Is your dog ignoring you when it matters most?

This free video teaches the first exercise I use with every dog I train - the one that makes everything else possible.

Illustration of a French Bulldog's face with the text 'KINDRED DOG PDX' below.

If your dog tunes you out the moment something more interesting appears — another dog, a squirrel, someone at the door — you're not dealing with a bad dog.

You're dealing with a dog that was never taught to choose you.

Engagement is the foundation of every behavior change I've ever made in over 11 years of dog training. Before leash manners. Before door protocols. Before anything else.

Without it, training is a constant uphill battle. With it, everything gets easier.

In this free video I'll walk you through the exact exercise I use with every client from day one — the same one that has helped hundreds of Portland dog owners finally feel like they're getting somewhere.

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