FirstBarkTiff took the time to work with a dog I wasn’t sure I could handle keeping. She was very realistic about goals and so organized in her methods. She also was very patient with me as well! If you want a happy dog but also an understood and more obedient one, call Tiff!
Free to Be Dog
Southern Pines, North Carolina
About Free to Be Dog
Private, in-home dog training in Southern Pines, NC, specializing in positive reinforcement and fear-free methods. Led by a Master’s-level Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB), we create customized training plans that build confidence, improve behavior, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their families. Ideal for dedicated dog owners seeking science-based, compassionate training to help their dogs thrive at home and on adventures.
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Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
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- In-home training
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- Puppies Customer-reported
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- Personalized training plans
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- Positive reinforcement
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- education 2
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We had an amazing experience working with Tiff Score at Free to Be Dog! She helped tremendously with leash training, enrichment, and behavior, and we’re already reaping the benefits. Walks are so much more enjoyable now. With Tiff as our coach, she brought us hope and added so mu…Read full reviewClose full review
We had an amazing experience working with Tiff Score at Free to Be Dog! She helped tremendously with leash training, enrichment, and behavior, and we’re already reaping the benefits. Walks are so much more enjoyable now. With Tiff as our coach, she brought us hope and added so much more joy to our days! Moose responded so well to Tiff’s training style, and she made everything easy for us to understand and practice at home. We’re so grateful for her help and highly recommend Tiff and Free to Be Dog to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive dog trainer!
Tiff is absolutely a number one dog trainer and wonderful person! I recommend her a million percent!! She helped us with our pup, now 11 months old, George, with teaching him the basics and re-training me to be the best dog leader I can be. Oh, and Georgie absolutely adores her!!! We miss seeing you, Tiff! 🐾🖤
I cannot say enough great things about Tiff Score with Free To Be Dog. Tiff has worked with both of my dogs, and the experience has been incredible. I started getting help from Tiff in back in 2021 and she has been our dog trainer ever since! One of my dogs has is a bit more cha…Read full reviewClose full review
I cannot say enough great things about Tiff Score with Free To Be Dog. Tiff has worked with both of my dogs, and the experience has been incredible. I started getting help from Tiff in back in 2021 and she has been our dog trainer ever since! One of my dogs has is a bit more challenging when it came to his behavior, and as owners, we know how stressful it can be, but Tiff approached everything with patience, and knowledge. She takes the time to truly understand each dog as an individual and tailors the training to what they need, which has made a huge difference for us. Because of her guidance, I feel more confident in helping my dogs succeed. I highly recommend Free To Be Dog.
We are so grateful for Tiff! When we brought home our new puppy, Lola, we wanted to start training right away—but she was still three weeks away from getting her rabies shot. Tiff was able to begin working with us immediately, which made such a difference during those critical ea…Read full reviewClose full review
We are so grateful for Tiff! When we brought home our new puppy, Lola, we wanted to start training right away—but she was still three weeks away from getting her rabies shot. Tiff was able to begin working with us immediately, which made such a difference during those critical early weeks. We didn’t have to delay important foundational training, and that peace of mind was priceless. In the past, I was able to take my dogs to group lessons, but with my current job my schedule is much more unpredictable. Having Tiff come to our home on a schedule that worked for our family was absolutely wonderful. It made training consistent, practical, and tailored to our real-life environment. We didn’t miss any key puppy lessons, and everything felt customized to Lola and our household. Now that Lola is in her adolescent phase we’re continuing to work with Tiff and are so thankful for her guidance. We’re especially excited for her to teach both of our dogs swimming and pool safety this summer. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, flexible, and supportive trainer who truly meets you where you are, Tiff is it. Highly recommend
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