Why techniques work

Welcome to Rewarding Dogs, where we understand the challenges of dealing with misbehaving canines. Mike, our experienced trainer, has developed effective and gentle techniques inspired by human psychology to address specific behaviors in pet dogs. Whether your furry friend habitually ignores you, defies your commands, or even growls at you, our tailored methods can help. With over 30 years of practical experience and a deep understanding of modern research, our training techniques are proven to be kind, gentle, and natural. Book a consultation today and experience the positive difference Mike’s techniques can make for you and your beloved dog.

Mike’s techniques work because they are:

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Kind, gentle and natural.

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Individually tailored to your own dog.

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Based on modern understanding and up-to-date knowledge and research.

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Backed with over 30 years of practical experience.

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Proven to be effective.

Logan the German Shepherd

Logan

Logan started training classes with an APDT member at 13 weeks old and was a star from the beginning while in the class. I did mention to the trainer on the first night that he did play-bite an awful lot. I have had a GSD before and other dogs, but never had one that mouthed… Read more “Logan the German Shepherd”

Pauline & Ray Philip
Chasing animals, Ignoring you, Mouthing

Bobbie the Lurcher

Bobbie

Hi, I’m Adrian and this is the story of Bobbie the nightmare lurcher pup. I collected her at 8 weeks and from the start she was difficult; excitable, ridiculously sensitive, aggressive, wild, uncontrollable, and apparently immune to normal discipline. To cut a long story I had a heart attack and triple bypass last October and… Read more “Bobbie the Lurcher”

Adrian
Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall