our mission
Hackles and Hide takes a scientific approach to canine training, prioritizing the understanding and resolution of each dogs unique needs. Our methodology leverages positive reinforcement techniques to address behavioral challenges, focusing on the underlying psychological factors contributing to reactivity and disobedience, rather than suppressing emotions and stopping unwanted behaviors through fear.
K9 Aggression and Reactivity
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Healing reactivity needs to come from a place of understanding and empathy. This is why we take a psychological approach to analyze behaviors, enabling the development of effective intervention strategies to facilitate healing and promote well-being.
Obedience
Learning all of the foundational commands is crucial for your canine companion. Mastering these commands facilitates the correction of unwanted behaviors. At H&H, we employ positive, compassionate reinforcement methods for obedience training.
As founder of Hackles and Hide, Mike is fortunate to pursue his passion while sharing his expertise and enthusiasm with dogs and their owners.
Mike is a certified professional canine behavior modification specialist and obedience trainer, specializing in rehabilitation for aggression and reactivity in dogs.
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His experience with rescue dogs ignited his interest in animal psychology, leading to his advanced studies, and certifications, in animal behavior, animal emotion, and animal cruelty investigation. His understanding of canine cognition and emotion facilitates effective behavior modification, strengthens the human-animal bond, and ultimately improves the dogs quality of life.
Meet Our Team
Ashley is a certified professional dog trainer specializing in behavior modification and obedience. She has extensively studied canine behavior to understand the underlying cause of behavioral issues.
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Ashley holds a degree in Animal Science and possesses certifications in obedience training and instruction. Her experience includes veterinary technician work and collaboration with animal behaviorist.
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Her training approach ensures healing and growth, which are fostered through a compassionate and informed strategy.