Welcome to Fearless Dogs!
Working with dogs...whether you’re navigating anxiety, reactivity, building basic skills, or raising a new puppy, can feel overwhelming at times. My goal is to make this process clear, supportive, and doable, for both you and your dog. This page outlines a few simple guidelines to help set expectations, keep progress moving forward, and get the most out of our work together.
1. Check-Ins & Communication
Consistent communication helps us adjust quickly, build continuity, and work through challenges together. Please reach out proactively!
Recommended rhythm:
2. Video Recording Tips (Very Important!)
Video is one of the most powerful tools we have. It allows me to see what your dog is actually experiencing without additional narratives.
What to record:
3. Recommended Equipment
Using the right tools helps your dog feel safer and gives you clearer communication.
Optional but helpful:
4. Practice Guidelines
5. No fly Zone
When in Doubt, Ask
There are no “bad” questions here. If you’re unsure whether to move forward, pause, or change something--check in. Communication helps us stay aligned and keeps training supportive, safe, and effective. Reframing any concerns in the form of a concise question generally helps me to provide helpful feedback.
Working with dogs...whether you’re navigating anxiety, reactivity, building basic skills, or raising a new puppy, can feel overwhelming at times. My goal is to make this process clear, supportive, and doable, for both you and your dog. This page outlines a few simple guidelines to help set expectations, keep progress moving forward, and get the most out of our work together.
1. Check-Ins & Communication
Consistent communication helps us adjust quickly, build continuity, and work through challenges together. Please reach out proactively!
Recommended rhythm:
- 2 check-ins per week (text is generally best) to include videos
- Reach out sooner if:
- Something feels confusing or isn’t working
- Your dog’s behavior suddenly changes
- You’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged
- Any bite or attempted bite (toward a human or another dog)
- Injuries to your dog
- Significant or sudden behavior changes
- Situations where you feel unsafe
- Any significant medical issues or changes
2. Video Recording Tips (Very Important!)
Video is one of the most powerful tools we have. It allows me to see what your dog is actually experiencing without additional narratives.
What to record:
- Short clips (1~2 minutes)
- Real-life training (these are not expected to be “perfect”)
- Both successes and struggles
- Use a phone tripod to allow for hands free recording
- Record horizontally (landscape orientation) in most cases
- Profile view usually works best (from the side)
- Keep both you and your dog in frame throughout video
3. Recommended Equipment
Using the right tools helps your dog feel safer and gives you clearer communication.
Optional but helpful:
- Small training treats
- Clicker
- Phone tripod
- Treat pouch (optional)
- Long line (15~30 ft)
4. Practice Guidelines
- Keep sessions short (generally 2~5 minutes)
- Stop before frustration builds (for you or your dog)
- Focus on one skill at a time (e.g. "down")
- Progress at your dog’s pace, not a timeline
5. No fly Zone
- 🚫Retractable Leashes
- 🚫Prong
- 🚫Choke Chain
- 🚫Shock Collar
When in Doubt, Ask
There are no “bad” questions here. If you’re unsure whether to move forward, pause, or change something--check in. Communication helps us stay aligned and keeps training supportive, safe, and effective. Reframing any concerns in the form of a concise question generally helps me to provide helpful feedback.