Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer in Estero, Florida
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Phone

(239) 963-7676

Email

caninecommand@comcast.net

Canine Command Cares About Your Dog

As a shelter volunteer and trainer, Joe experienced firsthand the heartbreak of seeing owners surrender their dog due to behavior problems. The number one reason for behavior problems is lack of training. This is why Joe is so passionate about training owners to become good canine leaders and training dogs to become Canine Good Citizens. Joe is adamant about making training affordable. His clients get the benefit of proven science-based, certified, and complete in-home training for a fraction of the usual price of in-home training! Training includes resolving all problem behaviors, focus and good manners training inside and outside the house, calm leash walking around other people and animals, nutrition training as well as leadership training for owners! Click on our contact tab and start turning your dog into a Canine Good Citizen today!

Our Services

Problem Solving/Behavior Modification

Whether your dog’s behavior issues have just started or have been ongoing for a while, I can stop it! Problem behaviors I have successfully treated include: lack of focus, poor recall, inappropriate barking, jumping, nipping/mouthing, biting, digging, counter surfing, dog on dog and dog on human fear / reactivity / aggression, house-training issues, reactive leash walking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, door darting, inadequate socialization, inappropriate chewing, unruly behavior, stealing food, thunder/sound phobias, etc.

Focus and Commands

Both basic and advanced, including watch, come, sit, stay, stand, calm, down, off, quiet, down, calm leash walking as well as additional commands leave it/take it, fetch it/drop it, find it, chase it etc.

Good Manners

Inside and outside the house, at work and other social settings e.g. parks, restaurants, workplace etc. Canine Good Citizen preparation. We also provide good manners training for dog to dog and dog to human social interactions inside and outside the home including new baby/dog introductions.

Leadership Training

Owners learn how to communicate quickly and effectively with their pack members by posturing their facial expression, vocalizations and body movements. Owners also learn how to control resources for calm behavior, establish rules/structure/discipline and practice good leadership ritual with their pack members.

Canine Good Citizenship Preparation

Canine Command can prepare your dog to take and pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the initial step in advanced training for their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen test is the first step required to involve your dog in community work such as hospice, hospital visits, tracking, search and rescue, etc. The test also has practical ramifications since it can help protect you from liability claims and also lower your homeowner’s insurance premiums.

Canine Education

Owners receive a detailed training Bible providing in-depth discussion and research on training exercises, breed characteristics, owner leadership, canine communication, pack structure and hierarchy, training tips, learning theory, positive reinforcement, focus and obedience, correcting unwanted behaviors, nutrition, training equipment, natural calming remedies, canine senses etc.

Dog on leash outside being trained
Old dog in field
Tired dog after playing fetch laying in field
Tired dog laying in bed