About
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with a CPDT-KA certification using only Positive Reinforcement techniques. Please read my 115+ Google reviews and 75+ FB reviews. I look forward to working with you and your pup!
Specialties
Private or board lessons
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial call to discuss issues and specifics of what they are looking for in training. Schedule dog training sessions to begin working on obedience training and/or behavior modification.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
7 years dog training with over 9,000 hrs. training
Volunteer trainer at city shelter for 5 years
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Completed Karen Pryor Dog Training Foundation course
Completed Susan Smith Learning Theory courses
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
4 Session Private In-Home Training:
$500 for Puppy Training
$525 Basic Obedience
$550 for Advanced Obedience training.
How did you get started in this business?
Took my own dog to dog training 15 years ago and fell in love with dog training! A huge fan of Cesar Millan, Victoria Stillwell and many other dog trainers.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Private in-home training with a variety of different breed of dogs from german shephers, bulldogs, labs, Golden Retrievers, Golden Doodles, Schnauzers, bichons and many others.
I enjoy working with families that have children and want to get them involved in the dog training.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
After working with a pitbull mix for a few months with fearful issues getting in the car, I was able to desensitize the dog to get in my car and go for rides.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
If you are looking for the flexibility private in-home dog training to socialize your new pup or a new dog member to the existing family or obedience train your dog so they are a more well-behaved member of the family I would welcome a call from you.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What issues are they having with their dog?
What is their end goal with dog training?
Are they committed to the follow up between dog training sessions?