Alexia Miller

Hi, I'm Alexia and for more than 20 + years, as a dog trainer I have devoted myself to coaching clients
about the nature of dogs i.e., canine body language and energy- as it relates to effective training for both
dogs and humans alike. This knowledge transforms relationships. My focus is on creating joyful and
respectful relationships between people and the animals that enrich our lives so much.
My lifelong interest in helping people train their dogs began at age nine after reading a LIFE magazine
article about Dr. Jane Goodall. Goodall's work observing chimpanzees fired my own devotion to animals
into a full-blown passion. From that early age, I keenly observed the creatures around me and how people
interacted with them. Years later, my zeal schooled by a degree in Animal Science coupled with a Ph.D. in
Psychology from Michigan State University. Continued Educations and many Certifications later here I am!
LAUGH AND TEACH!!! If you're not laughing with your dog, you're most likely not having much fun. I can
help bring the joy back into your dog training experience. A spoiled rotten, cooperative dog is my
philosophy.
I believe that dog training is about understanding the natural instincts of dogs, how they learn and how to
read their body language and energy. Developing these skills will enable you to be better equipped
while training your dog. When you learn what motivates your dog, be it food, their favorite toy or a game
of tug, the reward is there to reinforce the desired behavior. This is how dogs learn best and what makes
dog training fun for both of you.
Dog and puppy training starts with two willing partners. Being a leader means understanding how dogs
live in and learn their world. You are calm, confident, flexible, and prepared. Know what you are asking
for, be consistent and have your dog's best interest at heart. Know what motivates your dog and let the fun
begin. As a leader you are shaping, directing, and redirecting while modifying behaviors positively with
rewards, games, toys, food, etc. Training done consistently, positively and in a timely manner can bring
out the best in your dog and bring you years of joy and satisfaction.
Every interaction you have with your puppy is a training session. Either you are training the dog, or they
are training you. It's a dog's nature to want to turn training into a game and rightly so. It's your job as a
leader to learn to respond not react to this jovial nature wherein you can make the training experience fun
for you and your dog.