Carla Brown
Carla Brown has been training dogs professionally for 15 years.
Training Philosophy
Carla is committed to upholding the high standards of her profession and continually pursues advanced education opportunities in this growing field. The science of dog behavior is exciting and ever-changing! She especially loves to work with challenging behavior cases and collaborates with local veterinarians. Carla has a passion for teaching and loves to work with all members of a family to help each one develop their own special bond with the canine family members.
Services
The Savvy Dog offers a variety of services, including:
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Group Classes:
Puppy Good Manners, Adult Good Manners, Specialty Classes
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Private Training & Behavior Consultation:
Customized private training sessions for problem behaviors and behavior modification
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Pet Selection & Preparation:
Help choosing a dog that fits your family and lifestyle
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation and Evaluations:
Preparation for the CGC test through Adult and Intermediate Good Manners classes
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Playgroups:
Supervised playgroups for dogs who need exercise and socialization
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Seminars:
Stay tuned for upcoming seminars
Pricing:
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Initial Consultation Session:
$170
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Private Training Hourly Rate:
$90/ Hour
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Group Classes:
$170 tuition includes all group sessions + materials
Certifications
Carla is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) by the Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Specializations
Carla specializes in working with challenging behavior cases and collaborates with local veterinarians.
Training Methods
Carla uses positive reward-based training methods.
Media Appearances
Carla writes The Savvy Trainer column in the Sierra Sun.
