Finding freedom with your best friend.
Training Philosophy
Are you struggling with your furry friend's behavior and not sure where to turn for help? I believe that every dog deserves a happy, healthy, and harmonious life with their family. That's why I offer personalized solutions and support to help you and your dog thrive. My balanced approach to dog training creates safe and reliable outcomes for all types of dogs.
Is your dog…
Pulling on the leash or jumping on guests? I can teach them polite leash manners and appropriate greeting behavior.
Not coming back when called, making it difficult to take them to the park or on outings? I can help teach your dog reliable recall.
Afraid of certain situations, causing stress and anxiety for both you and your pup? I can help your dog learn to feel safe and confident in a variety of environments.
Exhibiting anxious or destructive behavior when left alone? I can help them feel calm and secure when you're away.
Unable to relax in and outside of the home, barking, whining, and always seeking your attention? I can teach them how to self sooth and take it easy.
How I Train:
Using food, play, body language and a leash, I find what best motivates your dog to begin our training and establish a foundation. To advance our communication system, I use an E-Collar (the highest quality collar on the market) and gradually introduce them to leash and E-Collar pressure in various situations. Through a meticulous and customized training process, your dog will learn that pressure is a signal that they can control and respond to. Once they have a solid understanding of the tools, I can use them to motivate your dog towards desirable behaviors or to interrupt and stop undesirable ones. After I have established a good relationship and robust communication system, I work to help shift your dog’s worldview, navigate and utilize their inherent drives, and teach them how to make good choices.
The most important part:
I also teach you, the owner, how to clearly communicate with your dog using all commands and tools and why this is important. My goal is to help you and your dog build a lifelong bond based on trust, respect, and love.
Don't let your dog's behavior be a source of stress or frustration any longer. Join my training program and start building the most wholehearted relationship and largest life for you and your pup!
About Lydia
Lydia has always had a deep love for dogs, which has remained a constant in her life, even as she has explored different fields and traveled around the globe. Over the years, she has worked as a dog walker, pet sitter, and kennel technician. Her passion for canine companionship led her to volunteer as a service dog puppy raiser for Love in the Lead, where she found a mentor in head trainer Rebecca Golian. Lydia became an intern with the organization, and soon after, she joined the Love in the Lead team as a full-time trainer. In 2022, Lydia left to pursue new projects, but adores her LITL family. She founded LBDT to focus on providing her clients with a personalized, one-on-one approach. Her passion for dog training is matched by her commitment to delivering exceptional service to her clients. With Lydia's guidance, clients can expect to see significant improvements in their dog's behavior, as well as a deeper, more meaningful bond with their furry companion.
I’d love to hear about your pup.
Call or text:
303-868-1332
I offer free phone consultations!
This program is customized to each client. Let’s chat to see how we might work together with your dog. If I’m not the right fit, I’m happy to point you in the right direction.