Karen Suzanne Shipe
Karen Shipe left the world of high tech six years ago to pursue her passion of working with dogs. She is a force-free trainer who uses reward-based methods to train dogs. She completed her apprenticeship with Mardi Richmond of Good Dog Santa Cruz. She is a graduate of the Trish King Academy of Dog Behavior and completed the Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Foundations course. She spent 5 years volunteering at the Humane Society Silicon Valley socializing and working with shelter dogs.
Training Philosophy
Karen Shipe is a force-free trainer who uses reward-based methods to train dogs to do the right thing rather than punish them for ‘bad’ or unwanted behaviors. She follows humane, science-based dog training practices.
Services
The Teachers Pet Dog Training offers the following services:
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Basic Obedience and Manners Package:
Teaches dogs how to sit, down, stay, and come in real-world situations.
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Pawsitive Puppy Package:
Uses fun, force-free techniques to teach puppies the basics of polite puppyhood, including how to behave in the household, take civilized walks, and keep their teeth to themselves.
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Walk-n-Train:
Provides a mid-day walk for dogs while their owners are at work, with the added benefit of loose leash training.
Certifications
Karen Shipe is a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
Specializations
Karen Shipe specializes in basic obedience, puppy training, and loose leash walking.
Training Methods
Karen Shipe uses force-free, reward-based methods, including clicker training.
