Both Ends of the Leash

Training begins with a free introductory home visit to assess the dog and owner’s needs. Programs include Puppy Training, Foundational Obedience, and Behavior Problems sessions, delivered through in-home visits. Training is structured as ongoing, with follow-up sessions and personalized notes provided. Emphasis is placed on teaching owners to use food rewards effectively, transition to random reinforcement, and apply timely corrections for noncompliance. Sessions are tailored to address specific issues like leash pulling, reactivity, barking, and resource guarding.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details not publicly listed on the website. Clients are required to complete a New Client Form to receive personalized service information. Training packages include introductory sessions, ongoing sessions, and behavior-specific programs.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

Both Ends of the Leash is a dog training business led by Doug, who specializes in owner-centered, in-home training. The business believes that the owner’s actions and communication are the key to changing a dog’s behavior, and focuses on teaching owners how their dogs think and communicate. Doug conducts house calls to evaluate and address behaviors in the dog’s natural environment, helping owners develop effective, consistent communication with their pets. The training emphasizes understanding dog behavior, using food rewards properly, transitioning to random reinforcement, and applying timely corrections for noncompliance. Doug also provides educational content on topics like food rewards, dog scams, and fear-based behaviors through blog posts. The service is designed for owners seeking long-term behavioral change rather than just basic obedience tricks.

Training is tailored to individual dogs and households, with support for multiple dogs in the same home. Doug helps with issues like leash pulling, reactivity, barking, resource guarding, fearfulness, and poor recall. He also offers guidance on puppy training and foundational obedience, with an emphasis on building a strong, respectful relationship between dog and owner.

Accomplishments

Doug has a long history of developing happy, well-adjusted dogs who are good citizens and loved by their families. He is described as a student of dog behavior with a deep understanding of canine communication and learning. No formal certifications or awards are listed on the website.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by completing a New Client Form on the website, providing details about themselves and their dog(s), including behavior issues, breed, age, and vaccination status. After submission, they are contacted to schedule a free introductory home visit to assess needs and begin training.