modernbalanceddog training
At seven months, Jolly was full of energy and incredibly difficult to train. He ignored basic commands and would even growl or snap when we tried to take something from his mouth. Adam patiently broke the training down into simple, manageable steps for both Jolly and me. After just six weeks, I had a happy, well-behaved dog. I’ve had dogs all my life, and I can’t recommend Adam highly enough.
— Joe I. (Dog: Jolly)
Before meeting Adam, walking Capo had become a frustrating task. He was aggressive on leash, pulled and lunged at other dogs, and lacked basic obedience. After just a few sessions, he was walking calmly on leash, listening to commands, and no longer running out the front door. Adam’s methods are simple, effective, and easy enough for our whole family to use consistently. We were so impressed with Capo’s progress that we even decided to retrain our older dog using the same techniques.
— Holly L. (Dog: Capo)
Meet Adam
Adam started Canine Theory to help people better understand their dogs and to live more harmoniously with them. His approach to problem-solving and training emphasizes modern, balanced, and science-based techniques. Adam’s experience is diverse and includes work with wolves, exotic cats, hunting dogs and as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at Guide Dogs for the Blind. He starred as lead trainer in the award-winning documentary film, “Pick of the Litter.”
Services:
Canine theory currently offers at home training to address various issues including:
- Puppy raising
- Obedience training
- Leash reactivity
- Resource guarding
- Excessive barking
- Door-dashing
- Service dog training