Our Methods
The Canine Dimensions Dog Training Method
Canine Dimensions dog training is a natural, balanced training program. This is dog training nature’s way, following a balanced, natural leadership paradigm that builds a strong bond of trust between dog and human. Canine Dimensions’ 3-phase dog training methodology helps restore proper balance in the human-dog relationship.
Our Founder
Phil Guida is a pioneer in the modern science of holistic dog training. In 1997, after years of study and research, he blended the best components of existing dog training programs and added some intuitive methodology based on observations of how dogs communicate with one another. The resulting 3-phase dog training model was a powerful, naturally balanced system which produced astonishingly fast results. That was when the Canine Dimensions dog training system was born.
Nature designed this training method for dogs, but Phil Guida was the “interpreter” who helped make it available for practical use by dog owners. The Canine Dimensions dog training method has also been used to successfully rehabilitate dogs with fear and aggression problems, including thousands of shelter and rescue dogs.
Phil is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), a certified CGC evaluator for the American Kennel Club and a senior member of the CDBA Certification Board (Master Trainer). He is a behavior advisor for The Animal Welfare Association, Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, New Jersey Aid for Animals and The Animal Sanctuary Society. He serves on the Board of Directors of Garden State German Shepherd Rescue and the Board of Directors of the Animal Welfare Society of Camden County, Camden County Animal Shelter.
The Canine Dimensions Difference
The Canine Dimensions dog training system is cynopraxic ("dog friendly") and quickly builds a strong bond of loyalty and trust between dogs and their owners. This 3-phase training program helps dogs learn new things quickly because it works in harmony with nature - it connects humans to their dogs allowing true communication. Benevolent human pack leaders and their dogs learn to work together without conflict, following nature's paradigm.
Old school methodology focuses only on dominance. New school methodology focuses only on rewards. Today, as the battle between old and new rages on within the dog training world, Canine Dimensions certified dog trainers – now with locations in 10 states - use the modern science of cynopraxic dog training in a unique, holistic, proprietary dog training system which consistently produces spectacular results for their clients.
Thousands of owners of so-called “difficult” dogs - including dogs with serious fear and aggression problems – have experienced great success with this program.
The Canine Dimensions dog training method brings harmony to the human-dog relationship using remarkably effective leadership techniques adapted from nature. Dogs speak this language, so they understand what they’re being taught. The Canine Dimensions dog training system builds confidence and trust. No pain, no fear, no shock collars. Just sound science and real 2-way communication. That’s the Canine Dimensions difference.
