Dogs Training - Work for What You Want

Teaching your dog to behave better because he trusts and accepts you as his leader and is confident knowing his place in the family.

The Nothing In Life Is Free (NILIF) is an approach and style of dog training that is effective on a wide range of dog behavior problems.

NILIF works for timid dogs that withdraw, aggressive dogs that take charge, and all the dogs that fall somewhere in between. 

Fearful, shy dogs become more confident and secure after learning their place in the pecking order.  Knowing their place provides self-assurance that they have no worries, as they are not in control. 

NILIF works similarly for aggressive or anxious dogs that struggle to be dominant as they learn the pack leader’s position is not open for grabs. 

Dog Training Fundamentals

Much of the stress and anxiety displayed by untrained dogs comes from not knowing what is expected of them. Without proper training, dogs often develop unwanted and sometimes even dangerous behaviors that can hinder relationships between owners and their dogs. Properly training dogs to obey and respond to their owner's commands is necessary for healthy, happy, safe friendships between owners and dogs.

Successful dog obedience training requires a few fundamental disciplines to teach dogs so they understand good behavior and obeying commands leads to being rewarded.

Positive Reinforcement training rewards dogs for good behavior. The sooner dogs comprehend good behavior equals praise or treats the sooner they will want to perform behave good instead of a bad. Dogs respond with enthusiasm when their name is connected with praise.