Specialties
We offer dog behavior consulting, different from obedience training. We consult dog owners and teach how to correct unwanted behaviors from their dogs like: incessant barking, leash pulling, aggression toward people, kids or dogs; barking at the fence, stealing food from the counter, jumping on the furniture, chasing squirrels, cats or other animals, whining, separation anxiety, chewing and social interactions at a dog parks. Visit Woofs N Hoofs, our natural pet food store and supply. We offer a self-serve dog wash and nails trims at Woofs N Hoofs.
History
Established in 2016.
Kirk Cushing, the owner, moved from Canada where he worked with his family's sled dog kennel of 25+ Siberian Huskies and instructed students in Sled Dog Sports Management. Kirk knows dogs, their behavior and pack dynamics.
Meet the Business Owner: Kirk C.
I was inspired to start my business because I saw a lot of dog owners struggling to have a mutually respect, trusting and loving relationship with their dogs.
It is painful for me to walk into a pet store and listen to the way pet owners talk to or discipline their dogs. It does not have to be so difficult if you give your dog rules, boundaries and limitations.
City pounds are newer to me as I grew up in rural Canada. I hear about so many dogs not able to be adopted because of misdiagnosis by a well-intentioned trainer. My goal is to modify the behavior of dog trainers and dog owners to produce more balanced relationships with dogs.