Best Team Ever

Confidence for you. Clarity for your dog. Connection for both.

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Mission: Connection Over Control

Your dog doesn’t just need commands — they need calm leadership, clear communication, and a structured environment where trust can grow.


We help dog owners build confident, reliable relationships based on understanding, not frustration.


When you both know what to expect, freedom naturally follows.

These are the fundamental principles we use to help you and your dog live your best lives together!

The Structure → Trust → Freedom Method

Rooted in Structure

Creating Safety and Consistency

Establish clear boundaries and routines so dogs feel safe and know what’s expected

  • Teach foundation behaviors (sit, stay, recall, loose leash walking)

  • Outcome: Dogs feel secure; humans feel in control without force

Growing in Trust

Building Communication and Confidence

Strengthen the bond between dog and human through guided interactions

  • Use positive reinforcement tailored to your dog’s personality

  • Outcome: Dogs learn to rely on and respect their humans; humans understand their dog’s signals

Thriving in Freedom

Confidence and Independent Calm

Enable dogs to enjoy freedom while staying safe and calm

  • Real-world scenario training and off-leash skills

  • Outcome: Dogs are well-behaved everywhere; humans feel confident and stress-free

Board & Train Services

“The difference in her mindset is everything. We feel so much more connected.”

“Just basic manners can change the way the whole house feels, everyone is more relaxed and confident.”

Why Choose Us?

Brittni Branton
Founder/Head Trainer

Ellie Branton
Distraction Director

When we first got our dog, the only thing I wanted was the ability to take her everywhere with me. I wanted a well behaved, calm, cooperative pup that could be by my side no matter where we went or what we were doing. What I learned is that in order to create this kind of life with her, we needed structure, trust, boundaries, expectations and connection.

Dogs mirror the energy and clarity of their humans. That’s why we truly believe structure creates safety, communication builds trust, and freedom follows naturally. Our core values guide everything we do:

  • Connection First – Understanding before correction

  • Calm Energy – Leading with peace and confidence

  • Clear Communication – Clarity builds trust

  • Structure Creates Freedom – Boundaries enable independence

  • Progress Over Perfection – Every dog and human learn at their own pace

Get Started with The STF Method

Calm. Connected. Confident. Every Dog. Every Human. Every Home.