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We use  reward based methods. Rewards are given and rewards are taken away. More specifically--Positive Reinforcement and Negative Punishment. Positive Reinforcement is the presentation of something rewarding immediately following an approved behavior! This principle makes the behavior more likely to occur in the future, and is one of  the most powerful tools for shaping or changing your pup's behavior.  Negative punishment reduces a behavior by taking away Something Good. If the animal was enjoying or depending on Something Good she will work to avoid it getting taken away. They are less likely to repeat a behavior that results in the loss of a Good Thing. Things like biting, jumping up, barking, etc...

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Ian Dunbar

In a letter to San Francisco Veterinarians, Dr. Ian Dunbar, founder of Sirius® Puppy Training wrote “ […], without a doubt Fawn is the most experienced and the most talented puppy trainer in San Francisco. She is a natural teacher — utterly conscientious, creative, fast-paced, funny and extremely engaging. When you entrust your puppy clients to Fawn, you may rest assured that they are going to receive the very best education.”

— Ian Dunbar Sirius® Puppy Training

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"It is essential to understand and train dogs-as-dogs. They should be taught to respect people-as-people, and learn that people are always in control. It is possible to effectively establish control over a dog psychologically through trust and respect using intellect instead of intimidation."

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