By Grace Training and Behavioral Modification LLC

Dogs can develop fear and reactivity without being abused, beaten, or tortured.

More often than is appropriate, people use the abuse excuse to excuse their pet's unwanted behaviors, when in reality that probably isn't the case.

Many rescue dogs have suboptimal histories but most of them haven't been abused.

The bottom line is: that doesn't change who the dog in front of you is. Or what their needs are.

The key is to work with the dog in front of you. Regardless of background, different individuals have different needs.

Using the (least intrusive, minimally aversive) LIMA method is the scientifically proven most effective way to yield these training results.

Do you need help working with your dog with LIMA? Reach out for an evaluation and to build an individualized training plan for your pooch!

Big things are coming, and coming back to By Grace TBM!

Stay tuned!

Dogs use there nose to process so much information! Make sure you let them! They may even use it to help you one day!

Iwi wants everyone to know activity restrictions doesn't mean you can't still practice training! Always check with your dog's doctor to see what if any safe exercises they CAN do while their activity is restricted for health reasons.

Post OP Iwi is not supposed to stretch her left forelimb forward, run, or play roughly to help the incision heal. But! She got the clear to practice monitored and controlled balance and body consciousness exercises.

Here she is on her stool practicing balance and body consciousness. These exercise helps with confidence as well as core strength, balance and body consciousness, or awareness.

Fun fact! Dog's don't naturally understand they have a rear end, so until you teach them they do, they can be quite clumsy. For a service dog like Iwi, these exercises are important to help them navigate tight spaces without leaving a trail of destruction and shed fur! It can help your dog to also know how they take up space!

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Some shots from previous training students

With Iwi, my personal service dog, currently recovering from a mast cell tumor removal surgery, I have extra down time. So, I thought I would try to put this page together to be able to post more consistent content for my dog training business: By Grace Training and Behavioral Modification.

I am accepting new clients and would love to help you train your dog! Don't get frustrated, get help! Text, message, email, or call to set up a consultation!