Four Paws, Four Directions Dog Training & Behavior Consulting offers practical and positive dog training and behavior consulting to enhance the social and spiritual bonds between dogs and their humans.
Services include in-home consulting on all issues, including aggression.
Certifications:
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
Training Equipment:
no chain, choke or prong collars, no shock collars, ‘e-collars’ or citronella collars. Only flat collars, plain leashes, no-pull harnesses, and occasionally, head halters are used.
Training Philosophy:
Force Free Positive Reinforcement. Methods incorporate the latest scientific research on how dogs learn and experience the world.
Locations Served:
Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga Counties (NY).
Four Paws, Four Directions emphasizes positive dog training that facilitates the social and spiritual relationship between dogs and their human companions.
The philosophy emphasizes positive methods that are proven to give dogs confidence and produce an enthusiastic responsiveness to their owners.
Services include private sessions and group classes that teach owners and dogs how to work harmoniously together.
Dogs learn life skills and good manners, while humans learn effective ways of communicating with their significant canine.
With over 15 years of experience training dogs with problem behaviors and graduate work in applied animal behavior, the trainer offers unique insights into helping dogs and their owners achieve their fullest potential as social partners.
