About Dogs LLC is dedicated to helping people build quality relationships with their dogs. We currently provide private, in-home training and behavioral consultations services. Our methods are based on the sound, scientific principles of how animals learn, and our behavioral modification and training programs emphasize a reward-based approach—i.e., we focus on rewarding those desirable behaviors that we want to encourage in our dogs rather than punishing those behaviors we want to discourage. Please check our site regularly for information on the latest scientific information on dog behavior and training tips. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality of services to enhance that special relationship with your canine companion.

Newsflash

Meet Dr. Ward at the Pet Fest on August 8, 2009 from 10am - 4pm

Learn about how she can help you with your dog's behavior or training problems, and pick up an autographed copy of her new training book.

Get Dr. Ward's newly released book Relationship Training for a Well-Behaved Dog

This book will help you to get started with training to develop the correct relationship with your puppy or dog. Relationship Training for a Well-Behaved Dog shows you how dog training can be fun, easy, and effective. It's perfect for dog guardians and dog professionals alike. Dog trainers, you can build a whole beginning dog training class around this book or simply hand it out to students on the first day of class as a supplement to your lesson plans. It's available locally in Ann Arbor, MI at Dogma Catmantoo, and the Ann Arbor Animal Hospital. You can also order it from Dogwise books ($7.95). For bulk orders, email us directly at rameses@umich.edu.

DogTime.com Expert

 Along with Dr. Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Pia Silvani, and others, Dr. Ward is a DogTime "Dog Expert", where she addresses questions related to dog behavior and training.

Dog Research

Dr. Ward's research on play in puppies was a feature story on MSNBC.com. To read the story, entitled "When Puppies Play, It's Ladies First", click here. The full published study is available through the "Dog Science News" page.