Hi, I'm Nee and that goofy Goldie is Kiyo.
My adventures with dogs started when I was a kid, and Timmy followed me home from school. Timmy was a stray mongrel who came with his little bag of ready tricks: sit up, roll-over, playbow. We grew up together - exploring neighbourhood nooks and crannies on lazy walks after school.
Then came Benji, a shelter pup, whose brindled coat and smiley brown eyes twinkled with an ET-like intelligence. Duke, a stray beagle mix, was third in the musketeer line. He was succeeded by Shelley, also an adopted shelter pup, and the only girl among the boys.
Over the span of more than 30 years, Timmy, Benji, Duke and Shelley, taught me much about dog behaviour and how to care for them - perhaps preparing me unconsciously for this next stage of my grand adventure.
Kiyo is the new kid on the block, another shelter rescue. Together we began our journey into the fascinating world of formal dog obedience training. As an adolescent dog, Kiyo lacked some manners that cause once-loved dogs to be abandoned. He was notorious for jumping, mouthing, pulling on the leash and bolting. On walks, he would sometimes lunge and bark at passing dogs.
It was hard work, but through our training method, Kiyo is quite the changed dog. Otherwise, we could not enjoy the balmy sea breeze at this public beachside park nearly as much as we are doing in the picture!
Here's how: I combine my experience as a scientist trained in studying animal behaviour, with effective reward-based, positive reinforcement and clicker training methods.
Our goal: To help dogs and people form a fulfilling life-long relationship anchored on a sound understanding of dog behaviour, and clear communication between human and dog.
Join us in our on-going adventure in the world of canine education - where learning is fun! Click here.
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