We specialize in enhancing the relationship between you and your dog!
We strive to
improve
the lives of dogs and their people,
one dog and one day at a time!
Don't hesitate to contact us for references.
Want to know even MORE about us? It's easy:
Visit our Blog to learn more about what's happening at Highland Obedience or what's on our mind including training tips, random thoughts, interesting links, cute photos and more!!
Or visit us on Facebook where we encourage our dog loving community to interact, post pictures, videos and whatever else it is that people do on Facebook.
Or visit our channel on YouTube to see class videos, training tips, life on the farm videoes featuring the cows, chickens, horses and who knows who else.
Or visit our photo gallery with lots and lots of dog pictures from our classes and Sunday Social Hours.
the lives of dogs and their people,
one dog and one day at a time!
Don't hesitate to contact us for references.
Want to know even MORE about us? It's easy:
Visit our Blog to learn more about what's happening at Highland Obedience or what's on our mind including training tips, random thoughts, interesting links, cute photos and more!!
Or visit us on Facebook where we encourage our dog loving community to interact, post pictures, videos and whatever else it is that people do on Facebook.
Or visit our channel on YouTube to see class videos, training tips, life on the farm videoes featuring the cows, chickens, horses and who knows who else.
Or visit our photo gallery with lots and lots of dog pictures from our classes and Sunday Social Hours.
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Dogs play
a central role in many peoples lives, our mission is to:
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Highland Obedience serves the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts
One Family's Story
The Mayall family with their dog, Banzai
Our family was in a very difficult situation. We had adopted a shy, seemingly passive dog from the local shelter. The dog, though lovable, soon became very protective of his new home, and fairly aggressive to non-family members. Along with a very stubborn personality, this made him very difficult for us to live with. However, even with all of his faults, our family had already come to love the dog. We were in the very unenviable position of deciding whether or not we could keep him in our home.
At this point, we were very fortunate to have been given Michele Taipale's name. She changed the course we were on. With both patience and humor, she worked with both the dog and our family. Our dog learned not only basic training skills, but self-control and appropriate behaviors. More importantly, our family was taught how our behaviors and nonverbal communication were affecting the dog's behavior. Because of Michele's training our family life has changed, and our home is peaceful again. Our dog will be part of our family forever. We never would have accomplished this without Michele. She took an incredibly challenging dog and gave us the skills to manage him, so that we could continue to live with him, and love him.
The Mayall family with their dog, Banzai
Our family was in a very difficult situation. We had adopted a shy, seemingly passive dog from the local shelter. The dog, though lovable, soon became very protective of his new home, and fairly aggressive to non-family members. Along with a very stubborn personality, this made him very difficult for us to live with. However, even with all of his faults, our family had already come to love the dog. We were in the very unenviable position of deciding whether or not we could keep him in our home.
At this point, we were very fortunate to have been given Michele Taipale's name. She changed the course we were on. With both patience and humor, she worked with both the dog and our family. Our dog learned not only basic training skills, but self-control and appropriate behaviors. More importantly, our family was taught how our behaviors and nonverbal communication were affecting the dog's behavior. Because of Michele's training our family life has changed, and our home is peaceful again. Our dog will be part of our family forever. We never would have accomplished this without Michele. She took an incredibly challenging dog and gave us the skills to manage him, so that we could continue to live with him, and love him.
