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Legacy trainer, Betty Kaczynski, with her puppy "Bonny"

June 2009

Legacy, an organization promoting humane dog training, was founded in 1975 by Terry and Bill Ryan. For three decades Legacy's staff has provided programs designed to nurture mutual understanding and good relationships between dogs and their people. Click here to read our Training Philosophy.

Pet Dog Classes

Practical skill development with "good citizen" skills.

Puppy Headstart

Nurturing a healthy bond & relationship from the beginning.

Private Consultations

Lessons for all levels and skills. Focused individual goals.

Chicken Camps

Using chickens as your model, you'll focus on mechanical skills and learning science. To learn more click here.

We Endorse

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) positions on punishment, dominance and puppy socialization.

Guess ...

"What Ever Happened to the Term Alpha Wolf" by David Mech, courtesy of the International Wolf Center

First Aid Tips

Courtesy of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

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Coaching People to Train Their Dogs

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What's New at Legacy?

The Coaching Book Second Edition is available for shipping! Place your orders now for this best seller.
Tuition discounts and scholarships available for Coaching People to Train Their Dogs.
We've got a brand new "Clik Stik" in stock - see our online store!
We have two Mailing Lists to help keep you informed about what's happening at Legacy. Sign up today!
Terry will be teaching a workshop series for the Karen Pryor Academy here at Legacy Canine. Click here to learn more.
Tawzer Dog Videos offers a 300+ video catalog of dog training, dog behavior and dog health lectures and seminars, including Terry Ryan's complete catalog of training videos!