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Testimonials

My dog and I have been students of Joyful Dog, LLC since 2013 and have been in classe… Read more
Jane
Marnie has been a great ambassador that dogs can be trained using positive reinforcem… Read more
Sandy
What sets Joyful Dog apart from other dog training facilities is owner Marnie Montgom… Read more
Susan
Marnie has a kind and compassionate heart and a remarkable amount of patience for bot… Read more
Marguerite
Marnie’s serene composure, infinite patience, and her own pure joy in this work serve… Read more
Heather
Marnie is a gifted and intuitive dog trainer. She is passionate about what she does, … Read more
Laurie
I love Marnie! It was always fun when she came to visit. She taught me how to be brav… Read more
Smidjin the Jack Russell Terrier
Marnie and TTouch changed my shelter dog’s life!  Ben was an exceedingly anxious dog… Read more
Kate
Besides her high level skills, what makes Marnie truly special is that she is a genui… Read more
Andre
Your Dog’s Friend is a non-­profit that helps keep dogs out of shelters by educati… Read more
Debra

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Joyful Dog Training Tips

Happy Training in the Yard

RESOURCES

Inspiration

The Importance of “Try”

Joyful Dog Training Tips

  • BATs and CATS
  • Counterconditioning for Handling
  • Counterconditioning for Reactivity and Similar Stressors
  • “Drop“
  • “Interrupt“
  • “Leave It“
  • Relaxation for Approach

TTouch Info & Links

From TTouch.com

What is TTouch?
How to do the TTouch
Examples of TTouches

TTouch Flyer
TTouch Brochure

Other Resources

  • Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol
  • Relaxation Protocol Audio Files

Video

  • Clicker Training Basics by Pamela Marxsen
  • Introduction to Dog Training by TreatPouch.com
  • Capturing a “Down”

 

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