Canine Culture

10/23/2026

So I got this REALLY nice testimonial today.
I'm sharing it because, well, because I know there are people out there that can identify with this owner.
It's a bit long, but I think it's important for dog owners.
Please share with people who you think it would help.
Click the link at the bottom of this post to see the testimonial posted today.

This is a 5 year old labrador (recently lost tail due to injury) that is a WONDERFUL family pet. Safe. Great with the children, and great around a variety of livestock.
The family loves her. But she has been difficult to live with. She is high energy and high anxiety. The "before" video doesn't do justice to show her energy level and OCD pacing, jumping and spinning behaviors, because she was on medications to decrease her energy levels to help her tail heal after surgery.
The owner asked for help from others on more than one occasion, from vets and trainers, and was recommended behavioral medication, and was told this dog wasn't fixable by the trainer.
It is unfortunate neither a vet, or trainer could offer, or refer her to, real help. Just because they didn't have the skills, this owner thought there was no hope.
Many people give up dogs like this to shelters or rescues.
But not her.

This dog is easily helped. The owner was able to see improvement within hours, not days, weeks, or years.
No punishment was involved. Although I do teach how, and when, to appropriately punish behavior when needed. It is generally quite minimal.
The training equipment being used in this case, is called a Halti, is in use simply because in many cases of high anxiety, it helps create calmness. It is not a muzzle. It is not restrictive. And for a high energy dog that is used to applying extreme pressure on a collar and leash, and an owner with a shoulder injury, this was the best piece of equipment to give the owner control without a lot of force. Actually, with no force. Just guidance.
But not the right equipment for every dog, or owner.

All dogs and owners are evaluated according their needs, abilities and temperament, and trained with the skills and equipment best suited to the best results for them.
There are no cookie cutter methods, or quick fix bandaids.
I teach you how to help your dog become more balanced. So neither of you have to live with the anxiety and frustration that this owner, and dog, were experiencing. Which also affects your relationship.

The first step, evaluation.
The second, introducing a bodywork technique I call Relaxation Response.
The third, helping the owner get control.

And a bigger change than you think, can happen right before your eyes.
Quickly.
Get help.
Get your dog off of medications and learn how to really help them.
And see the difference, like this owner did, in LESS THAN A WEEK!

CALL or text to set up a consultation appointment today. 315-280-0107
CanineCulture-CNY.com
I offer private classes, day training, board and train, as well as group classes and workshops at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding in Cicero. Private classes in your home also available.

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Canine Culture offers balanced dog training in Cicero NY, Syracuse, and surrounding areas

10/15/2026

Do you want to teach your dog how to behave calmly and properly around distractions like people, dogs, and public situations?
Well I have a workshop, and a class, that will help you get started on that path.

The workshop is one that has been very popular, and filled quickly, called "Relaxation Response".
In it you will participate with your dog, learning a bodywork exercise, that will teach you how to create relaxation, and reduce stress, with your dog.
It also helps build trust and confidence in you, and your relationship, that is practiced daily (initially) will make a noticable improvement in their responsiveness to you, in a week. Most people see a difference at the workshop!
This exercise is the first step to control with confidence, of excitable, reactive and anxious dogs. It will help create self control, and will help desensitize to handling and restraint.
This workshop will be offered Saturday, November 21st at 11am.
Fee is $40 per person, $20 for additional person if you bring a friend or family member.
Class size is limited.
Please contact 315-280-0107 to be added to the list.
Will be held at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding route 31, Cicero.

10/15/2026

Good information.
Important education.
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10/15/2026

I am scheduling a new workshop on saturday November 7th at 11am.
This workshop is called "Learning Training".

This workshop is oriented to owners, WITHOUT your dog attending. Allowing me to teach you some basic training methods, and concepts, without the distraction of the dogs. Also with a goal of attending Group Social classes that will be starting in November.

Learning new things is hard. For people and dogs. There is a lot to think about, and questions you may want to ask. So there will be a couple of our foster dogs participating, to help you learn, while I am teaching them.

If you would like to learn how to most effectively teach and communicate with your dog, the most common behaviors people have trouble with, come join us!
Fee is $40 per person. $20 for additional person if you bring a friend or family member.
Class size is limited.
Being held at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding route 31 in Cicero.
Please contact me at 315-280-0107 to sign up.

10/08/2026

We had a GREAT time at Ladies Night at Runnings in Clay last night, with Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding
Alyssa did an AWESOME job, and Zazu our foster dog was his wonderful, social, welcoming self.

There will be a Halloween costume event for your furry friends at Sweet Paws in Cicero this weekend, Sunday the 11th!

I hope to see some great outfits!

10/05/2026

Okay, summer is unfortunately over, again.
And we are trying to gear up for fall and winter.
Being shut in, with nothing to do, is no fun for us, OR the dogs. So I am trying to get things going!
We are ready to start our workshops back up. And will be setting the dates soon. Starting with the most popular Relaxation Response workshop. Which teaches you how to create calmness, and relaxation, and helps build an even better bond, and confidence, in any dog, with this easy to use bodywork technique.
If you have suggestions for other workshop topics, please post in comments! I would love to hear.

I am also ready to start up some more Group Social classes. They are set up as 4 classes, once a week, on Saturday morning, or Thursday evening. Class size is limited, but if it's full, you can sign up for the following session.
The goal of these classes is to work on calmness in public around other people and dogs, and loose leash walking control. The class is at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding , but will also meet in public dog friendly locations like Runnings, and possibly even a dog friendly restaurant.
If you would like to do this, but your dog is currently a handful, a private class or 2 beforehand will get you right on track.

