Ready for something different?
Your dog is your best friend, or something even more.
She’s an incredible soul who is always there for you,
Who can somehow make you smile even when your heart is breaking.
Being with him makes your best adventures even more fun,
And time to chill is more complete with him by your side.
That’s how it should be, anyway.
There are a lot of opinions out there in the dog training world.
And that makes us uncomfortable.
Good! That discomfort is your heart speaking to you.
It’s time to listen.
Have you been taught that you need to “be the alpha” and “dominate” your dog…
to show your dog that you are the “pack leader”?
Do you miss out on the joy and intimacy of snuggling in the bed or on the couch,
— not because you don’t like it —
But because you’re been told it’s wrong to allow it?
Do you feel guilty because there is a distance between you,
And you don’t know how to close that gap?
Or maybe you’ve used very positive dog training methods, but you’re still missing something that takes you deeper.
Here’s the truth:
Those feelings of discomfort, of guilt, of distaste, or even of boredom — those feelings are your wiser self talking to you, giving you a message you need to hear.
Our relationships with our dogs should make us feel lots of things.
Guilt, shame, and discomfort are not among them.
I went through this, too, and that’s what inspired me to find a better way.
Hi, I’m Desiree.
I’m the founder of Horizon Dog Training and co-founder of Canine Cohesion Behavior & Enrichment Center.
I’m a Certified Canine Behaviorist with a specialization in building relationships.
Not only do I have masters degree level education in psychology and behavior, but I have multiple international certifications in training and behavior.
What I have spent my lifetime trying to learn — and what drives the methodology that I developed, that we now teach our clients — is not a series of exercises that can be practiced in a few minutes a day to accomplish a specific goal.
What my team offers is a different perspective: a way to understand WHY your dog is doing what he is doing, to listen to what he is saying to you…
and to use this knowledge to build a relationship.
Training your dog is great.
But your dog is learning from every single interaction you have with him, and every experience he has out there in the world…
not just those minutes you spend “training.”
“Desiree is incredibly skilled at reading dogs’ behaviors and signals, and (more importantly), is able to explain that to people and teach us to begin to recognize these things. We feel like we understand our dogs so much more, and we can be successful with anything new.” — Alexis C.
“We absolutely love Ashley and what she does to help us with Ruby.”- Deb D.
This is what matters:
In every interaction you have with your dog, you are either building or destroying your relationship.
You are moving towards harmony (and good behavior) or towards conflict and misunderstanding.
Standing still is impossible.
Which way are you moving right now?
Our programs can help you build a deep connection with your best friend
that exceeds routine and becomes extraordinary.
Not only that – but our methods actually work for modern dogs living in the real world…and the families that live with them.
We leverage insights from behavior theory, psychology, ethology, and learning theory to bring you an educated, scientific approach that is positive and confidence-building for your dog.
We go beyond tradition methods of dog training that are based in control and obedience. Instead, we cultivate real connection and understanding, and work towards drawing your dog closer and closer to true behavioral health.
This allows both you and your dog to live a happier, more fulfilled life. If you’re on board for that kind of transformation…we’re here to help.
“I have worked with trainers before, which really helped, but I knew Desiree would be what I needed. I could see immediately that she really ‘got’ my dog. Things began to improve in a very short time. She explained things very well and I finally understood what I needed to do, to make progress. Desiree is truly devoted to her work and the dogs are lucky to have her.” — Ruth S.
“We loved working with this team before and could benefit from another session/chat.” – Kristina T.
Desiree is a certified dog behaviorist in Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC. In home training, and positive dog training for all dogs. That includes aggressive dog training in Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC. All dogs are welcome!