This community is built around understanding behavior, nervous systems, and emotional regulation — for both dogs and humans.
We use positive reinforcement extensively, especially when teaching new skills, building clarity, and supporting learning. Clear communication, reinforcement, and success-based teaching are foundational here.
At the same time, we also believe dogs need structure, boundaries, and guidance. Thoughtful interruption, redirection, and context-appropriate feedback may be used when needed, always with attention to the dog’s emotional state and ability to learn in that moment.
This is not a space for punishment, intimidation, or forcing compliance.
It is also not a space where dogs are left without direction, criteria, or support.
Training here is balanced, humane, and situational — guided by:
- the individual dog
- the environment
- the dog’s nervous system
- and the long-term goal of stability and trust
Methods are chosen thoughtfully, not ideologically.