The Full Story
ABOUT US
Many people love their dogs but face frustrations that affect them from having a great bond with them. They love the idea of taking their dog places... until their dog does not listen. They would like to let their dog off leash, but don't want to risk their dog not coming when it matters most. They want to have people over but are embarrassed when their dog jumps all over their guests. They want their dog to be part of their adventures but are afraid because of their dog's aggression.
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Most people claim to want...
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A dog that they can control in public on leash - in any situation.
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A dog that they can take places off leash and have them ACTUALLY listen, even with distractions.
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A dog that has manners and isn't jumping on people, getting into the trash, barking, eating things it shouldn't be, digging, or other nuisance behaviors.
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A dog that isn't aggressive, overly fearful, or obsessive.
Does this sound like what you want for your dog as well? If yes, then you may be wondering, how? Maybe you tried other trainers/behaviorists and things still didn't change. Maybe you feel like nothing will change your dog's habits, or that your dog is incapable of being the dog you dreamed she would be. What if I told you that Real Results Canine Training has programs designed specifically for you and your dog, regardless of their behavior problems or breed? Regardless of what you have tried or haven't tried?
We designed programs that give owners and their dogs REAL results. In 60 days or less, our programs have dogs not only walking on the leash, having off leash ability, manners, and controlled behavioral problems, but achieving all these things WITH distractions! Want to find out how you could get real results with your dog today?
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Our Methods
Here at Real Results Canine Training, we believe in transparency. We also wouldn’t use a tool on a dog that we haven’t used on ourselves. As dog behaviorist and psychologists, Real Results Canine Training uses a balanced approached, which has been backed by science and research, mimics mother nature, and proves to be affective for all dogs. A balanced approach balances rewards with aversive consequences. In other words, we add good behaviors, such as coming when called, by rewarding them. We also subtract behaviors we do not want, such as jumping on our guests, through a form of correction so that our dogs learn to control the outcome of their own behavior.
As part of our program, we use food, praise, leashes, and an e-collar.
What is an E-Collar?
An E-collars is NOT a shock collar. The e-collar we use is both humane and a trusted device. The e-collar we use is called the Mini Educator (or Micro Educator for small dogs). It uses medical-grade low level stimulation that works similar to a tens unit (a device that people use to stimulate muscle movement through electrical pulses, often done at a chiropractor or physical therapist). The educator works in a similar way, causing movement within a dog’s muscle to communicate, correct, or get their attention. The e-collar is waterproof, drop proof, has a bright light for night use, and comes with a 2-year warranty. For more information, please check out the company- “E -Collar Technologies” Dog Training Collars | Train Your Dog with the Best Bark Collars & Dog Training Collars from E-Collar Technologies (ecollar.com).
We have clients feel the e-collar’s stimulation on their hands before using on their dog so that they know how it feels.
What about the food?
Food is used during the beginning of training to encourage, motivated, and reward your dog for positive behavior. We often use their own dog food from what they would have eaten at mealtime as a reward over dog treats. The reason for this is so we are not adding a ton of extra calories.
We understand that some dogs are not motivated by their dog food. If that is the case, we switch to dog treats, praise, a toy, or another form of reward that motivates your dog.
Meeting your dog’s needs
Training means nothing if you aren’t meeting your dog’s needs in two major ways: physical exercise and mental stimulation. What this means is that each dog has some type of need for exercise. For example, if you own a high energy Husky, it may not be enough for them to just walk on a leash. They need to run. Some people can’t meet their dog’s physical exercise needs due to behavioral problems or not having off leash control. These things will be need to be addressed during training so that you can finally meet their needs and build a better bond with your dog. We will show you ways in which you can meet your dog’s individual physical needs.
Mental stimulation is also important for many dogs. Mental stimulation, simply put, is working your dog’s mind. This goes beyond just challenging dog toys. Mental stimulation can include but is not limited to: high level obedience work, impulse control, scent games, and more. Many dogs need to work their mind just as much, or more than, exercise. As part of our programs, we will cover ways to challenge your dog mentally to create a happy, well-rounded dog.
Our Training isn’t for everyone…
We won’t lie, our training may not be for everyone. It requires time, money, follow-through, consistency, and hard work. If you are willing to work with us, though, you will unleash more freedom for your dog, reduce stress in your life, and see an overall transformation in your dog’s behavior and training. A well-trained dog that fits your lifestyle and has all its needs met is a dream to live with and is well worth the investment.
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Meet The
Trainers
Levi Stephens
Levi Stephens is the Owner of Real Results Canine Training, LLC. Prior to training dogs, he was in the Air Force at Ellsworth Airforce Base. Now a Veteran, he trains dogs fulltime while also going to school on the side for ministry.
Levi has always loved dogs, rather it be backpacking, hiking, or just enjoying their presence, he continually had a dog around. He became certified in 2019 to e-collar train and in canine behavioral-based training.
Levi has years of experience working with large, working line breeds, aggressive and bite-risk dogs, hard to manage dogs, along with your everyday house dog. With a military background in leadership and management, Levi excels in teaching dog owners easy-to-follow steps in training their dogs. His strengths lie in behavioral management, aggressive dog rebab, teaching dogs to heel on and off the leash, teaching good boundaries, and high-level obedience work to improve dogs’ lives. He also has a balanced approach – as much as he loves structure, he also loves to give dogs affection and spend extra time just goofing off with them. Dogs often gravitate towards his naturally calm, assertive, but fun energy and usually end up following him around the house like his shadow!
Levi has lived in the Rapid City, SD area since 2015. He goes to Fountain Spring Church, volunteers in the community often, runs bible study small groups, goes to the gym, and plays D&D. He spends his free time hiking, camping, kayaking, and hunting in the Black Hills with Hannah, their son, and three dogs: Piper, a four-year-old Dalmatian, Quinn, a fifteen-year-old Beagle/Pug mix, and Vin, a four-year-old Husky/Golden mix. He has recently gotten into fostering dogs and love to give back to the community every chance he gets.
Hannah Stephens
Hannah Stephens is the Co-Owner of Real Results Canine Training, LLC along side her husband Levi. She’s studied and trained dogs for over 15 years. She believes that dogs are happiest when they are trained so that they can have freedom and the ability to go places with their owners. Her training philosophy takes into account dogs’ behaviors, drives, body language, and overall health.
Growing up, Hannah had a dog-aggressive Dalmatian named Molly. Through training and time, Molly was able to overcome this aggression!
Hannah wanted to help more dogs than just her own. She started volunteering at her local dog shelter. She worked there for 4 years walking dogs that no one else wanted to. Shortly after that, she started dog-sitting and dog-walking where she used to regularly walk a pack of 12 dogs at once. She continued on to work at a dog boarding facility where she sought out dogs that were hard to manage, walk, and train. Since then, Hannah has become certified in dog psychology and has become a certified dog trainer and e-collar expert.
She has a lot of experience working with a wide range of dog breeds, from Rottweilers to Chihuahuas, in several places from Michigan to Utah. She professionally started training dogs in Utah.
She recently started researching raw feeding and how poor diets and lack of exercise in dogs has a direct link to behavior problems.
Hannah has lived in the Rapid City, SD area since 2015. She goes to Fountain Spring Church, volunteers in the community often, runs an Etsy shop, grow plants, and writes. She spends her free time hiking, camping, and swimming in the Black Hills with Levi, their son, and their three dogs: Piper, a four-year-old Dalmatian, Quinn, a fifteen-year-old Beagle/Pug mix, and Vin, a four-year-old Husky/Golden mix. She has recently gotten into fostering dogs and has plans to open a non-profit training service dogs for survivors of human trafficking in the next few years.
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