By My Side Canine

By My Side Canine offers a balanced training system that utilizes a wide array of tools, techniques, and philosophies, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. Their training focuses on teaching owners how to clearly and effectively communicate with their dogs and establish a structured lifestyle, which they believe helps resolve many behavior problems.

They offer several program options. Private Sessions are available on-site or off-site (at your home or theirs) and cover loose leash walking, sitting, place, recall, problem behaviors, crate/housebreak training, nutrition, and leadership concepts. The Puddle Principles program is a 10-day intensive focused on crate/kennel potty training, also including leash manners and social skills.

The Foundations program is a 4-day/3-night board and train with a one-day follow-up, teaching loose leash walking, sitting, place, recall, scheduling, crate training, housebreak training, and addressing problem behaviors. Foundations Plus is an extended 7-day/6-night board and train, offering everything from the Foundations program with additional time to address specific or more difficult behavioral issues. The Board and Train program is their most comprehensive option, averaging 14 to 21 days, custom-designed to achieve specific results like housebreaking, polite manners, and consistent recall, incorporating the use of an e-collar.

Pricing Summary

By My Side Canine offers a customized pricing approach rather than a “one size fits all” model, as they believe each dog and owner has unique needs. They begin with a 100% free evaluation of the dog owner, the dog, their environment, and desired outcomes to create a tailored training program.

Their common training options include Private Sessions at $70 On-Site or $115 Off-Site (at your home or theirs). The Puddle Principles program is priced at $1050. The Foundations program costs $525, and the Foundations Plus program is $840. The comprehensive Board and Train program is $2065. An additional travel surcharge applies for clients located outside a 25-mile radius of Bella Vista, AR.

By My Side Canine is a family of dog trainers dedicated to improving the relationship between dogs and their owners through a balanced system of dog training. They specialize in companion dog training specifically for women, aiming to help owners understand their dogs’ wants and needs to foster a calm mind and a constant companion.

They address common behavioral issues such as incessant barking, housebreaking challenges, leash pulling, jumping on guests, door dashing, and resource guarding. The trainers believe in teaching owners how to effectively communicate with their dogs and establish a structured lifestyle, which helps resolve many problems and promotes a peaceful home environment. Their approach focuses on teaching owners to be calm, confident, and trusting leaders for their dogs, enabling greater inclusion of dogs in daily life.

Accomplishments

Theresa Cameron, the Head Trainer and Co-founder, is a graduate of the International School for Dog Trainers (ISDT), where she earned certifications in E-Touch and Pet Dog Training. She studied extensively under renowned trainers Martin Deeley, Pat Trichter, and James Hamm, who are ranked among the top ten dog trainers in the United States. The ISDT is notably endorsed by Garmin and Big Leash for humane e-collar introduction and use.

Theresa, Cory, and Jacob Cameron completed a certified private shadow program with Heather Beck and her team at K9 Lifeline. During this program, they trained one-on-one with Heather, utilizing her unique approach that includes large group socialization, her “The Basics” 5-step training method, and her K9-Lifeline Transitional Lead. Theresa and Cory are also members of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Additionally, By My Side Canine subscribes to K9 Lifeline Live, a private Facebook group providing interactive learning content from world-renowned trainers Heather Beck, Jason Vasconi, and Marc Goldberg, offering a global network for problem-solving.

How to Get Started!

To begin training with By My Side Canine, the first step is a 100% free evaluation. This evaluation allows the trainers to assess the dog owner, the dog, their environment, and understand all desired outcomes. It also provides an opportunity for potential clients to meet the trainers, see their training facility, and discuss their unique dog and goals. Clients are encouraged to contact the business to start the process.