Personalized Dog Training

with Cuylie Johnson

  • BASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING

  • PROGRESSIVE DESENSITIZATION

  • POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

  • ALL AGES AND BREEDS

  • Believe in the abilities of you and your dog, and persevere!

    — Susan Garrett

MY TRAINING METHOD

  • Be Attentive

    It all starts by focusing on the needs of the dog and also on the expectations of their person.

    Connection before content.

  • Be Positive

    A dog’s sense of trust and motivation will come from consistent positive reinforcement.

    Rewarding results.

  • Be Realistic

    Every dog is unique. Some learn quickly, while others take time and patience. And that’s ok.

    Guided goal-setting.

  • Effective training is a partnership between you and your dog based on trust, love, and understanding.

About Me

Hi, I’m Cuylie! Like many dog lovers, I’ve had four-legged friends by my side my whole life. My childhood love for animals continued to develop into a passion and has become the main drive behind my intellectual and professional pursuits ever since.

I spent the past five years working in a variety of roles across the pet industry, working closely with dogs from varied backgrounds and gaining as much experience and knowledge as possible in areas such as animal care & nutrition, walking techniques, obedience training, and my personal favorite, animal behaviorism. I was then accepted into The Academy for Dog Trainers where I continue my studies in evidence-based dog training and behavioral analysis. Today, my work with dogs remains my greatest joy as I spend my days as a dog handler and train privately. 

I approach every client with a personalized training strategy. Just like humans, every dog is different!  Keeping their specific age, breed, history, and personality in mind, I take care to build a training plan the dog will understand and retain. After all, training should be an enjoyable, educational experience for all parties involved!