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Why “Boot Camp” Isn’t the Fix for Your Dog

Why “Boot Camp” Isn’t the Fix for Your Dog

by Kate LaSala | May 26, 2025 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs

I often hear from potential clients who are torn between hiring a private trainer like me or sending their dog to a “boot camp.” Let me be clear: boot camp is not the answer. The term itself conjures images of military-style training—pre-dawn wake-ups, yelling, rigid...
Noelle’s Story: A Doggie Boot Camp Victim

Noelle’s Story: A Doggie Boot Camp Victim

by Kate LaSala | Nov 25, 2019 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Rescue Dogs

In my previous post cautioning about aversive dog training “boot camps” I touched on the long-lasting negative effects that often happen.  I wanted to share the story of a dog I worked with, named Noelle. I worked with Noelle after she was sent to a 6 week...
Why Doggie Boot Camp Isn’t The Answer

Why Doggie Boot Camp Isn’t The Answer

by Kate LaSala | Nov 18, 2019 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs

Very often I get contacted by potential clients who are debating whether to use my private services or send the dog off to “boot camp.”  I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound very fun to me.  When I hear “boot camp” it...

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