The Language of Canines

Specialties

We give dog owners the skills they need to assure that their dog (s) are well-​mannered and perform acceptable behaviors at home and in real-​world situations where distractions are common place. This involves training the dog in the desired commands as well as training the dog owner to be a better handler and pet guardian.

We provide both obedience training and behavioral coaching services at all levels with a practice focus on reactive and fearful dogs.

History

Established in 2013.

I started training dogs as a young man, eventually training at one of the big-​box nationwide retail pet stores. During my time at the big box store, I observed my students doing well in the class sessions while struggling at home and in real-​world situations. I founded The Language of Canines to provide dog owners with a more effective form of training that focused on better communication between the owner and their dog. This translates into a better-​behaved, more reliable dog, in a wide range of environments and situations. My ultimate goal was and is to strengthen the human-​canine bond, and to help make owning a dog the joy its supposed to be.

Meet the Business Owner

Douglas A.

Business Owner

I’m an experienced certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-​KA) and a professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. I have a BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety, and I’m a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

In addition to my professional activities, I’m a volunteer member of a local police department’s Search & Rescue unit, and I serve as a block watch captain for the community in which I live, as well as being a frequent contributor on pet training and behavior questions for a community-​based online pet-​site.