Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read more about me and understand why I have chosen dog training as my career!
My name is Megan Honaker-Danitz and I grew up in Southern California until I moved to Colorado in 2007. I currently reside in Highlands Ranch and I absolutely love Colorado!
From a very young age I wanted to be a dog trainer and used to teach my Aussie all sorts of fun tricks and agility. Some called me a "dog whisperer" before there was a famous "dog whisperer" on TV. My entire life I have loved all animals. I grew up with horses, cats, rabbits, ducks, chickens, fish, turtles, and even sheep! My mom always joked that I'd rather spend time with animals rather than people. I was able to connect with all types animals in a way that others around me could not.
In 2005, enrolled in Animal Behavior College. ABC is a mix of online and hands-on dog trainer program. When I graduated ABC in 2007, I started Full Pawtential Dog Training,LLC..
I have learned a lot along the way, including that I prefer to train using trust and rewards over punishment and pain. I have always considered my animals family, friends, or even my children. Hurting an animal for any reason isn't something I can do. Luckily, it's not required! I can show you how to use proven, science-based, force-free training methods and be MORE SUCCESSFUL than punishment based training.
I am very passionate about animal welfare and volunteer to help Colorado Puppy Rescue with behavior, fostering, and at adoption events. Please ask me about rescue discounts.
In the past 15 years, I have worked with hundreds of dogs. There is no problem too large or too small. Many trainers do not accept aggression cases, but that is not the case with me. I enjoy the ”difficult” cases and dogs who have been turned away by other trainers. I also network with trainers and veterinary behaviorists so if you are not in my area or need other resources, I can help with that also. I have a soft spot for herding breeds, pitbull type dogs, and............CHIHUAHAS!!!!
I also own a Labrador named Whiskey! Whiskey accidentally ended up in the hands of Colorado Puppy Rescue when his family dumped him at a Texas shelter when he was 7 years old. I noticed him and scooped him up since I had recently lost my German Shepherd (Maddox). Whiskey has been a behavior and medically challenge himself and I enjoy working with him every day to make him the happiest dog on earth!
Recent continuing education seminars/webinars 2021/22:
"Pattern Games in Urban Environments" by Behavior Vets
"Look At That (LAT) Game: A Revolutionary Conversation" by Behavior Vets
"Fear Free Movement with America's Vet Dr. Marty Becker, DVM"
"Susan Clothier: Goodness of Fit" 3 part series
Constructional Aggression Treatment Webinar Series, Part 1, 2, 3, and 4 with Lauren Novack & Kellie Snider of Behavior Vets
The REALLY REAL Relaxation Protocol by Suzanne Clothier
Applied Ethology Webinar Series with Kim Brophy @ Behavior Vets
Biome, Brain & Behavior: The gut microbiome-behavior relationship with Dr. Kathy Murphy
My name is Megan Honaker-Danitz and I grew up in Southern California until I moved to Colorado in 2007. I currently reside in Highlands Ranch and I absolutely love Colorado!
From a very young age I wanted to be a dog trainer and used to teach my Aussie all sorts of fun tricks and agility. Some called me a "dog whisperer" before there was a famous "dog whisperer" on TV. My entire life I have loved all animals. I grew up with horses, cats, rabbits, ducks, chickens, fish, turtles, and even sheep! My mom always joked that I'd rather spend time with animals rather than people. I was able to connect with all types animals in a way that others around me could not.
In 2005, enrolled in Animal Behavior College. ABC is a mix of online and hands-on dog trainer program. When I graduated ABC in 2007, I started Full Pawtential Dog Training,LLC..
I have learned a lot along the way, including that I prefer to train using trust and rewards over punishment and pain. I have always considered my animals family, friends, or even my children. Hurting an animal for any reason isn't something I can do. Luckily, it's not required! I can show you how to use proven, science-based, force-free training methods and be MORE SUCCESSFUL than punishment based training.
I am very passionate about animal welfare and volunteer to help Colorado Puppy Rescue with behavior, fostering, and at adoption events. Please ask me about rescue discounts.
In the past 15 years, I have worked with hundreds of dogs. There is no problem too large or too small. Many trainers do not accept aggression cases, but that is not the case with me. I enjoy the ”difficult” cases and dogs who have been turned away by other trainers. I also network with trainers and veterinary behaviorists so if you are not in my area or need other resources, I can help with that also. I have a soft spot for herding breeds, pitbull type dogs, and............CHIHUAHAS!!!!
I also own a Labrador named Whiskey! Whiskey accidentally ended up in the hands of Colorado Puppy Rescue when his family dumped him at a Texas shelter when he was 7 years old. I noticed him and scooped him up since I had recently lost my German Shepherd (Maddox). Whiskey has been a behavior and medically challenge himself and I enjoy working with him every day to make him the happiest dog on earth!
Recent continuing education seminars/webinars 2021/22:
"Pattern Games in Urban Environments" by Behavior Vets
"Look At That (LAT) Game: A Revolutionary Conversation" by Behavior Vets
"Fear Free Movement with America's Vet Dr. Marty Becker, DVM"
"Susan Clothier: Goodness of Fit" 3 part series
Constructional Aggression Treatment Webinar Series, Part 1, 2, 3, and 4 with Lauren Novack & Kellie Snider of Behavior Vets
The REALLY REAL Relaxation Protocol by Suzanne Clothier
Applied Ethology Webinar Series with Kim Brophy @ Behavior Vets
Biome, Brain & Behavior: The gut microbiome-behavior relationship with Dr. Kathy Murphy
RIP Maddox 2010-2021
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Training Whiskey to not drag people on a leash (Sept 2021)
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