At Top Paw K9 Academy, we prefer the term canine coaching as opposed to dog training because coaching has a specific task; to help their subject find the strength in themselves to make a positive change. This means that when we coach a dog, we become a team and work with them together as one; with the dog making as many choices in the process as the coach does. This means we see behavior change through empowerment and self-confidence. Two essential traits that a dog can use for the rest of their life.