Method: Clarity First, Then Accountability
We teach a clean marker system so your dog understands exactly what earns reward, then layer fair, minimal accountability once criteria are clear. Tools are selected to fit your dog—food, toys, long lines, and when appropriate, communication tools—protecting drive while making obedience hold under pressure. Safety protocols are standard, and your trainer is CPR/First-Aid certified.
Skills Tuned to Hayward’s Rhythm
We condition loose-leash walking that works on Mission and Tennyson, a reliable recall for Garin and Dry Creek trails, and place/heel for patios downtown. Door manners, car loading, and neutrality around joggers, bikes, and strollers near the Japanese Gardens or Shoreline keep outings predictable and low-stress.
Outcomes You’ll Feel Daily
Expect smoother walks, fewer reactivity flare-ups, and first-cue responses at home and in public. You’ll leave each session with simple homework and handling reps so progress sticks with you—not just the trainer—turning Hayward errands and weekend hikes into confident, repeatable wins.