Florence Peters

& Daisy

 

  A few months ago (years ago now), Daisy and I started a series of one-on-one lessons with Lisa, and now I never want to stop! Daisy is a therapy dog, and the “problem” I was noticing is that she loves her job too much. She was way too eager and excited, and didn't understand that not every member of the human race needs therapy!

 

  By working closely with Lisa, I have now learned a much better approach to “thinking dog” and it has all been in a completely 100% positive manner. That was very important to me. I firmly believe that dogs (any animal really) should never be treated negatively, and unfortunately so many trainers use disciplinary (and sometimes downright cruel) methods of training. 

 

  With Lisa, we became a team - not leader and follower. And that is so wonderful! Daisy and I now communicate better than we ever have in the past, and I definitely see this improving as time goes by.