At Talkin to your Dog, we are passionate about using only positive, behavior based training. We follow the CCPDT standards for dog training and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statements on:

• Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals

• How to Choose a Trainer Handout

• Positive Veterinary Care

We encourage all dog owners to research science based approaches for training and will continue to add resources to this site.

A message from our owner, Joe Russo:

“My commitment to positive, behavior based training is all due to my search for dog training education for my own dogs. This led me to my first dog training job where I learned fear free, positive behavior modification methods and discovered a community of like-minded dog professionals. I spent seven years training with these methods in doggie daycare, private training, and group training classes while supporting local rescues and fostering/rescuing dogs. I am passionate about behavior based training methods and providing all my clients with the knowledge and tools to succeed in their training goals. Every step of your experience will be grounded in positive training standards but tailored to your unique dog and situations. My experience covers all levels of obedience training; tricks training; and problem solving behavior based challenges. While the unpredictable nature of behavior means there are no guarantees in training results, I will ensure your satisfaction with my services.”