If you are interested in information regarding training classes, click on "Contact Us" to send Cyndi an email. Also feel free to call anytime to discuss your particular situation - 214.908.3451. It's often difficult for me to answer immediately because I spend my days with my dog friends, but leave a message and I'll return your call as soon as possible. I love to talk with people about their dogs, so don't hesitate to call.
Don't forget - Cyndi is also available for in-home training in the Tyler area. This is a great option for people who are having behavioral issues with their dog. The problem exists in the environment where the dog lives and is more effectively dealt with in that same environment.
Call Cyndi at 214.908.3451 for more details!
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Cyndi McLellan Cici's Canine Coaching
Bullard, Texas
214.908.3451
cyndi@CicisCanineCoaching.com
The statistics are staggering - in a survey conducted by the National Council on Pet Overpopulation, it was revealed that 96% of all dogs who are surrendered to shelters or rescue, had never received any training. These dogs ended homeless or euthanized due to behavioral problems -- they just were never taught how to live in a human world after humans brought them into it. Surrendering the "problem" dog was just a quick fix to one of the symptoms of not training a dog you invite to join your family. To add to that sad statistic, many people will then go get another puppy or dog (kind of like saying you are going to get a new husband/wife without "those" problems) only to find the same challenges show up again. Einstein said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Was he thinking of these dogs who were never given a chance in life?
Training your dog can change these statistics. We bring another species into our lives and our homes, don't we owe them a chance to learn the rules of the household? And as one of my early mentors used to tell me, "It's not the dogs, it's the people!"
If training your dog assured that he would have a forever home, that would be enough -- but there is much, much more. The bond that will develop between two different species is amazing and unless you've experienced it, you can't know the magic. We are only scratching the surface of what having a pet can do for your well-being, physical as well as mental and emotional. Children can learn leadership, discipline and self-control. Knowing that there is one creature who depends on you, allows you to depend on it and is non-judgmental and reliably available for unconditional love, is a priceless gift in this impersonal and often harsh world.
Dog Training as a Win-Win!
My goal is for dogs and owners to have a mutually satisfying bond. Unwanted behavior is the single most common reason dogs are given up. Your dog deserves a forever home and you deserve a dog that will bring you pleasure and companionship. My training philosophy is built on the following:
Reward based training
Positive reinforcement
Educating the owner to understand how dogs learn
Give owners tips to eliminate unwanted behaviors
Provide information on various tools and equipment you can use in training.
Molly, my 6-yr. old "Rescue" who taught me that "Rottweiler" means 'Teddy Bear' in Canine!