My Approach

Understand behavior

I help you understand the “why'“ behind your dog’s behaviors, and how our human responses may unknowingly encourage or enable those behaviors.

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Trust

Trust is essential for a healthy relationship. I can suggest strategies and routines to help build and deepen trust between you and your dog.

create harmony

Our dog companions can be excellent guides to help us find harmony in our lives. I can help you create harmony in your home with proven techniques.

exercise empathy

Every dog and human relationship is unique. I exercise empathy to meet you and your dog where you are, and suggest proven techniques that fit you.

How I can help

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    Anxiety or Fear

    Anxiety or fear can cause a number of problematic behaviors. I can help your dog overcome their anxiety or fear and thrive.

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    Leash Behavior

    Consistent pulling, aggression, or overexcitement can be dangerous to you and your dog. I can help make your walks relaxing and safe.

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    Greeting Guests

    If your dog doesn’t approve of your guests or is way too excited to greet them, I can help you create good greeting routines.

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    House Training

    Whether your dog is a puppy or older, proper house training is critical. I have techniques that can create fast results.

client experiences

“Toby has helped me with an adopted shelter dog who is very timid and skittish. In just two sessions, she has made wonderful progress. Toby has the temperament and knowledge of dog psychology that make it possible for dogs to respond to him. He shared his knowledge and tips with me and that has allowed my dog to respond to me as well. Toby takes the frustration out of dog training with coaching that makes rapid progress possible.”

-Chuck & Molly

“I can’t recommend Toby from Hound & Human Training enough! He came over for just a couple of hours to work with me and my dog Brisket (who’s typically very fearful of men) and I was honestly blown away by how well she listened to him from the start. We worked on leash training using a slip lead, plus the place, come, and sit commands. Not only did I feel really supported during the session, but I walked away with so many practical tools I could start using right away.

Since then, Brisket’s leash skills have improved so much, and I feel so much more confident walking her. One of my favorite things we learned was redirecting her focus to sitting for a treat when another dog is nearby. It's made a huge difference! I’m super impressed with how much progress we made in such a short time and with the Toby’s depth of knowledge and calm, confident energy. Thank you!”

-Alyssa & Brisket