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Gallivan Burwell is a graduate of the renowned Academy for Dog Trainers in San Francisco, and the only trainer in New Orleans to have attained the "Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed" and "Certified Behavior Counselor Canine -Knowledge Assessed" credentials from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
Training Philosophy
Gallivan Burwell is a force-free dog trainer and behavior adjustment specialist, specializing in shy and fearful dogs. He believes in training dogs without using force or fear.
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Customer Reviews
Jean Donaldson, Director of The Academy for Dog Trainers and author of "The Culture Clash": Gallivan is smart, kind, educated, and has passion for dogs and their owners.
Susan Larson, Host of "The Reading Life," WWNO radio, New Orleans: Gallivan is a cross between a zen master and a drill sergeant.
Dr. Johanna Ecke, DVM: Gallivan is so talented at reading and interacting with our pets, and is the only trainer that I would recommend for puppy training all the way up through our adult patients with behavior issues.
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Sonja Bacuetes is a New Orleans native who grew up in Algiers Point. She developed a love for dogs at a young age, having lived with eight dogs throughout her childhood. As an adult, she adopted two dogs, Sarabi and Kiara, from the LA-SPCA.
After college, she worked with children providing behavioral services for eight years and earned her master's degree and a certification in applied behavior analysis. During this time, she fostered dogs through Take Paws Rescue, volunteered with the LA-SPCA, and addressed behavioral challenges with her own dogs. This experience sparked her passion for understanding dog behavior and helping dogs in New Orleans. She decided to combine her education in applied behavior analysis with her love of dogs and began her career in dog training. She spent several years working under a mentor and expanding her knowledge before starting her own company, Belle's Bark'n Behaviors, in May 2023.
Training Philosophy
Sonja Bacuetes believes in using evidence-based behavior change programs and force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. She does not use aversive tools like prong collars or e-collars and helps families transition away from them if necessary. Her goal is to help families understand their dog's mental, physical, and instinctual needs and provide them with the skills and resources to train their dog independently. She is committed to ongoing education and believes every dog has unique needs, tailoring training programs to meet both the dog's and the human's needs.
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Sonja Bacuetes offers a variety of services, including:
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Sonja Bacuetes specializes in force-free, positive reinforcement dog training, addressing a wide range of behaviors, including reactivity, anxiety, and general obedience. She also has experience working with dogs of all ages and breeds.
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Sonja Bacuetes uses evidence-based behavior change programs and force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. She focuses on understanding the dog's individual needs and creating customized training plans that are effective and enjoyable for both the dog and the owner.
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Gallivan Burwell
Gallivan Burwell is a graduate of the renowned Academy for Dog Trainers in San Francisco. He is the only trainer in New Orleans to have attained the "Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed" and "Certified Behavior Counselor Canine -Knowledge Assessed" credentials from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
Gallivan Burwell is a force-free dog trainer and behavior adjustment specialist. He believes that dogs are not pack animals and that training should be fun and based on positive reinforcement. He does not use force or fear in his training methods.
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Certifications
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Training Methods
Force-free dog training and behavior adjustment specializing in shy and fearful dogs.
Customer Reviews
Jean Donaldson
Director of The Academy for Dog Trainers and author of "The Culture Clash"
Gallivan is smart, kind, educated, and has passion for dogs and their owners.
Susan Larson
Host of "The Reading Life," WWNO radio, New Orleans
Gallivan is a cross between a zen master and a drill sergeant.
Dr. Johanna Ecke, DVM
Gallivan is so talented at reading and interacting with our pets, and is the only trainer that I would recommend for puppy training all the way up through our adult patients with behavior issues.
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Diego A. Perez is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant with over 15 years of experience. He is the founder of The Underdog Academy, a dog training school in San Diego, California. Diego is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong, loving relationships. He believes that every dog deserves a chance to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Diego's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement and building a strong bond between dogs and their owners. He uses a variety of methods to help dogs learn, including classical and operant conditioning, as well as clicker training. Diego believes that training should be fun and rewarding for both the dog and the owner.
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Diego is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CCBC). He is also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), previously known as KSA, specializes in basic and intermediate level training for puppies and adult dogs. Additionally, holds certification as a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).
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Shyneice Baker, also known as Shy, has been rescuing and rehabilitating animals since the age of 6. She developed a passion for animal care and training while volunteering at the New Orleans Audubon Nature Institute center, where she observed zookeepers teaching animals specific tasks. This sparked her interest in learning more about animals, leading her to pursue a career in animal care and dog training. She worked at Pets supermarket in Georgia, Animal Atlanta as an animal care expert, and the Atlanta Humane Society as an adoption counselor.
She furthered her education by attending Bauder College for a bachelor's degree in fashion design and business administration, Animal Behavior College to become a veterinarian technician and certified Dog Trainer, and the Animal Behavior Institute for Wildlife Rehabilitation. She also studied Jin Shin Jyutsu animal energy healing and public speaking.
