“Helping people forge meaningful, healthy relationships with their dog.”
The Proper Puppy Purpose
The Proper Puppy’s purpose is to provide the space in the dog industry for an upscale training experience by combining components of the savvy sport dog market with real family home-life obedience. By using the proper training equipment and technique along with a custom plan, our team will create a fun, educational experience by making complex behaviors seem simple. With our guidance, you will learn how to build your dog’s confidence through step-by-step instructions and tips. Proper dog training is an essential investment that will ultimately provide you with a devoted companion that will become part of your family.
Why the Proper Puppy was Created
The Proper Puppy was created to show pet owners that their dogs can succeed within obedience training no matter what breed or age. Dog training does not need to be the last resort to unwanted behavior, but quality time invested where families bond with their dogs through relationship-building exercises. Using different levels of motivation, we can engage your dog’s natural desire to please, ultimately developing positive behaviors that create a well-rounded family companion. Whether you are bringing a puppy home, rescuing, or rebuilding rules with your older dog, communication is key. Science shows your dog’s response to communication becomes more frequent as a result of positive reinforcement. With guidance, you will learn how to engage with your dog in a healthy manner by building respect and trust through clear expectations, setting boundaries, and managing these behaviors with consistency.
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Do you have a puppy?
Learn how to communicate with your puppy.
Learn how to manage your puppy in the home and shape positive behaviors.
Learn how to adapt your technique through continual developmental stages and fear periods.
The foundation.
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Does your adult dog have behavioral problems?
Are they destructive? Demanding? Do they ignore commands?
Learn how to stop dangerous or unwanted behaviors.
Step-by-step instructions how to work through and understand problem behaviors.
Learn about separation anxiety and how to problem solve.
Equipment fit if needed and how to use.
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Do you plan on rescuing?
Is your dog reactive, shy or fearful?
Learn how to intergrade into the family pack.
Let’s discuss threshold boundaries and ways to build confidence.
Develop your understanding of how dogs communicate.
Learn exercises to build focus and trust.
“My style is approachable, balanced, unique, and polished. I specialize in building a bridge of communication between you and your dog. A lot of the training I do is handler focused using industry-leading scientific methods.”
— Lori Christenson
praise for the proper puppy
“Through word of mouth we were able to connect with the perfect trainer. Lori has been a model of consistency and toughness we needed to help train Kylo. That model of consistency has carried over to us to learn new skills for us to apply into Kylo’s life. We are so happy that we found Lori to help us. I would encourage anyone to invest the time and money it takes to be the best owners, your dog deserves it.”
- Brad Woods
"Nothing compares to The Proper Puppy! Our family attempted other dog training programs prior to meeting Lori and we were unsuccessful at training our dog beyond the very basics. Lori is truly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping people communicate with their dogs. She is kind, patient and flexible. I have a three year old rottweiler/ shepherd mix who loves working with her!"
- Cheylene Burchell