Dog Behavior and Dog Training

**Nan Arthur quite simply has changed our lives! Her training method not only works, but it makes sense. She gives great explanations and insight behind the lessons and we have a blast doing them. I used to train with a silver collar [choke chain] and both my dog and I dreaded it. Now training is fun and I have the tools to continue on my own. Nan tirelessly answers my questions, listens to my nervous “new mom” anxieties and offers caring and expert advice. I have never seen Nan look once at the clock while she is training with us - I feel like my dog and I are her only priority while we are together. Whole Dog Training is just what it says - not only training for the dog, but for the whole family to learn and appreciate animals better. Thank you, Nan!!!
Danielle with Trevor and Tony

**Thank you, Jessica!
Your class has made a huge difference in how I work with Lilly. Everyone with a new dog should attend your class. We will continue to work on our lessons so you will be very proud of us!
Susan J. Lyerly
Director of Finance
Crest Beverage Company

**Our adorable bulldog Jimmy had become quite a handful ... He obsessed over his toys and couldn't be satiated, no matter how much we played tug of war or took him to the beach. Nan taught me how to work with Jimmy, daily for short sessions.
Within a week or so, Jimmy calmed down a lot! (All our friends noticed and complimented!) Jimmy really needed the self-awareness and self-control that comes with training. Just 'more attention' was NOT enough for him. I especially love how Nan taught me to use only positive reward, never to scold. Jimmy liked his new 'job' so much we decided to hire Jessica to do daily 'home school' visits.
Sooo, now Jimmy is a bona fide hospital-visiting therapy dog, with his own photo ID badge to prove it. If they only knew where he started!
Nan and Jessica have enriched Jimmy's life so much. And we people who love Jimmy are very, very grateful.
Sincerely,
Nancy Harrison, M.D.

**I wanted to drop this line to tell you how much I appreciate all you've done to teach me how to work with the new additions to my household, Puka and Melody. After I had to put my beloved therapy dog, Moli, down, I decided to get 2 dogs because I never wanted to be alone again. So I adopted Puka from the L.A. Animal Shelter. He was abandoned and showing his ribs from being so thin, but he quickly felt right at home with me, loving being the only dog in the house! A few months later, I was able to adopt 5-year-old Melody, a Tibetan Spaniel, who was being relinquished from her owner, a breeder who was retiring her from having more puppies. I did not know she was so under-socialized, having been kept in a crate for most of her life.

I called you a couple of weeks after I got Melody--panicking because Puka was very aggressive towards her, attacking this extremely shy and introverted little girl. I thought I would have to return Melody to her owner/breeder, and I did not want to do that.

Then you entered the picture. From the first night when you worked with only Puka, I could see the change in him. You have been so patient with that rambunctious boy, and always allow Melody to participate in our lessons, even when it's not "her turn." And you've taught me how to work with them, which was probably your hardest job!!! Your "whole dog" philosophy has rubbed off on me, and I appreciate how patient you are in answering every single question I have--and that's a lot!!

Both Puka and Melody have grown from having you as their trainer--Puka continues to love learning new tricks, and Melody is gradually overcoming her shyness because of your confidence-building training. It was wonderful watching the two of them walking together towards the house a few mornings ago when I called them.

Thank you so much for all you've done to help me, Nan. Thanks to you, I now know I will not have to give any of my dogs up. I unconditionally recommend you to anyone looking for a sensitive trainer who is experienced to handle every difficult situation you are faced with.
Kathy L., San Diego