About Us and Our Training

Our training is effective, affordable, personalized, and ethical.

Our two huskies, Dryas and Valerian, are my dog training inspiration.  I can’t imagine not being able to take them on fun outings or give them off-leash freedom.  I love teaching dogs and humans the skills they need to experience these wonderful aspects of dog ownership.  These skills include obedience commands on and off leash, proper manners in the house and in public, and proper social behavior around other dogs and people.  If your dog has behavioral issues, we address those as part of the training program.  I can also teach your dog to go for bike rides with you.

The foundation that makes all of this fun and freedom possible is a strong relationship based on clear and fair communication.  Clear and fair communication means telling the dog (in a way they can understand), when they are doing the right thing and when they are doing the wrong thing.  We want dogs to be happy and motivated, but we also want them to be respectful and obedient in order to maintain safety and reliability.  Both aspects are necessary in order for our dogs to become well-adjusted canine companions.  We will teach you everything you need to know and provide ongoing support so you can maintain and continue your dog’s training.

In addition to rewards such as treats, play, and praise, our training program utilizes the remote training collar by E-Collar Technologies; its precise use varies depending upon the dog, the situation, and the behavior we are working on.  (This is the same collar I use with my own dogs.)  Implemented appropriately, the remote collar is a wonderfully sophisticated tool that streamlines the training process and allows for peace of mind when dogs are off leash.  Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the collar and/or our program.  I am always happy to demonstrate and explain the e-collar’s use to potential clients in person at no cost.

I started my animal training journey with parrots and am an avid free-flyer and free flight mentor.  “Volancy Dogs” is a spin-off of my parrot training name, “Parrot Volancy“, where “volancy” refers to the ability to fly.