Author Archives for David Codr

About David Codr

We are a team of dog behaviorists and trainers who use positive reinforcement and dog psychology to help dogs learn how you want them to act and behave.

We are completely force free, never use punishment based tools (such as pinch collars, shock collars, choke chains, etc) or dominance based methods (alpha rolls, harsh leash corrections, etc).

If you are tired of rearranging your life due to dog problems, give us a call. You can have a calm, well mannered dog tonight.

Teaching Dante to Calm Down and Respect His Owner

April 10, 2014 9:56 pm Published by

Dante is a three-year-old collie mix. His owner called me for help with his over excitedness / aggression when on the leash or seeing a dog outside the window at his home. When I arrived for the session he was curious about who I was but... Read More

Helping Thor Learn to Listen to and Respect His Owners

April 7, 2014 11:23 pm Published by

This is the apply named Thor, a four-month-old black Lab who’s rambunctiousness had reached the boiling point with his owners. While labs are great dogs, in my experience they can be one of the most frustrating puppies to deal with due to their endless supply... Read More

New Rules and a Few Leadership Exercises Help A Couple Bulldogs Learn to Calm Down

April 4, 2014 9:45 pm Published by

Meet Apollo (7 years old on the left) and Izzy (One year old female) a couple of English Bulldogs who’s overexcited energy and lack of manners was driving their owner crazy. When I arrived, both dogs were racing around the living room, barking, grunting, sniffing, jumping... Read More

Adding Rules and Consequences to Help Oliver Stop Reacting Without Thinking

March 30, 2014 6:09 pm Published by

This handsome guy is Oliver, an intact one-year-old Briard male. His owners contacted me to help put an end to a few unwanted behaviors; getting over-excited when guests arrived, jumping up on guests, not respecting personal space, pulling on the leash as well as attempting... Read More

Helping Maizie Build Up Her Confidence and Remember How to be a Dog Again

March 28, 2014 11:03 pm Published by

This is the Amazing Maizie Mae, a one-year-old Border Collie Mix. Her owner called me to help with Maizie’s lack of confidence and pulling on the leash. When I arrived, Maizie met me at the door with a nice medium energy. Usually dogs that lack... Read More

Helping Molly and Cooper Understand that When it Comes to Barking, Silence is Golden

March 27, 2014 5:35 am Published by

I originally met Molly (left) and Cooper last summer when I was working with another client’s dog. That client’s dog was reactive to other dogs she saw and to rehabilitate her, we went for a walk in the neighborhood so I could show her owner... Read More

Helping Max Get Over His Fear of the Kennel

March 22, 2014 2:29 am Published by

Max is a two year old Chocolate Lab / German Shorthair Pointer mix. Max’s owner called me to help him get over his extreme fear of the kennel. According to his owner, Max started out crate-trained but after moving to a new location and living... Read More

Building Up Kaya’s Confidence and Lexi’s Respect for Her Owner’s Authority.

March 15, 2014 6:19 pm Published by

This is Kaya and Lexi, five-year-old Golden Retriever step-sisters. Their owners contacted me for help with Lexi who was having accidents in the house, tended to get over excited at times and could be a nuisance barker. When I arrived for the session, I could... Read More

Teaching Ziva Commands and Respect for Rules to Stop Her Accidents in the House

March 13, 2014 1:13 am Published by

Ziva is a three-year-old Morkie. Her owner contacted me for help as Ziva only eliminated in the house and would only remain outside if her owner stayed there with her. When I arrived for the session Ziva ran across the room to get as far... Read More