History
Madeline Gabriel is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and mom who has helped over a thousand dog-loving families prepare for baby or resolve conflict between dogs and toddlers. She started her career managing the Behavior and Training Program at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA while she was pregnant with her first child. She then began teaching prenatal classes at major San Diego hospitals in 2004 and working individually with families to resolve troublesome dynamics. Her programs grew to reach hundreds of families per year. She later moved to North Carolina and restarted her business in an online format.
Training Philosophy
Madeline Gabriel’s training philosophy is based on kindness to both people and animals. She believes that dogs are always doing what they are supposed to be doing based on their individual life experiences. She trains from the guiding principle that ‘If you don’t like what your dog is doing, you can change it!’ She believes that the most effective way to build new habits is to train from a point of success, focusing on what the dog can do and building on those strengths. She uses positive reinforcement-based training methods and avoids any sort of correction-based training.
Services
Madeline Gabriel offers online courses, personal coaching, and a friendly community for families with dogs and kids. Her flagship course, ‘Preparing for Life With Dog and Baby,’ covers pregnancy through preschool and helps families avoid risks and build friendship and peace in their family. She also offers individual consultations to help families resolve conflict between dogs and toddlers.
Certifications
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Level 3 Certified TAGteacher
- Certified Family Dog Mediator®
- AKC Canine Good Citizen® Evaluator
Specializations
- Dog and baby relationships
- Preventing dog bites to children
- Helping families with dogs and kids
- Resolving conflict between dogs and toddlers
Training Methods
- Positive reinforcement-based training
- Clicker training
- TAGteachTM
Customer Reviews
- ‘I thought I had heard and read all the advice out there regarding dog and baby relationships, but the spin Madeline takes is new and fresh. It was not what I expected, but as I digested the information and my daughter grew older, I became aware of just how vital Madeline’s tips and point of view are in order to keep my daughter’s relationships with dogs harmonious and safe for both her and her canine friends.’
- ‘I am so glad I took this class because there is so much to learn that is not common knowledge to the average person, especially when it comes to dog body language. I would have done so many things differently had I not taken this class, and in doing so I would have been putting both my dog and baby at risk. I am so happy to say that my baby is now 6 weeks old, and we had a very smooth transition in bringing her home.’
- ‘I’m happy to say that with the advice from the class, our dog has a respectful, calm approach to our newborn! Without this class, we wouldn’t have been able to implement certain behaviors on our part to allow a smooth introduction and peaceful living arrangement between our dog and our new baby. Our dog that was always uneasy around small children is completely calm with our new addition!’
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Media Appearances
Madeline Gabriel has appeared on local TV segments in San Diego.
