Unleashed Behavior and Training Services
Unleashed Behavior and Training Services is owned and operated by Holly, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Family Dog Mediator. She has a passion for animals and helping humans build strong relationships with their dogs. Holly has two Weimaraners named Izzy and Benny, and a cat named Bazinga. Jen is also a trainer with Unleashed Behavior and Training Services. She has a B.S. in Animal Science with an emphasis in companion animals from the University of Minnesota. She began her training journey with an internship with a service dog organization, caring for & working with the dogs in final training. She has since been the lead puppy trainer at a dog daycare & boarding facility. Jen is a certified Pet Care Provider with the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. She also is a CPDT-KA and Certified Family Dog Mediator. She loves assisting dogs and their owners with creating enjoyable and successful partnerships. Jen also provides Dog Walking services in the St. Paul area. She has a Mini American Shepherd mix named Bucky that she enjoys going on adventures with.
Training Philosophy
Unleashed Behavior and Training Services believes in positive reinforcement training methods. They emphasize building a strong relationship between the dog and owner through clear communication and trust. They believe that a dog that trusts its owner will be more eager to learn and participate in training.
Services
Unleashed Behavior and Training Services offers a variety of services, including:
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Private Lessons:
Personalized and professional training sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of the dog and owner. These sessions are available for individual attention and can be conducted in the client’s home or virtually.
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Behavior Consulting:
Assessment and management planning for dogs experiencing aggression, anxiety, or other behavioral issues. This service includes gathering information, providing a safety and management plan, and referring clients to a board certified veterinary behaviorist if necessary.
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Group Classes:
Small group classes (4-8 dogs) that meet for 6 weeks, 1 hour per week. Classes include:
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Puppy Kindergarten:
$145
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Obedience Level 1 & 2:
$145
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Puppy Play School:
A fun, safe, and educational experience for puppies and their owners. This class covers socialization, chewing, biting/mouthing, jumping, handling, appropriate play, crate training, potty training, and more. The class meets for 6 weeks, 1 hour per week, and costs $145 per puppy.
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Dog Walking:
Jen provides dog walking services in the St. Paul area.
Certifications
Both Holly and Jen are Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and Certified Family Dog Mediators. Jen is also a certified Pet Care Provider with the International Boarding and Pet Services Association.
Specializations
Unleashed Behavior and Training Services specializes in positive reinforcement training methods for dogs of all ages. They offer services for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues. They also specialize in helping owners build strong relationships with their dogs.
Training Methods
Unleashed Behavior and Training Services uses positive reinforcement training methods. This means that they focus on rewarding desired behaviors and ignoring or redirecting unwanted behaviors. They believe that this approach is more humane and effective than punishment-based methods.
