Name: Kristen Noel

History:
Kristen grew up in the sticks of Foster-Glocester where they actually did go to school but they didn't: walk their dogs, train their dogs or pick up after their dogs. The transition from growing up in the country on 18 acres of land to her first job in the “city” forever changed her idea of what a pet dog was. While waiting for her first job interview at Petsmart, Kristen remembers wandering over to the store’s training ring to watch the class. It was there that she realized dog training was a “real job” that she could make into a career.
Kristen has come a long way from the makeshift backyard agility courses she would design for her aging Jack Russell Terrier;she has now spent more than half her life learning, building and enhancing her skills in the industry.
This is more than a side job or a hobby- it is all she has ever done; her past, present and future is dedicated to the hundreds of clients and dogs she has worked with and continues to serve every day. Her experiences in this industry, both good and bad, have shaped and continue to strengthen her decision to provide behavior consultation services to the public as her career..

Training Philosophy:
Kristen believes that continued education is a necessity for those in the dog training profession. She devotes herself to staying up on the latest advancements in dog training and is committed to training with force-free training techniques.
Kristen specializes in puppyhood coaching; she will help you and your pup get started on the right paw while guiding your relationship and helping it grow. She will work tirelessly with you to prevent future behavior problems- including things you may not even think of! Kristen has a special talent (and patience) for puppy problems such as nipping, jumping, barking, crate training, potty training, proper socialization and communication. She also specializes in puppy and adolescent resource guarding cases.
Kristen will guide you through the dog training process with honesty and integrity. Training will be tailored to your lifestyle and goals, but more than anything to your dog as an individual. Our expectations of our dogs and their roles in our families have changed- so must our approach. That is the foundation of Modern Dog Training RI: Training People for their Pups.

Services:
Modern Dog Training offers a range of dog training services tailored to meet the unique needs of your pup, including obedience training, behavior modification, reactivity training and canine consulting to meet your dog's specific needs using positive, fear free training methods.

Puppy Training

• Puppy Preschool Class: $215. The emphasis of this five week puppy class is socialization! This introduction to puppy obedience addresses common challenges of puppy raising and training. Learn how to properly introduce your puppy to sights and sounds, build confidence, prepare for grooming and vet visits, and more! Tuition includes two FREE Puppy Play Groups held Saturdays at 4pm. This class is appropriate for puppies up to 6 months old. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
• Puppy Obedience Class: $215. This five week puppy training class focuses on the foundations every puppy and guardian needs to have a great start together. We cover basic manners and include preparation for, and administration of, the AKC STAR Puppy Test. Appropriate for puppies 4 months to 1 year old. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
• Puppy Play Group: $45 (3 pack). This 30 minute Puppy Play Group is designed for pro-social puppies under 6 months old. Your first play Group will be an evaluation for $15, following sessions must be purchased in packages of 3. This play group does not include behavior modification for fearful, aggressive or reactive pups. All forms of behavior modification MUST be addressed in Private Lessons with our Family Dog Mediation Package. Pre-Registration REQUIRED; Saturdays at 4pm.

Adult Dog Training

• Walk This Way Class: $215. This five week dog training class covers the fundamentals of helping your adolescent or adult pup navigate their environment appropriately on leash. Appropriate for non-aggressive pups over 6 months. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
• Manners Class: $215. This five week dog training class focuses on all the basics your adolescent or adult pup needs to live a safe, happy and healthy life within your modern household and when visiting the groomer or vet. This class will include counter surfing, polite greetings, coping skills, cooperative vet and grooming care, clicker training, basic cues and more! Appropriate for pups over 6 months. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
• Canine Good Citizen Class: $255. This five week dog training class covers preparation for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Exam. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
• Reactive Rover Class: $255. This five week dog training class is designed for pups that bark, lunge, pull or simply get too excited around other dogs, people or other stimuli. If you have a non-aggressive reactive dog this class is for you! This class will empower guardians with strategies to effectively meet their reactive pup’s needs and become the best partner for their pup. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks; first class is HUMANS ONLY, no pups please!

Other Classes

• Modern Dog 101: $55. This virtual Thinkific course covers all the basics! You'll learn about our science-based training methods, how dogs learn, equipment recommendations, how to prevent and address common unwanted behaviors like nipping, jumping and barking, and more! You will also learn Modern Dog’s signature Three Steps to Training. Workshop is offered virtually via Thinkific.
• Cooperative Care Class: $255. This five week dog training class focuses on helping your pup become an active and willing participant in procedures such as vet care, grooming and body handling through interactive pattern games, desensitization, counterconditioning and relationship building. Make grooming and vet visits less stressful for your pup, your groomer, vet and yourself! Class is taught by Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) Amanda Cassidy. Amanda specializes in cooperative care practices for husbandry procedures whether at home, during vet visits or at the groomer. Appropriate for pups of any age. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.

