About
Wise Mind Canine
Train With Your Head AND Your Heart
Wise Mind Canine is named after a concept from a therapy that saved my life during my early recovery from complex PTSD. Your Wise Mind is the place from which we make our best choices and act with our future goals in mind. Contrary to what most would believe, that means acknowledging both the logical AND emotional aspects of any situation. Then blending the two into a solution that honors both feelings and facts.
After it saved my life, the concept of using my Wise Mind began to transform the way I lived and worked with dogs. It was no longer enough to accomplish a goal with my dogs. We had to get there in a way that promoted all of our wellbeing and strengthened our relationships. This became a guiding principle in my work with all of my clients and their dogs as well.
Here, my hope is to help you find your own Wise Mind solutions to the issues plaguing you and your dogs. Solutions that honor your and your dogs’ emotions. Guided by the principles and ethics of modern dog training methods.
Learn to Use Your Wise Mind as a Dog Guardian!
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What You Can Expect From Wise Mind Canine:%
Kindness, Compassion and Understanding For Dogs and People!
I Build My Clients UP!
Learners are valued here and treated with the utmost respect.
You deserve support and gentle teaching, not a drill sergeant.
Positive reinforcement is for people too!
This is a relationship, not a dictatorship. Your voice and needs matter to me!
We Are Trauma Informed and Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
You ARE welcome here, no matter who you are, what you look like, who you love or what you are struggling with. Need disability accommodations? No problem. Have a financial barrier? I offer scholarships when able and am working to provide lower cost services to meet more price points.
In a World Where Anyone can Call Themselves a Dog Trainer, Wise Mind Canine Went the Extra Mile
You shouldn’t have to take me at my word. So I made it so you don’t have to by becoming an Accredited Dog Trainer with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I am professionally bound to a code of ethics and continuing education to remain accredited.
Kathryn “Katie” Sipple IAABC-ADT, FDM, BSc.
What This Means For You and Your Dog:
Modern Training
No fear, no intimidation, no pain.
We focus on increasing your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing. As well as teaching your dog what to do using positive reinforcement and creating environments that help good behavior happen.
We give you kind and constructive ways to deal with misbehavior and don’t ask you to ignore it.
LIFE Model
It isn’t enough to be an effective dog trainer who solves your problems. Ethically, it matters HOW we get there together.
LIFE stands for Least Inhibitive Functionally Effective. We will work together to blend training success and positive welfare to promote the overall wellbeing of your dog in every day life.
Humane Hierarchy
My training strategies look at your dog as a whole being, and factor in elements such as meeting dog needs, nutrition/health (veterinary referrals for pertinent issues), enrichment, and relationship building. We go beyond simple dog training, so that you and your dog can thrive together. Again, we explore emotional and physical wellness for your dog.
Knowledge That is Constantly Growing
I believe that my clients deserve the best so I learn from the best . I’ve learned from over 40 different experts in their fields so that I can apply techniques for my own clients. My toolbox is deep so be assured, if the first solution doesn’t work, there’s plenty more where that came from.
I Didn’t Stop There!
Katie Sipple Has Also Completed These Professional Programs:
Things to Know About Hiring Wise Mind Canine:
You Have Chosen to Work with a Dog Trainer with Medical Disabilities.
This means that there may be cancellations beyond my control. However all sessions will be honored and made up. Time in premium online courses or programs will be extended if needed.
This business has been carefully structured to minimize any possible major disruptions but emergencies can happen.
If possible disruptions are not acceptable to you, I am happy to refer you to another qualified trainer.
To my lovely clients, I can’t thank you enough for supporting this business and fulfilling my dream of working again.
There are no refunds and no guarantees on services
We stand behind our services but there is no ethical way to make guarantees on the behavior of living breathing animals. These methods work, not only in my home but in client homes. Everything we do has been thoroughly tested with positive results in numerous homes with dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds.
Dog training is a collaborative process, but it takes client commitment to make that process work. Here at Wise Mind Canine we often find that we’re in the work of human behavior change, equally if not more so than dog behavior change.
I will give you my all, and listen, really listen to what you need and what you are willing to do to get there. All I ask is that you keep those lines of communication open and give me your all in return.
Refunds cannot be given on services. If you’re not sure about working with us take advantage of our free consults or contact us with questions.
Local, in Person Services Available on a First Come First Served Basis
I have an autoimmune condition as well as a number of other disabilities. These issues can sometimes keep me from driving or cause me to refrain from exposing myself to other people indoors.
Due to this I have limited spots for in person lessons with my local clients. Please inquire about current availability for in person lessons in your home. If I cannot drive on your lesson date you will be given the option to reschedule or convert to an online lesson.
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