So you've had dogs "your whole life"... you don't understand why this particular dog is causing you to struggle. Let's break down the reality of this common misconception & truly focus on the sample size of dog ownership you have actually experienced.

Interview with Canine Cooperative cofounder Jaimee Wenzel!

Interview with Canine Cooperative cofounder Sabrina Joens!

Did you have a preconceived notion of what your relationship with your dog was going to look like? And is it not the picture you imagined? Join us while we discuss how you can create a better relationship with your dog & enjoy each other's company!

All too often when owners struggle with their dogs, it's because of a personality mismatch. The very issue they are experiencing is in direct relationship to the lack of breed fulfillment for the individual dog. Simply meeting the emotional, social, physical & mental buckets for your dog, can put a stop to unwanted behaviors.

In our experience sometimes families struggle with their dogs due to having unrealistic expectations of behavior. Dogs are individuals & we must treat them as such. Part of teaming up with a professional is being able to manage these expectations appropriately in order to live successfully with your dog.

Are you a true "dog person"? Are you sure? Let's discuss how you can make or break a successful interaction with a dog.

You read that right! Why as E Collar trainers would we say such a thing? The electronic collar can be a fantastic communication tool. It can also be an effective aversive for unwanted behavior. However, the majority of the people who use these tools, are doing it wrong & causing major behavioral issues in the process. Learn how the misuse of this great training tool can cause fallout.

Canine Cooperative Shadow Programs

When we ask our dogs for certain obedience commands, is it in conflict with their emotions? We unpack obedience vs emotions in this episode & how we can honor our dog's correct behavioral choices, even if they are non-compliant with what we are telling our dogs to do.

When trying to resolve behavioral issues with obedience training, dog owners often tend to struggle. There is a gap which exists between the brain & body. Not addressing your dog's state of mind (how they FEEL in certain situations) will only create frustration for you & your dog.

A dog's emotional state has a direct relationship to their behavior. The over excited dog jumps, the nervous dog barks, the aggressive dog lunges & bites. No amount of obedience will help how your dog feels in these scenarios. It will only serve to control their bodies. If your body is not in line with how your brain feels, it leads to frustration & often times makes the unwanted behavior worse. Learn how to impact your dog's state of mind to help improve behavioral issues.

Our Workshop The Canine Cooperative: Canine Foundations is rooted in this philosophy.

To purchase tickets to our upcoming workshop, use the following link:

Canine Foundations Workshop