Positive dog training focuses on rewarding good behaviors and building a strong, trusting bond with your dog. Our focus is on teaching him to do something "right" and reinforcing it, instead of catching him doing something "wrong" and "correcting" him. Consider a dog that jumps on people at the front door. Our focus is proactive and positive. We simply teach that dog how to sit and greet, instead of trying to correct him for jumping. Easy!

Using clickers or other event markers we teach you to communicate very effectively with your dog. As a result, he will understand what is expected of him and be able to participate in the training process. This type of training is effective, easy, efficient, and fun for both you and your dog. Most, if not all, of the animal actors you see in movies and on television have been trained using positive reinforcement techniques.

Manners? Does your dog have mild to moderate behavior problems? Please visit our About Your Dog page for ideas to consider!

Hooked On Dogs offers a variety of several different types of training sessions and budget options. We offer private one-on-one sessions in your home, day training, shared sessions, and group classes or two-hour clinics in Redding and Red Bluff. Explore our site for more on these options.