Q & A: Barking and Lunging at Home Depot

Note: Some details, such as names and breeds, may have been changed for identity protection.  Question:  Hi Chad, We brought our dog, Maggie, to Home Depot tonight. Maggie was calm when she entered. She was calm when she passed by people not noticing her. When one guy...

Our Refund Policy

What Is Thriving Canine’s Refund Policy?  Our refund policy varies by service and by the particulars of any given situation. See below:  Private Lessons: Private lessons are generally paid for at the end of each session, so there is really no refund policy...

Q & A: Should I Say My Dog’s Name Before Every Command?

Question:  Hi Chad, I’ve just started your Online Obedience Course and I have been through dog training classes before with a different trainer. In the videos, it seems like you are only saying the dog’s name to teach them to look at you but when I trained my last...
F.A.Q: Frequently Asked Questions

F.A.Q: Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Use Positive Dog Training Methods?  Yes, we do use a lot of positive reinforcement methods, to the extent that they actually achieve results. That said, we are not “purely-positive” or “force-free” because we also use positive methods in combination with...