From group training to private at-home training, we provide you with everything you need to develop a positive relationship with your pet. Browse our services below.
Serving Menifee and its surrounding areas, up to 5 miles radius at no additional cost.
Additional charges for over 6 miles
Free assessment
Basic obedience
Custom training
The free assessment will take place in Menifee and will last about 30 minutes.
Request your free assessment by completing the form below
We only use positive training so the dog wants to be trained instead of being forced by fear or physical force. This positive training reinforces the bond between the dog and its owner and does not cause stress on the animal, creating a positive experience
Not all of the dogs are the same and as such the training should not be a cookie-cutter for all breeds. Some breeds requires more mental stimulation, or may be more stubborn etc... Once the free assessment is done, we will propose a custom training plan for your animal.
BOARD AND TRAIN
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
FASHION
Pet Sitting & Packages
If you live in Menifee or its surrounding areas, we offer pet sitting in your home, or drop in visits when you are at work.
Why dropping your dog at doggie daycare, when we can check on him and take him out, or do some training.
Our packages can be a combination of;
1. Walking & training,
2. Pet sitting & training
3. Spent more time with your dog at your home so he does not feel alone (2 hours or more)
Your pup will be a part of the family while being trained. Kennel free. Your companion will learn how to behave in the house, and in public! Free group refresher classes after the board and train.
Proudly display your furry companion on shirts, sweatshirts, crewnecks, tumblers, car coasters, towel, mugs and more! It's easy, text a picture and let us work our magic!
Have fun with our apparel. Display your sense of humor, mood, sarcasm.. there is a graphic for everyone in the family.
Training with love and care, Menifee CA
Our Story
At The Dog Services, we try to remain on the cutting edge of animal behavioral science, always learning and challenging ourselves. We only use positive training to make the training time fun for the owner and the dog. If we cannot help, we will have no problem referring you to other local trainers. This is a passion and we want all animals to stay in their homes forever with happy owners.