Corporate Vision belief that every dog deserves a chance, places Rescue Dogs Training in a category of its own. At the heart of Rescue Dogs Training is a commitment to education – not just for dogs, but for their humans, too. Megan works closely with each client to build understanding, communication, and confidence, often drawing parallels between canine and human psychology to deepen empathy. At Rescue Dogs Training, dogs are not the only ones to learn something new; owners leave empowered with a new understanding of their animals, and how to interact with them. A number of clients remain in close contact with Megan long after their sessions end, a testament to the trust and transformation that defines the work undertaken by Rescue Dogs Training. Looking ahead, Rescue Dogs Training is preparing to expand its impact through facility growth, mentorship programmes, and continued advocacy for dogs in vulnerable situations. Megan’s vision includes creating space for more rescues, mentoring young women in trauma-informed training, and challenging misconceptions around what it truly means to save a dog. Her research highlights the emotional toll of separation and the systemic gaps that often fail both animals and their owners. As Megan works towards securing funding and building out new initiatives, Rescue Dogs Training’s mission remains unchanged: to protect, educate, and rehabilitate with empathy and insight. This is a philosophy that not only transforms the lives of dogs but reshapes the communities surrounding them, earning Rescue Dogs Training the title of New Mexico’s Best Dog Training and Rehabilitation Company 2025. Contact: Megan Perkins Company: Rescue Dogs Training LLC Web Address: www.rescuedogstraining.com Best Dog Training & Rehabilitation Company 2025 – New Mexico As awareness grows around canine mental health and trauma-informed training, more dog owners are seeking approaches that go beyond obedience and address the root causes of behavioural challenges. From anxiety and fear to behavioural reactivity, the need for rehabilitation-focused education is reshaping the training landscape. At the forefront of this shift is Rescue Dogs Training, a New Mexico-based company offering science-led, relationship-based programmes that help atrisk rescues and their owners build lasting trust and communication. Founder Megan Perkins told us more below. Based in Tijeras, Rescue Dogs Training is a specialist provider of rehabilitation-focused dog training, working with at-risk rescues and their owners to build trust, communication, and long-term behavioural change. Founded by Megan Perkins, the company takes a science-led, relationship-based approach to canine education, offering tailored programmes that address trauma, reactivity, and aggression with empathy and expertise. Rescue Dogs Training was founded on a deeply personal mission: to transform the way humans understand and interact with dogs. Drawing from lived experience and the latest canine behavioural science, Megan has developed a rehabilitation-first approach that prioritises trust, communication, and emotional insight. Her methods challenge outdated conventions, focusing instead on silent cues, physical positioning, and instinctive connection. With no initial funding, infrastructure, or resources, Megan built the business from the ground up, driven by a commitment to help animals and their owners build relationships rooted in mutual respect and understanding. “Ever since I was a little girl, all I wanted to do was help people and animals. And I do that every day,” she shared. “I never intended on making money; I did it because I wanted to help. I do this in memory of all the dogs that I loved and that loved me when I needed it the most.” Diverging from mainstream dog training, Rescue Dogs Training focuses particularly on cases where fear, trauma, or aggression prevents dogs from responding to typical rewardbased methods. While many trainers rely on immediate positive reinforcement, Rescue Dogs Training analyses how attention itself shapes behaviour, and how misapplied praise can reinforce instability. This work is rooted in trauma-informed science, rejecting outdated curricula and unregulated certifications that often dominate the field. “No training programme is ever the same,” Megan added. “Every private training or board-and-train client has different triggers, different fears, and different behaviours, so I have to be creative and use different tools. Just like children, not all dogs learn the same way or at the same speed.” Rather than forcing obedience, Rescue Dogs Training allows space for trust to develop organically – waiting, observing, and using subtle cues to build connection. This intuitive method has proven especially effective with dogs deemed “untrainable,” offering a lifeline where many saw no hope. “A lot of my competitors assume that if they can’t do it, then the dog must die. No,” Megan told us. “If I don’t have the knowledge, I reach out to the right professional. This elitism leads to a lot of unnecessary euthanasia.” This refusal to give up, driven by the AIS-Sep25116
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