Brian McGuire
Brian McGuire grew up working in the family business, Shag Bark Pet Retreat & Spa, since he was a young boy. He has studied Ethology (Animal Behavior) and its application toward training and caring for the canine species for over 20 years. He uses these skills as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and his graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering to create the safest, most comfortable environment possible for the pets under his care.
Training Philosophy
Brian McGuire’s training programs are all positive reinforcement based. His training focuses on rewarding dogs for good behavior, motivating them to want to cooperate with you and building a great relationship between you and your dog. There is no better way to create and strengthen a relationship with an animal than through training! Using rewards however does not mean that dogs get to do whatever they want. They still need rules to live by and Brian teaches how to set boundaries and communicate these rules to the dog so you are respected as their benevolent leader.
Services
Brian McGuire offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Group Classes:
Puppy Play & Adventure, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Manners, Impulse To Lead, Puppy Preschool, Puppy Good Neighbor, Canine Manners, Canine Good Neighbor, Canine Better Neighbor
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Training Evaluations:
Evaluations take place at the facility and help determine the best training path for the dog.
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Private Training:
Sessions can take place at the facility, the client’s home, or out and about. Brian can help with any training goals, from basic behaviors to advanced off-leash work, dog sports, and test prep for therapy work or Canine Good Citizen. He also offers training for problem behaviors such as leash manners, aggression, and jumping.
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Lodge & Learn:
This in-residence program is ideal for kick-starting a new dog’s behavior or transforming a dog’s behavior from average to awesome. The program includes lodging, multiple training sessions each day, socialization & exercise, play time, and follow up private sessions with the family.
Certifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Specializations
Obedience training, puppy training, problem behavior training, dog sports (Scent Work, Rally, Agility), therapy work, Canine Good Citizen
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement
Media Appearances
Richard Mulder, Brian’s father, appeared on a number of radio and television shows as an authority of dog training for all breeds using positive reinforcement techniques.
