Labonte Canine Services

Linda Labonte -

Linda has been involved with dogs and dog training for the past 26 years.

Through her experience and training she has developed a training philosophy that has proven itself many times over.

"Dogs are passionate animals, whose drives, senses and natural instincts can compliment and enhance our lifestyles. It is through proper focusing of these natural abilities of dogs that both human and dog can coexist in a euphoric harmony.... (read more) It is too often through our own nescience that these drives and instincts are suppressed and our best friend takes on a diabolical nature, becoming a burden.

Dogs do not think like humans, they do not perceive the world around them like humans, and they do not react the same way to stimulus as humans. It is up to us as humans to be understanding of this, let go of whatever frustrations we have because of this, and learn to communicate with them.

Any action we take that suppresses our dog’s drives is unproductive to our bond with the dog. We must learn what natural drives our dog has, how to enhance them, then how to focus them. But even more importantly we need to learn what suppresses them so that we can avoid these actions.

Every dog is different and has different levels of drives, senses and instincts. A unique training and communication approach has to be developed for each dog you own. This is why I believe in private training or very small group training where one-on-one time with someone experienced with dog behavior is practical.

An extra effort with your dog for a few months will give you and your dog years of a consistent and euphoric relationship that is the goal for many pet owners."

- Linda Labonte