At Southern K9 Institute, we believe that effective training is the most important component in a loving relationship with your dog. Obedience training teaches your dog how to learn and gives you a means for communicating with your dog in any situation. Our training philosophy incorporates a balanced system of motivation, praise, and correction. Motivation helps your dog to learn new things while praise enforces the good behavior and gives your dog something positive to work for, without valuing an outside source such as a treat or clicker. The dog learns to value the owner and that is when the ultimate form of obedience is achieved. Correction is introduced when the dog needs to be redirected to the appropriate behavior. Ultimately, this balance creates a clear understanding for the dog with little room for confusion. Your dog can be confident, happy, and well behaved with proper training and consistency. Every dog is capable of learning and it is important to understand each dog's personality and your goals in order to achieve the greatest best friend you could ever hope for!