Debra has been a Clinic Manager at NVA since we built our facility in 2002. She also provides dog training services to our clients and patients.
As a dog trainer with 35+ year’s experience, she continues to pursue continuing education seminars so she can remain at the cutting edge of an ever changing scientific discipline. She has raised and trained Golden Retrievers, an English Cocker Spaniel, a Papillion, two Chinese Cresteds and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. She uses her knowledge to compete in American Kennel Club (AKC) events such as conformation, obedience, tracking and scent work. Debra enjoys frequent trips with her furry friends to dog events. Debra and her dogs have achieved many Champion Titles including an AKC/Canadian Champion Golden Retriever, a Canadian Champion Papillion, an AKC Grand Champion Chinese Crested and many scent work titles including a Masters Scent Work title with Mork, the Wirehaired griffon.
Training Philosophy
Debra Young offers training for dogs and puppies in a safe, loving environment. During each class, she will teach you tips and tricks for helping your dog understand what to do and how to behave when you give a specific command. When your dog performs the task correctly, we encourage you to either shower your pet with praise or offer a treat. In the beginning, we find that treats help reinforce positive behavior, but as your dog learns more and becomes more consistent, showering praise and affection helps your dog learn how to please you.
Services
- Dog training for puppies and adult dogs. Training includes basic commands, like sit, stay and heel, and preventing unwanted behaviors, like begging for table scraps and laying on the furniture.
Training Methods
- Positive reinforcement dog training.
