My training philosophy 

The somewhat different dog school!  Why? 

This begins with having upfront a meet-and-greet session. I don't like to  jump right into training, but want to get to know you as the owner and your dog first. Firstly, so that we humans can check if we will get along at all. This is important, because only then can we work together successfully. Secondly, I observe you as a dog-human team. How do you interact with each other, how do you communicate? And then, of course, I look at your dog in familiar surroundings (i.e. at your home). What type of dog is your dog? What kind of training does he respond best to?   

With this information I can sit down with you and discuss your wishes in order to achieve your goals with the right offer. Is it individual one-to-one sessions or would you prefer group training, or perhaps a combination of both? Or is your dog perfect for an activity (Man-trailing or Degility)? Also, this is about what fits into your schedule, what approach suits you best and what you want the end result to be. 

The actual training sessions will also take place at your home and in your regular environment. Dog schools with their dog training areas certainly have their place, but I find that training with you and your dog is most effective where your problems occur: disobedience at home, behavioural problems on your walks outside (pulling on the leash, yapping with neighbours or at dog encounters, and so on). This is especially true for puppies. Therefore, no puppy school. Puppies cannot learn anything from puppies. Instead, I offer free play groups. In the mixed groups the puppy is also together with older dogs of the same size or gentle, sovereign big dogs. This is the only way he can learn appropriate social behaviour. 

I love to train in a motivating and positive way. I teach you how to communicate with your dog in a clear and loving way, but also how to set boundaries for a respectful coexistence. In doing so, I orientate myself entirely according to your wishes: whether you prefer to work with clickers or with marker words, whether German or English is your preferred language, or whether you prefer to train early in the morning. Because only when it is right for you, when you feel comfortable with what you are supposed to do, will the training be successful. Every training is as individual as the dog and its owner. 
By the way, I do not charge for additional minutes and for travel up to distances of 25 kilometres. Dog training requires patience and calmness and that only works if the clock is not ticking in the background 😉