Dulcey is a professional dog trainer with over 12 years of experience in dog training and animal care, including almost a decade of experience teaching group and private classes in the Triad. Dulcey also worked in a shelter environment as the Behavior Intern for the Kentucky Humane Society for two years.
Training isn’t just a career for Dulcey, it is her passion. She grew up in rural, Kentucky and adopted Senna, a leash reactive Aussie mix that ignited her love for dog training and behavior modification. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with a Minor in Psychology in 2011.
Training Philosophy
Dulcey only utilizes the most up to date, science backed methods and tools to train your dog and your family! (Yes, humans get trained too!) As a force free trainer, she will never hurt or scare your dog in the name of “training.” She designs her lesson plans specifically for your situation, ensuring your personal goals are met and making classes fun at the same time!
Services
Dulcey offers a variety of services, including:
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In-person or online training and pet sitting
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New Puppy Consultations
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Private classes
(in-person or virtual)
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Group classes
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Day training
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Board and train
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In-home pet sitting services
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Pet taxi services
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Sleep Away Camp
Dulcey also offers payment plans for many of her training programs.
Certifications
Dulcey holds the following certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA), May 2015
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), September 2012
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, May 2011
- Cat and Dog First Aid course through the American Red Cross
Specializations
Dulcey specializes in:
- Basic manners and obedience training
- Behavior modification
- Problem prevention
- Puppy training
Training Methods
Dulcey uses force-free training methods, which means she never uses punishment or aversive techniques. She focuses on positive reinforcement and building a strong relationship between the dog and owner.
Customer Reviews
“Dulcey didn’t just teach my dog how to sit, stay, come, and lay down, she literally changed the relationship between me and my dog for the better.”
- Courtney C.
“Dulcey was great with Rosie! We did private lessons and it was definitely worth it!!! She was great with catering to our needs and working with our kids with Rosie!”
— Lori D.
“Dulcey really gets dogs. She has done such incredible work with my two service dogs in training.”
— Jen P.
“Dulcey is patient, intuitive, and a great educator (for me and the dog)! She responds to questions in class and anytime I’ve reached out to her. She’s got tons of experience and great ideas to try. All of that, plus Watson loves her. And not just for the treats she gives.”
— Heather B.
“Dulcey is amazing with dogs and extremely knowledgeable about training techniques, dog behavior, and the psychology behind it all. We would not hesitate to have Kaipo take more of her courses and HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent dog trainer. Thanks Dulcey!”
— Scott A.