Private Training

• Private Dog Training Lessons: Individualized experiences beginning with a 1.5-2 hour Behavior Assessment. After your assessment, your trainer will work one-on-one with you and your pup to address behavior challenges either in the comfort of your own home or at our >2,000sf training center in East Greenwich.
  
  • Behavior Assessment $255
  • Private Training Program $615
  • Additional Working Lessons $139
  • Virtual Follow Up $65

Canine Consulting

• Canine Consulting: Get matched with the Perfect Pup for your family!
  
  • Consultation $215
  • Follow Up Consulting* Appointments $86
  • Virtual Follow Up Consulting* Appointments $65

Rentals

• Ring Rentals: Looking for a private and secure spot to train or play with your pup?
  
  • Ring Rental: $30
  • Add on Enrichment Room: +$10
  • Enrichment Room Package: $145 (Save 10%)

Packages

• New Pup Prep: Get started on the right Paw!
  A $75 value for only $60 (20% discount)
• Enriched Puppy Package: Prepare yourself and your new puppy for a happy life together!
  A $555 value for only $425
• Adolescent Angst Package: Help your adolescent or adult pup with foundations and public manners!
  A $565 value for only $459
• Foundations Package: Learn foundation skills for your adolescent or adult pup!
  $565 value for only $459
• Complete Reactivity Package: Learn foundation skills in Reactive Rover class then expand with private 1:1 training and ring time!
  A $668 value for only $550
• AKC Manners Package: Prepare for BOTH the AKC STAR Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Tests!
  A $641 value for only $495

Certifications:
Kristen is now an internationally Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). The CCPDT is the only independent, standardized certification for dog training professionals that confirms and awards credentials based upon a rigorous examination and thorough verification of the skills and knowledge a professional has attained through education and experience. The CCPDT is unlike certificate programs, which can be offered by any individual or organization and award certificates upon graduation.
Kristen is one of the first 50 internationally Certified Family Dog Mediators (FDM) through industry expert and Applied Animal Ethologist Kim Brophey. Family dog mediation is dedicated to bridging the gap between people and dogs, between the sciences, between the history of humans and dogs and our modern dog world.
Kristen is one of four Fear Free Certified Professionals (FFCP) Trainers in Rhode Island and a Canine Training Professional (CTP) with The Pet Professional Guild- the organization for force free pet professionals.
Kristen is a Certified Reactivity Specialist as well as a Certified Puppy Specialist, Certified Children & Dogs Specialist and Certified Canine Body Language Specialist though the Dog Training College.
She is also certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Instructor and Evaluator, STAR Puppy Instructor and Evaluator and AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the international Initiative for Force-Free Dog Training and the AKC Dog Training Community. She has completed instruction in Suzanne Clothier’s Treat-Retreat certificate course and Dr. Amy Cook’s “Play Way! For Reactivity and Aggression Challenges!”
Kristen has completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course by Michael Shikashio (CDBC) and attended the 3-day Aggression in Dogs Conference in 2022.
Kristen has also earned the Canine Good Citizen title with her dog, Ryder, as well as Novice and Intermediate Trick Dog titles (TKN and TKI). She is also certified in Pet CPR & First Aid through the Pet Emergency Education program.

Specializations:
Puppyhood coaching, puppy problems such as nipping, jumping, barking, crate training, potty training, proper socialization and communication, puppy and adolescent resource guarding cases

Training Methods:
Positive, force free training methods, fear free training methods, Family Dog Mediation methods, progressive positive reinforcement, non-invasive, non-aversive techniques

Social Media Links:
Instagram: @moderndogri
Facebook: Facebook.com/moderndogri

Training people for their pups: the expectations of dogs and their roles in families have evolved. Modern dog training employs a holistic, science-based, force-free, and progressive reinforcement approach to foster communication and desired behaviors.

This cultivates a healthy relationship rooted in cooperation and trust rather than force and submission. The humane and scientifically grounded approach enables both individuals and dogs to thrive. The focus lies in helping clients develop improved relationships with their canine companions.

The extensive private in-home dog training program, available statewide, along with group classes offered at the Warwick, Rhode Island facility, establishes a comprehensive dog training service in the area.