Helping YOU to be your dog's best friend!
Welcome to Courteous Canines, we are so happy that you found us!
We just LOVE dogs and are committed to making their lives happy and healthy. Our goal is simple – to foster harmony between you & your dog.
Our canine coaches will effectively guide you and your dog using only positive based training methods. We have had the pleasure of teaching people and their beloved dogs for almost 20 years; and we can say whole heartedly, that each and every dog we have worked with has touched our lives. Our own dogs, in particular have been our greatest teachers.
We ask that you look at the world through your dog’s beautiful eyes and demonstrate compassion. See how challenging it must be for them to live in our world, by our rules and have false expectations imposed on them. Listen to your dog, they do talk if you are willing to listen. The truth is - we don't ever really "own" a dog; they own us - our heart, our mind and our soul. We are here to help you both understand one another. Dogs are magical beings. They offer us so much.We owe it to them to help them learn. We owe it to ourselves to do what’s right.
Give your dog the gift of positive, humane & customized training!
Veterinarian
Recommended
APDT member
since 1995
"Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend." - Corey Ford
Testimonials
Tamara’s a trainer with special gifts. She knows how to communicate effectively with both dogs and their owners. Her lessons are fun and easy. The results will surely bring smiles to the faces of owners. She is also available for follow-up question as well as advice. There’s nothing better than having a well behaved pooch!
Ruth Morris
– Shana / Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Sammy's Story
He had no say in the matter. He had no voice. He would never have a toy, a soft cozy dog bed, or a gentle loving belly rub. A walk in the grass to stretch his body and stimulate his mind – that was not in the cards he was dealt. He was born into a litter that was intended for biomedical research.