About me

Hi! I'm Māra Ruņģe, and this is my dog and greatest teacher Benjamin.

In 2023, I started an exciting journey into the world of dogs to ensure the best possible life for my best buddy. The knowledge I gained was so valuable that I wanted to go further and become a certified canine behaviorist, sharing my knowlage with all curious dog parents.

I will work with your dog only with love, patience, and respect. You won't see me pulling on leash or giving commands. At the international dog trainers' school, that is well known for its ethical approach, I learned about dog language, their needs and natural behaviours. I understand how to communicate with a dog to achieve the best result and I believe (and now also know) that a dog can be taught anything by understanding them and finding the right approach.

When working with any dog and their human, the feelings, thoughts, and needs of both parties are important to me. I am used to "going in to deep" and looking at situations comprehensively. If your dog pulls on the leash during walks, it doesn't necessarily mean we need to teach them to heel. Often, it is enough to look at daily habits (both the dog's and the human's) and understand what creates imbalance in this little animal's life. And the leash pulling stops on its own.

Of course, I continue to gain new knowledge by exploring the latest research and regularly communicating with ethical canine behaviorists worldwide to share experiences.

EDUCATION:

I will be a great help for dogs that:

Are puppies and want to explore the world and grow up to be brave and healthy dogs
Are afraid of anything – noises, people, other dogs, being alone, etc.
Are "aggressive" – growl, bark, lunge to other dogs or people
Pull on the leash and are constantly in a hurry
Suddenly change their behavior, which starts to interfere with daily life
Are full of energy and cannot focus on anything you say
Exhibit any other behavior you find problematic, disruptive, or unpleasant

And I will be a strong support for dog parents who:

Feel desperate because they no longer know how to solve the problem
Want to understand their pet
Want to love their dog and provide a comfortable life without harsh obedience training
Want to establish an unbreakable bond with their dog
Do not want to traumatize their animal – neither physically nor emotionally
Want to ensure their pet has a safe environment and emotional support
Are ready to learn! Yes, we humans are the ones who need to be taught. Our dogs already know everything. :)

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ABOUT THE HAPPY DOG

Laimīgs suns (Happy dog) includes everything I wish for dogs and their parents. For a dog to be truly happy, they need happy, knowledgeable, and understanding people by their side who can provide training that is appropriate for their age and character. "Laimīgs suns" focuses specifically on educating people and provides all the necessary tools to improve the lives of both humans and dogs in the long term..

Our core values are:

EQUALITY – Humans and animals are equal. The emotional well-being, needs and boundaries of both humans and dogs are equally important to us.
COMMUNICATION – The foundation of any happy relationship is successful and respectful communication. Our aim is to establish a connection and a common language between humans and dogs, so that both parties have the opportunity to both speak and listen.
NATURALITY – We encourage all dogs to do their doggy things. We do not ask them to do anything that could harm their physical or emotional well-being. We understand what a natural environment for dogs is, and we share our knowledge to everyone who wants to know.
ETHICAL METHODS – In our training, we use only ethical and science-based methods. In this school, there are no physical or emotional punishments. In the training process we take care dogs natural needs, considering every dogs personality, their age, breed, history etc.
HOLISTIC APPROACH – All processes in the body and mind are connected, so we look for the cause of any behavior problem instead of fighting the consequences to get a permanent result.
EDUCATION – Canine and their behavior are continuously studied, so we also keep learning and gaining new knowledge. We always ensure that we learn from specialists who align with our values and always prioritize the dog in their work.