Welcome!
We teach dogs to live calmly and confidently in our world using gentle, positive techniques that improve behavior and well-being. Our philosophy respects each animal as an individual. Understanding and building trust with dogs accelerates their learning and strengthens the human/animal bond.
Our work addresses the underlying causes of behavior. As root causes are identified and resolved, many behaviors transform and learning can accelerate. The results are calm, confident, resilient, happy dogs.
If you:
Contact us for help!
Our work addresses the underlying causes of behavior. As root causes are identified and resolved, many behaviors transform and learning can accelerate. The results are calm, confident, resilient, happy dogs.
If you:
- Feel challenged by your dog’s behavior, such as leash pulling, over-excitability, jumping up, excessive barking, fear of thunder or loud noises, reactivity to people or other dogs, shyness, difficulty being alone, concerns about vet visits or grooming, or other things
- Want to be sure your puppy starts out on the "right paw"
- Would like assistance guiding your adolescent dog into adulthood
- Are introducing an adopted dog into your home or helping a dog adjust to a new environment
- Want to be sure your dog is socialized and resilient to new situations
- Are concerned about behavior change
- Seek advice or consultations
- Want easy access to the latest doggie information.
Contact us for help!
SERVICES
Our wholistic approach incorporates force-free, fear-free, pain-free techniques; innovative best practices; neuroscience; and more. We utilize a suite of techniques personalized for each client. Private sessions, classes/ workshops, travel-to-train, and coaching/consultations provide alternatives to meet each person's preferences, needs and goals. We also consult with shelters and other organizations. |
PRODUCTS
We sell equipment that helps dogs settle and accelerates learning and change. Products include easy-to-use harnesses, special leads, head collars and calming products. We’ll advise on selection and teach you how to use them. Recent years have seen pivotal advances in these products, especially harness/leash combinations that better facilitate communication and gentle, positive influence with our dogs. |
Clare Swanger, Founder, has been working professionally with people and their dogs since 2007. She is a certified Senior Practitioner of the Tellington TTouch® Method. Clare is passionate about helping dogs become comfortable canines, and the best they can be.
Testimonials:
"This was a great class and well taught. It gives complex ideas a simpler answer. I really look forward to implementing these practices!"
~ Kristin Tarnowski, Professional dog trainer, Forest Grove, OR, 2019 ~
"I hired Clare to help guide our high energy puppy through adolescence. Bula is great fun, and very sweet and loving, but wow was she a handful! Clare taught us a variety of approaches to calm Bula, help her focus and improve self-control. Clare also taught Bula to walk nicely on a leash, and me how to use a harness so Bula's neck wouldn't be strained. Now our outings are much more pleasant than being pulled down the street!
Clare worked with us off and on for two years whenever I'd call with a question or issue. She also continued Bula's training when we travelled. We are happy to report that Bula has matured into a wonderful adult dog, just as energetic and endearing as ever, but easier and better mannered. Clare's help was pivotal."
~ Anne, Idaho, 2017 ~
"Thank you all you do to help so many animals and the people who try so hard to understand them. You have opened my eyes to "the possible."
~ Kellie, Portland, OR, 2016 ~
Testimonials:
"This was a great class and well taught. It gives complex ideas a simpler answer. I really look forward to implementing these practices!"
~ Kristin Tarnowski, Professional dog trainer, Forest Grove, OR, 2019 ~
"I hired Clare to help guide our high energy puppy through adolescence. Bula is great fun, and very sweet and loving, but wow was she a handful! Clare taught us a variety of approaches to calm Bula, help her focus and improve self-control. Clare also taught Bula to walk nicely on a leash, and me how to use a harness so Bula's neck wouldn't be strained. Now our outings are much more pleasant than being pulled down the street!
Clare worked with us off and on for two years whenever I'd call with a question or issue. She also continued Bula's training when we travelled. We are happy to report that Bula has matured into a wonderful adult dog, just as energetic and endearing as ever, but easier and better mannered. Clare's help was pivotal."
~ Anne, Idaho, 2017 ~
"Thank you all you do to help so many animals and the people who try so hard to understand them. You have opened my eyes to "the possible."
~ Kellie, Portland, OR, 2016 ~
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