While the best person to be training your dog is you, it's hard to know where to begin, and how to begin. And dogs, self-serving creatures that they are, often train us to do what they want before we realize it. When that happens, and the dog/owner relationship gets out of whack, it's wise to take action. Luckily, training is easy once you understand a little bit about how dogs learn and you apply those laws of learning to interactions with your dog. Gayle Amorose, owner of Romp & Rastle, is dedicated to helping people build a better relationship with their dog through training. She holds a Certificate in Training & Counseling from the San Francisco SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson (author of The Culture Clash, and Dogs are from Neptune). As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Gayle is an advocate for positive reinforcement techniques in all aspects of animal training. When not giving private lessons through Romp & Rastle, Gayle teaches group classes at Happy-Go-Lucky Dog Training & Playcare. In her spare time, she likes to teach tricks to Dakota, a Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix adopted from the Oregon Humane Society.