Stolzer Method

At Canine Inc we believe in using the facts and science behind the species to communicate effectively.

There are two classic styles of training in the industry of dogs. The first and oldest is a punitive method of training. This system introduces the presence of a painful or uncomfortable stimulus. The hope is that the dog will move away from the painful or uncomfortable stimulus into a compliant behavior. These concepts are of the oldest in dog training and we don’t mind telling you they are outdated. The problem with this concept is that it creates trauma, cripples the relationship between the dog and the human(s) and can create aggression in the dog long term. Punitive training also tends to shut the dog down and characteristics that make the dog unique, like our personalities begin to disappear. 

All positive training is the latest craze. All positive training believes all behaviors can be taught and rehabilitated through the presence and absence of reward and affection. While the idea that there is a system of training that could allow us to teach and even rehabilitate behaviors without any accountability is very exciting, its not consistent with the design of canines. Both humans and canines share the commonality of accountability. We have all met humans and dogs brought up on a system where the only accountability is the presence and absence of reward or affection and most tend to be very unbalanced. Accountability doesn’t have to be painful to be effective, it does however need to fair and consistent. Not just consistent in presentation, but consistent with mother nature. 

At Canine Inc we believe in using the facts and science behind the species to communicate effectively. It is because we saw the flaws in these two styles of training that Jon Stolzer, Owner of Canine Inc, Expert Canine Behaviorist/Training Specialist spent several years developing The Stolzer Method. Our practicing method looks at dogs as individuals. Instead of trying to make the dog fit into a mold, we believe in making custom molds, to each dog. While we have a great deal of science that shows us consistency throughout the species, like humans dogs each have characteristics that make them individuals. Dogs process the world through their instincts. Certain instincts are more prominent than others and this is where behaviors differ and individual characteristics begin to show. For example, a dog with high pack drive will love to be around people. This dog will aim to please and look for ways to show you his/her worth. A dog with low pack drive won’t find value in performing for you as their instincts rank motivation differently. This is why The Stolzer Method is so unique and incredibly effective. We put each dog through a series of tests to determine and roster the top three instincts present in each dog. We then profile that information and map each instinct for positive and negative traits. This information help us to develop custom and individual curriculums for each dog to maximize their processing of information. In the end, you have a happy, loving and balanced dog who performs beautifully and reliably.