If you would like a free 30 minute consultation/evaluation, to see if your dog is ready to participate, or help you so you will be, please call or text 315-280-0107 to set up appointment, and tell me about your dog.

Look forward to meeting you and your dog, and helping you be the best team you can be.

Enjoy the picture of our silly foster dog Zazu playing with Sweet Paws Boarding employee, Alyssa. He is such a sweet, funny boy!
Please share our "foster" post. ❤️

09/18/2026

I wanted to share the new dog that Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding is fostering for training while he looks for his new home.

His name is Zazu.
He is a German Shepherd/husky mix (probably has something else a little more sticky in there too)
1 year old, approximately 60 pounds
Male, neutered, up to date with vaccines
Crate trained and house broken
Great with children and other dogs
Cats are unknown (he is a bit predatory towards small animals, so not recommended)
Loving, playful and affectionate (and "dorky", you gotta love that 😁)
Fenced yard recommended, but not required if you plan on doing the training needed.

We have only had him a few days, and he is showing us that he is quite smart.
He knows sit, and is working on down, and down stays (place), as well as loose leash walking.
He is playful, and appreciates direction and leadership.
He is really much more handsome, and has a chunky cheek, big head cuteness, that really does not translate in pictures.

If you would like to fill out an application, please contact Lisa at Canine Culture, CanineCulture-CNY.com or Caleb at Sweet Paws for more information or an appointment to meet him.

There is a rehoming fee, and he will go home with private obedience training to the new owner to ensure that he makes an easy transition into his new home.

09/15/2026

Happy fall everyone!
In case you haven't noticed, temperatures have started to drop, and school has started back up.
It's getting the time of year where we start to pick up after summer vacation.
So I am offering free 30 minute consultations. You can come, meet me, discuss your dog, and how wonderful they are, as well as any things that are less then perfect, that you would like to improve before the holidays.
Would you love to have your friends and family comment how good you dog is? How much better behaved, or less anxious, or excitable, they are compared to the last one they saw them?

Contact me for an appointment for a consultation. 315-280-0107
CanineCulture-CNY.com

I also have revamped my program options, to make it more comfortable to afford in these tight times.
Although I do still have my 8 hour private program, which is the best hourly deal, and the amount of time needed to be thorough for most basic behavior, and behavior problems, I am now also offering a 4 hour program, a 2 hour class, and the ability to pay hourly, as-you-go!
Sometimes that's just easier for people. And since most people express that they see NOTICABLE improvement, after just one or 2 classes, you can continue as needed!
And there is also a referral program. So when you see good success, and your neighbors notice, anyone who you refer, who signs up for a program, you get free training time!

Join me. I think you will find I have a lot to offer to your dogs success improving most problems, as well as your communications skills with your dog.

08/31/2026

Do you have a dog with fear or anxiety?
Or even phobias?
Do you walk on eggshells to avoid certain issues?
Do you have a "naughty" dog?
Would you like a free consultation to find out if your problem is fixable?

You would be surprised!

So many problems are fixable.
Sometimes even easier than you think.
Most issues are absolutely fixable within 8 weeks of private instruction, BY YOU!
If you want to be part of fixing your dogs issue, but you just don't know how... and you have the desire, but lack the skills and knowledge, you can attain it easier than you think.
Although board-and-train is available, private one-on-one training is definitely the recommended way to go, to help you understand how to fix your own problems, and generate the best relationship, from the ground up.

Nearly all students experience definite improvement after the first class. And many problems a significantly improved before they have finished even 4 hours of their training.
If you would like to have a consultation to learn how we can address problems you may have been struggling with for years, and even if you have seen other trainers without success, learn how we may do things differently.

Call Lisa at Canine Culture, at 315-280-0107.
CanineCulture-CNY.com
Classes in your home, at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding in Cicero, or other convenient location.

Contact today! And tell me about your dog!

08/24/2026

Well, the summer is almost over.
It's time to get your dog into training, to get him prepared for the upcoming holidays.
Why?
Because the holidays can be stressful, for everyone.
Whether it's an anxious dog, or an easily aroused dog, Halloween can be a difficult holiday to navigate. Normal socialization cannot prepare them for it.
Thanksgiving and Christmas can also be difficult, with so many people coming and going.
If your dog likes to jump, and tends to be overexcited, or rude, when you have company, or whether your dog is overly sensitive, and tends to bark or hide. You can make these situations MUCH less stressful for your dog, by understanding what you need to do to help them.
Wouldn't you LOVE for your friends and family to comment how much better behaved your dog is, than last time?

Schedule an appointment for a consultation, and learn how easily you can improve your dogs experience.
EVERY student who trains here comments how much of a difference they already see, by the end of their SECOND class!
It won't take 8+ weeks to see improvement. You will know you are on the right track.

Below is Max.
A dog who was adopted, and had issues with self control, reactivity, and fighting with his house mate.
All those problems are fixed! And his owner was so happy, he has already referred other clients, and will be continuing with more advanced training, because Max is doing so well.

Call 315-280-0107
To schedule a consultation.
CanineCulture-CNY.com
Private classes available in your home, or at Sweet Paws Pet Grooming and Boarding in Cicero. Privates are always scheduled around your schedule, and designed around you, and your dogs needs.
Board-and-train is also available.

GOOD BOY MAX!!!