Chip is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever who came to us with zero formal training but plenty of enthusiasm for “adventure.” His owners describe him as a sweet, energetic dog who struggles with boundaries—jumping fences and gates, wandering off, ignoring recall, and treating “place” as more of a suggestion than a command. He also needs help with crate confidence, leash manners, and learning how to slow down and stay connected to his people. Our goals for Chip this month are crystal clear: Build a reliable recall, create solid boundaries, improve crate skills, and teach him how to calmly stay where he’s asked. He’s a great dog with a ton of potential, and I’m excited to show you his progress over the next few weeks.

We’re glad you’re here. This is a space for dog owners who want to learn to think like trainers, share progress, and support each other while applying the 4 Pillars of my training system in everyday life. Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Watch the short welcome video in this post 2️⃣ Head to the Start Here mini-course for a quick orientation 3️⃣ Comment below with your dog’s name, breed, and one training goal you’re working on This community works best when everyone participates — so don’t be shy about sharing your wins, struggles, and training clips. We’re all here to learn and grow together. Excited to meet you and your dogs 🐾 — Jeff