We specialize in fear-free, professional dog training in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana.
All of our training can be customized and form-fit to your lifestyle. Listed below are just a few examples of what your dog can learn!
Your dog will learn:
neutral and calm behavior in all environments
off-leash reliability
come when called
walk nicely on a leash
proper socialization
obedience
anything else you’d like for them to learn!
Our trainers also offer custom, speciality training options such as: Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, & Personal Protection Dogs.
Worried that your dog is untrainable? Have you been turned away by other trainers? Have you been told your dog cannot be trained? We can help.
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➜ 260-432-3999
Hybrid D.O.G.S.S. Relationship-Based Dog Training
Welcome to Hybrid D.O.G.S.S.'s! We teach a unique method of dog training that is backed by psychology and time-proven techniques to build CONNECTION between dog and human in order to achieve results.
We don't want our dogs to listen to us because of bribery, and we don't want them to listen out of fear. We want our dogs to listen because they WANT to listen.
We value relationships, not rules. At Hybrid D.O.G.S.S., YOU are your dog's biggest reward.
What Does "D.O.G.S.S." Stand For?
We have created our own unique foundation for relationship-based training based on the Dogality Type system, invented by our Director of Trainers, Mike Rowland.
Through the past several decades, we've evaluated and trained over 18,000 dogs. In this time, we developed a unique system that serves as the foundation for relationship-based training.
Essentially, we've broken down dog psychology into 5 easy-to-understand "Dogality Types". Which are just like human personality types...but for dogs! These are used to understand each dog and help identify the source of their good and bad behavior. With this knowledge, training techniques are customized to fit a dog's dogality in order to achieve training goals in a way that best honors a dog.
Relationship-based dog training thrives on the idea that dogs are all unique individuals and their training should be accommodated to support them. We want to uplift and honor a dog for who they are, while balancing their good and bad behavior in order to reach any training goal.
D.O.G.S.S. stands for the 5 Dogality Types: Dominant, Outgoing, Guarded, Supportive, & Submissive.
Interested in learning how to train dogs?
Hybrid D.O.G.S.S. Relationship-Based Trainer School is designed for passionate individuals who dream of forging deep connections with dogs and mastering the skills needed to transform them into well-behaved companions. Our courses prepare individuals to immediately use the skills they've learned to start their own career, for far less money than a college degree! We provide the comprehensive knowledge you need to deepen your understanding of canine behaviors and bring joy and balance to the lives of dogs and their owners.
Don't just take our word for it...
“When we started working with Mike as a trainer, my dog was easily distracted. And now, since working with Mike, my service dog and I work together with almost no distractions. My service dog and I have excelled in our knowledge and growth as a service team. I would highly recommend anyone whose looking to have any service done with their dog work with Mike as a trainer. He is easy to get along with, polite, honest, and fair.”
"My dream has always been going on a walk with my dog and my best friend. My german shepherd was reactive towards others dogs. I was told by other trainers to give him time and he will get used to it. I tried it, didn't help.
I was beyond happy when I met Mike and we were able to desensitized my young dog. We will keep practicing what he taught us but seeing a change on him in one session, makes me tear up.
I love my dogs and I am willing to put the work. I just need guidance. I can't thank Mike enough for helping us."
"We have learned so much working with Mike about understanding our dog and how to work with her for an outcome we want. It’s been incredible to see what she’s capable of as a result. The services are well worth the investment of money and time."
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