Dog Training in Myrtle Beach SC
Sunny Dogs is proud to serve the people of the Grand Strand/ Coastal Carolina region. We are active in our community as we work with area humane societies, student groups, and local businesses; and we are a proud member of BNI (Business Networking International). We are grateful for our neighbors and friends, and have been voted the Myrtle Beach Herald's Reader's Choice for Dog Trainer in 2015 & 2017, the Carolina Forest Chronicle's Reader's Choice for Dog Trainer in 2017, and the SC Woman Magazine's Best Dog Trainer in 2017.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to convey the importance of a proper dog-to-owner relationship and successfully build this relationship through effective communication, positive interaction and consistency. Our ultimate goal is to help dog owners enjoy that special relationship with their canine best friend and, conversely, prevent dog owners from feeling the need to abandon or surrender their dog due to their perceived inability to properly train their dog or fix behavioral problems.
Most pet owners strive for the ideal relationship with their dog, but it isn’t always as easy as it looks. Consider why you have a dog in your family:
Do these qualities typify your relationship with your dog? Do you wish they did? One or all of these could be challenging and elusive if your dog stresses you out. Understanding why he does what he does, and then teaching him to do what you’d like him to do, can strengthen your bond with your canine family member and help you achieve what you wanted in the first place – a well behaved, enjoyable, protective, and fun four-legged best friend.
Most pet owners strive for the ideal relationship with their dog, but it isn’t always as easy as it looks. Consider why you have a dog in your family:
- Unconditional love
- Constant and loyal companionship
- Coming home to someone who’s always happy to see you
- You, your family, and your home are secure and protected
- His fun and playful demeanor always bring a smile to your face
Do these qualities typify your relationship with your dog? Do you wish they did? One or all of these could be challenging and elusive if your dog stresses you out. Understanding why he does what he does, and then teaching him to do what you’d like him to do, can strengthen your bond with your canine family member and help you achieve what you wanted in the first place – a well behaved, enjoyable, protective, and fun four-legged best friend.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy is that all dogs are trainable with the proper reinforcement. The key is to reinforce their need to respond to you rather than their natural instinct. You can shape your dog's world while maintaining the essence of your dog's personality and characteristics, and it feels great when you accomplish this!
Our Methods
Our Method is to convey the importance of a proper dog-to-owner relationship and successfully build this relationship through effective communication, positive interaction and consistency. We acknowledge that success is as much about teaching you as it is about teaching your dog. We show you how to teach your dog basic obedience cues using luring techniques and progressive practice. We practice safe training methods and use of a valued reward system. Dogs of any age can benefit from this type of training.
Meet The Owner, Kristen AskeyKristen Askey, the Owner of Sunny Dogs Training Company, is a resident of the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina, and has been training dogs formally since 2006. Kristen received her training certification from Animal Behavior College (ABC), which provided her with the background to what what she already knew - how to work with dogs and enjoy a fulfilling relationship with a dog in the family setting. Additionally, Kristen is a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen(R) (CGC) program, and a Mentor Trainer for ABC. With her training expertise, personal experiences, and instincts as a dog owner, Kristen brings a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to dog training. Please visit Kristen's Sunny Dogs blog to learn more about her approach and experiences.
Kristen's passion has always been with "saving the dogs". The number one cause of canine death in the United States is euthanization. Since she can't save them all - and none of us can - she does her part as a forever mom of rescued dogs, and trains dogs so that folks who love their dogs will not need to surrender them due to behavioral problems. Kristen enjoys working with the families she meets and has built a wonderful family of successful Sunny Dogs trainees over the past few years. |
Hire a Certified Dog Trainer You Can Trust
Since 2006, Sunny Dogs Training provides expert certified professional dog, training, puppy training and obedience training services. Kristen received her training certification from Animal Behavior College (ABC), which provided her with the background to what she already knew - how to work with dogs and enjoy a fulfilling relationship with a dog in the family setting. Additionally, Kristen is a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program. and a Mentor Trainer for ABC. With her training expertise, personal experiences, and instincts as a dog owner, Kristen brings a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to dog training.