Our philosophy about training is one that emphasizes an education for both canine and human that will help to build a loving relationship between them.

Since Tall Tails Training began serving families in 1995, our specialty has been behavior problem solving in the family setting. Our behavior modification education began with the National K-9 Training Center in Columbus, Ohio and has been augmented by seminars from Cornell University and published behavior specialist C.W. Meisterfeld. We continue our studies yearly by actively seeking out the latest in canine behavior from many different aspects. Our programs are reflectionns of our total education and experience. Behavior problems are symptoms of a deeper problem within the dog. Tall Tails Training does not endorse or teach "quick fixes" which may mask the problem, aggravate the root cause and make the dog's general behavior worse. Understanding the root cause of the behavior problem is essential to developing an effective management plan. Through a highly detailed in-home evaluation, a complete management plan is determined specifically for each situation. The key to managing behavior problems (from Stool Eating to Aggression) is understanding why they exist in the first place. Understanding the root causes of your problem behaviors gives you many keys about how to manage them.

An effective behavior management plan must have the following parts: Establish a basis of communication Identify and modify or remove the root cause(s) of the behavior Relieve existing symptoms Resocialize: teach / create a new behavior pattern Establish a reasonable time frame for resocialization Through this process the clients receive education on eliminating the core problem within the dog and preventing future problems.