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Brian Munro

Dog trainer in Minnesota

#376 in United States, #9 in Minnesota

United States

https://www.leapsandhoundsbehavior.com/

Service areas:

Minneapolis-St Paul Area, Washington and Dakota Counties, Western Wisconsin

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Brian Munro, owner of Leaps and Hounds Behavior, has spent the last seven years providing professional guidance and support for families and their dogs in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin. Prior to becoming the owner of Leaps and Hounds Behavior, he worked in animal shelter leadership positions, taught group classes, and provided behavior consulting services for clients. In 2021 he acquired his certification as a dog behavior consultant, and elevated his consulting work and skills to focus on aggression in dogs.

Certifications:

CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Certified Family Dog Mediator

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Brian Munro's dog training:

We provide professional guidance and support for families and dogs- including behavior consulting (in-home and remote) and Family Dog Mediation, group training classes, puppy program, specialized programs for vet clinics and organizations, and dog walking services. Our specialty is consulting on aggression in dogs.

Behavioral issue focus:

We consult on dogs displaying aggressive behavior, including human directed (child, stranger, caregiver, etc..) and dog-dog intra household; as well as those with increased fear/anxiety/stress signs, "reactivity" and/or other unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors.

Dog training methods:

At Leaps and Hounds Behavior, we offer guidance to understand the WHYs of a dog's behavior and their needs through L.E.G.S.® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self), a Model of Integrated Canine Science. L.E.G.S. describes the whole and unique picture of the dog in front of us. We then consider how that all may intersect with the needs of the family. Once we start to understand these aspects we can support the relationship between the family and their dog, in the spirit of Family Dog Mediation. We also follow the LIMA approach (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive), which includes a humane hierarchy of strategies and procedures for behavior intervention.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I have a background in animal sheltering. I transitioned into the animal behavior industry to support families and dogs in the community. Leaps and Hounds Behavior continues along this path- our is mission to provide educational support and guidance for the community to enhance the welfare of animals through a fluent understanding of behavior.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I most enjoy learning about and understanding the WHYs of an animal's behavior through the model of LEGS (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self)- to support the family and dog through a process of mediation.

My #1 dog training tip:

It's about so much more than dog training- focus on and strengthen the communication between the family and their dog.

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