Brenda's childhood love was training and showing horses. She has taken this knowledge about working with large, potentially dangerous animals and applied it to training dogs with problem behaviours. Unsatisfied with the results of "traditional" dog training, Brenda studied marine mammal training, exotic animal training and learned about wolf pack behaviour. Puzzled by the lack of answers in dog lore and literature, and because traditional dog training techniques did not offer the tools needed to deal with aggressive dogs, in particular, she became an expert in behaviour modification and positive reinforcement. If your dog has a behavioural problem or you want to learn how to avoid common mistakes that could cause aggession problems and you want a private lesson please contact Brenda by clicking on "contact us". Brenda Aloff does provide Private Evaluation and Consultations at a fee of $ 95.00 per hour at her training facility.  We usually schedule for one hour, however you may request a longer consult especially if you are driving a distance.  Brenda would evaluate your dog and provide consultation by beginning a behaviour modification plan. You will receive an instructional DVD to assist you at home with  the exercises.  Follow up consults are $75.00 per hour.   We are currently scheduling into July. If you would like to schedule a seminar or workshop please use "contact us". Watch for BRENDA'S NEWEST BOOK "Get Connected" CANINE BODY LANGUAGE - A Photographic Guide Canine body language thoroughly documented with photographs and text!  Hundreds of images in this 390 page book illustrate the incredible variety of postures, behaviours and situations that the typical dog either manifests or encounters in his day-to-day life.  This will be of interest to dog trainers,  dog behaviourist and dog owners!  Discover what your dog is saying when using his native language. Brenda's first book POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: TRAINING  DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD, was published in 2000. In 2001, this book was a finalist for the prestigious Dog Writers Association of America Award. Brenda's Second book AGGRESSION IN DOGS-PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT. PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION has been described as "the encyclopedia reference guide for anyone wanting to modify dog behaviour" - "an excellant reference tool for anyone interested in understanding canine behaviour and the prevention of aggression". AGGRESSION IN DOGS; PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION by Brenda Aloff For anyone who wants to know more about aggression or dog behaviour. Describes in great detail protocols to use for behaviour modification. Starting with prevention, the reader will learn common mistakes owners make to promote aggression in their dogs - and how to avoid these mistakes. The reader will learn how to build trust with hundreds of exercises to promote appropriate behaviour and modify inappropriate behaviour. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: TRAINING DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD by Brenda Aloff A step-by-step guide to reliable obedience training, written in a simple and informative manner explaining the how's and why's of positive reinforcement. Whether you have a real problem dog or a new puppy that needs basic training, this book will show you a kinder, gentler way to get your dog to behave properly. BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT: DOGWISE www.dogwise.com 701B Poplar Wenatchee, WA 98807-2778 You can click on the above website address and it will link you to Dogwise.