Operating as a self-employed individual, the dog trainer provides in-home private training for pet dogs within the Wilmette Park District. The services focus on resolving behavioral issues, decreasing leash reactivity, and addressing separation anxiety.
Additionally, group classes offered include Growly Dog, K9 Nose Work, Puppy, and specialty classes. The trainer holds certifications and utilizes various training equipment such as flat collars, head halters, and no-pull harnesses, excluding choke or shock collars. The training philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement, aiming to teach dogs to become responsible for their own actions.
The services are available in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The trainer has attended seminars by notable figures in the field such as Dr. Patricia McConnell, Trish King, Pia Silvana, Patty Ruzzo, Pamela Reid, Ian Dunbar, Suzanne Clothier, Roger Abrantes, Kathy Sdao, Steve White, Nina Bondarenko, Jean Donaldson, Leslie McDevitt, Dr. Karen Overall, and others, as well as specific programs at Cornell University and Clicker Expo.
