Where Ancient Instincts Meet Modern Understanding.
Trust-based, science-backed methods to ensure your best friend lives their best life in your home.
Why Choose Argos?
A lot of trainers like to throw out big terminology and follow specific training styles. I will not claim to follow certain styles because I use what best fits the science I have spent years studying. You do not need to learn all the details about “Balanced”, “R+” or “Old-Fashioned” training — I will make it straightforward and simple.
I do not use aversive tools like prong collars, e-collars, spray collars, or choke collars. If this is something you are looking for, I will be happy to refer you to another trainer; I will, however, ask that you consider my force-free methods before using something aversive.
I’m Anna, the owner of Argos Animal Training. I have over 5+ years experience in dog walking and sitting, and over the past few years taken to rigorous study of dog training. I am a Certified Advanced Canine Training Professional (CACTP) and Certified Service and Therapy Dog Training Professional (CSTDTP) by the Animal Behavior Institute. I also have a BA in Anthropology from Concordia University with a specialization in human-animal relations and Zooarchaeology. I am also working towards a CCPDT-KA certification by the Certified Council of Professional Canine Trainers and am a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Read more about our services below.
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Basic Obedience
Have a new puppy or dog in the home? Need to work on basic commands without breaking the bank?
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Enrichment
Does your dog bark nonstop, run around constantly, unable to calm down? Do you want to live in a calmer home? I provide mental and physical enrichment for you to live comfortably with your canine roommate.
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Consultation
Looking for a better idea of what is going on in your dog’s head? Have a new rescue and cannot understand why they act the way they do? I can break down each of their behaviors to help you better understand how to manage your canine friend.
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Platinum
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Specialties
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Primitive Breeds
The primitive breed category refers to dogs with ancient lineages that are, in behavior, health, and sometimes appearance, more akin to wild canids like coyotes, wolves. These include (most commonly) Siberian Husky, Chow Chow, Akita and Shiba Inu, Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, Basenji, Afghan Hound, Podenco, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Mastiff, and Maltese. If you own any of these, or believe you may have a primitive-type dog, you’re in the right place!
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Southern Rescues
North American Pariah dogs (NAPs) are what I have begun to call the Southern rescue dogs that seem to infest training facilities, New England rescues, and many, many new adoptees’ homes. These Southern street dogs have many primitive qualities, and thus are of special interest to me. If you’ve adopted a dog and continually find yourself (and your previous trainers!) at a loss, then you may have an NAP. These dogs also have some specific behaviors of concern that new adopters must know about, but are rarely privy to! They DO require different training then your typical dog, and with my background in primitives I can help you more than other trainers are able to.
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Bella, Cooper, Luna!
Have a regular dog with typical behaviors (with a few interesting quirks, maybe)? Just a regular dog looking for some regular obedience training? Great! I only follow LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) guidelines and am Fear-Free certified. This means I do not use e-collars, prongs, or any other aversive tools to stress out your pup! I believe training any animal is built off of trust, not hierarchy or ‘alpha’ techniques.
Want to make sharing your home with an animal easy?
Maybe you started off having a puppy and being excited having a little friend, but now that your pup has grown, their behaviors and habits have changed. And maybe those behaviors and habits are making it a nightmare to live with, like having a roommate that eats your shoes and growls on your bed and can’t even go outside without lunging at cars! And maybe you just want to know the why to your dog’s quirks.
You’re in the right place! The why of behavior is where I’ve made my home, with a background in research and the study of human-animal anthropology. Discovering the reasons for your pet’s troubling (or pleasant!) behavior is the first step towards living peacefully and even thriving with a non-human roommate!
Argos Animal Training is built off a sense of understanding and respecting the natural instincts and behaviors of animals. We use a training philosophy that embraces the primal knowledge animals possess, while guiding them toward a trusting relationship with their human companions.
Who is Argos?
Want to learn more about the reason behind the name? The meaning and message in the story of Argos? Read more in the following blog post.
