About Family Dog Training

Family Dog Training in Port St. Lucie

Family Dog Training is run by Cathy, a Port St. Lucie trainer who has served the area since 2007 and describes herself as having over 30 years experience and as a "behavior nerd." The business focuses on behavior modification and training for new puppies, adolescent dogs in their "wild teenage phase" and adult dogs with one habit that drives their owners crazy. It is licensed and insured.

Approach

Cathy's view is that dogs don't grow out of misbehavior, they grow into it, and that commands are just the vocabulary. Rather than drilling more sits or handing out more treats, she looks at why a dog is struggling, since many "bad" behaviors are a dog's way of coping with anxiety, boredom or confusion. The goal is a dog that actually listens when the doorbell rings, a new person arrives or another dog passes on a walk, in real life as well as in a quiet kitchen.

What to ask

Call or text Cathy at 772-284-9011 to ask about session format, location and rates.