Thunderpaws ABQ offers purely positive professional training using gentle methods and positive reinforcement to enhance the relationship between dogs and their owners. Hepzibah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), providing private training covering a comprehensive range of skills such as puppy socialization, potty and crate training, loose leash walking, basic household manners and obedience, advanced obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation and testing, tricks, therapy dog preparation, elimination of problem behaviors, and behavior modification. All training at Thunderpaws ABQ conforms to the standards set by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, and Pet Partners (formerly the Delta Society).
Hepzibah E. Hoffman-Rogers
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