Keshau Henderson is a graduate of Janis Bradley’s distinguished Dog Training Internship Academy – a comprehensive program that provided her with a thorough understanding of animal behavior & learning and focused on the use of science-based and humane training techniques to change both a dog’s behavior and a dog’s underlying emotional state that may be driving undesirable behavior.
Training Philosophy
Mindful Pup fosters fulfilling relationships between people and their dogs. You will understand your dog’s needs and direct their world to eliminate problem behaviors. You will see the results and reap the rewards of a loving and cooperative canine companionship.
Services
Mindful Pup offers private consults and assessments to evaluate any concerning or unwanted behavior your dog may be displaying. During a consult, we will observe your dog, listen to your concerns and answer your questions. A written summary of the visit with our observations and personalized training recommendations will be sent to you. I have experience with a wide variety of breeds and extensive experience with breeds that are often described as willful, stubborn, or independent. I also specialize in dogs who are fearful, shy and under socialized. Consults are charged by the session and may run well past 1 hour in duration. Session fee: $125.00
Mindful Pup can help you communicate with your dog more effectively, and therefore train more efficiently. During your sessions, you will receive easy to follow, hands-on instruction that is dog and people friendly. You can expect your sessions to be dynamic, educational and engaging as we encourage everyone in the household to participate in the session and the training of your dog. Sessions are 1 hour long and include: homework, session write up or video, 1 month email & phone follow up.
Mindful Pup offers day training as a convenient option for dog owners with a busy schedule. We will come to your home to discuss your training needs and goals. We will discuss exactly how we will proceed with your dog, and provide you with videos of the training sessions. When the training is complete, we will schedule a hand-off session with you so we can teach you how to elicit and maintain the behaviors we taught your dog.
Certifications
- CTBC, CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
- DTIA Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant
- Living & Learning with Animals (Susan Friedman, PhD)
- Dog Emotion and Cognition (Duke University)
- Professional member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
- Professional member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
Specializations
Leash Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Anxiety, House Soiling, Inappropriate Barking, Chewing & Destructive Behavior, Stranger Fear Aggression, Handling, Jumping, Basic Obedience, Come When Called, Leash Skills
Training Methods
Reward based, force free, and scientifically-sound techniques
