Frequently Asked Questions!

What kind of training do you do?

Finn uses positive reinforcement based marker training to teach dogs skills and to give them alternative better behaviors to replace unwanted behaviors.

What this looks like is we teach a dog that a clicker or marker word (like yes) means that they have done the behavior we are looking for and that reinforcement is going to follow. Reinforcement can be treats, toys, freedom or anything that the dog finds rewarding in that moment.

Do you work with aggressive dogs?

At this point in time Finn does not work with dogs who have a bite history or severe levels of reactivity that can quickly turn into bites.

Everyone has different areas of skill that they do best in and they recognize that that is not their skill set.

Finn is willing to sit down and have a consultation to figure out if your dogs reactivity falls outside of their skill set and will recommend trainers or veterinary behaviorists that would be better suited to help you and your dog.