Shy Baker has been running her own dog training company, K-9 Factor LLC, for 6 years, offering a wide range of services including grooming, training, behavior modification, obedience, puppy manners, rehabilitation, confidence building, AKC Canine Good Citizen, group classes, private classes, boarding training, boarding, doggie daycare, free evaluations, health and social walks, and more. She is also a certified AKC CGC tester and a strong advocate for animal rights, particularly for pit bulls.
Shyneice Baker believes in positive reinforcement dog training methods. She emphasizes building a positive and healthy bond between animals and humans. Her training focuses on addressing undesirable behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones.
K9 Serenity offers a variety of services, including:
Shyneice Baker is a certified Dog Trainer, Veterinarian Technician, and AKC CGC tester. She has also studied Wildlife Rehabilitation and Jin Shin Jyutsu animal energy healing.
Shyneice Baker specializes in obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, rehabilitation, and confidence building. She also has experience with training dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program.
Shyneice Baker uses positive reinforcement training methods. She focuses on building a positive and healthy bond between animals and humans. Her training emphasizes addressing undesirable behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones.
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Janette Marie Rael, CTC
Janette has been working with dogs professionally for over fifteen years, and specializes in dog-dog social skills, leash reactivity, and aggression. Janette received her education in dog training from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers in 2009. The Academy is one of the most prestigious dog trainer schools in the world, and is often referred to as “The Harvard for Dog Trainers.” The Certified Training Counselor (CTC) Program, lead by the legendary dog trainer Jean Donaldson, is a deep-dive into current scientific discovery in animal learning. As a CTC, Janette will teach you how to address and prevent dog behavior problems with the most reliable and effective training tools available in the industry.
Janette founded R+ Dog Training in 2009, as she began focusing on group dog training classes, counseling private clients, off-leash dog walking, and working with rescues and shelters. Janette managed Metrodog in Richmond, California, a large dog boarding and training center for over six years. There she gained experience working with a wide variety of dogs, from pit bulls to chihuahuas. Observing hundreds of dogs interact in a social environment has given her unique insight into the world of dog body language and communication skills. She has helped countless dogs, who were once reactive or aggressive, integrate into large playgroups and pack walks. In addition to managing the dog behavior program at Metrodog, she supervised the training of new handlers and support staff. She has also been a group class instructor at Milo Foundation, Good Newz Pittie Pups, and California Pitbull Rescue. Janette has been fostering dogs for over five years, and frequently fosters for Louisiana SPCA and Take Paws Rescue.
Training Philosophy
R+ is shorthand for Positive Reinforcement! Positive Reinforcement (R+) involves the Skinnerian method of operant conditioning that involves the addition of a pleasurable stimulus (food, praise, play, or other reward) following a behavior (sit, down, stay, etc.), making it more likely for a dog to perform this behavior again in the future. They get paid in dog treats! Traditional training uses a more punitive method, known as Positive Punishment (P+), which involves the addition of an aversive stimulus (something your dog doesn’t like, as in shouting, hitting, leash pressure, etc.) following a behavior, making it less likely for this behavior to occur again in the future. This method is out-dated and can lead to more aggression. Janette’s passion is teaching people how to train dogs using science-based, positive reinforcement methods because she has seen the negative consequences that traditional training comes with. She believes that pain and force is not necessary to train dogs, and it damages the human-dog relationship. The adverse consequences of using punitive methods have been well research and documented.
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Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide
Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide and Taylor Barconey began their dog training journey by becoming accredited dog trainers through a popular dog day care company in 2017. With an extreme appetite and ambition to become the best dog trainers they could be, Jio and Taylor quickly garnished over 300 hours of dog training experience within their first 6 months in their profession and went on to obtain their Certified Professional Dog Trainer title (cpdt-ka) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers in 2018.
They are also considered Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainers and have recently become Accredited Dog Trainers through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), in 2021.
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Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA. Smart Bitch’s mission is to popularize rewards-based methods in America and beyond, and prides itself on tackling all areas of dog training, including advanced behavioral issues, such as aggression, and proving to their community that no matter the problem, the Smart Bitches can help!
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Smart Bitch offers a variety of services, including:
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Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and an Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
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Smart Bitch specializes in a variety of behavioral issues, including:
Training Methods
Smart Bitch uses force-free, rewards-based training methods.
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Address issues such as excessive barking, aggression, separation anxiety, and destructive behavior through proven training methods.
From basic commands to advanced obedience, our trainers can help your dog become a well-mannered and responsive companion.
Help your dog develop positive interactions with other dogs, people, and various environments, fostering a well-adjusted and sociable pet.
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of professional trainers who can provide insights and advice on various aspects of dog behavior and training.
Strengthen the bond between you and your dog as you work together under the guidance of a skilled professional, creating a harmonious and respectful relationship.
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When selecting a dog trainer in New Orleans, it's important to consider factors such as their experience, certifications, training methods, and whether they offer specialized training for your dog's specific needs.
Yes, there are dog trainers in New Orleans who specialize in certain breeds or behavior issues. It's essential to do thorough research to find a trainer that aligns with your dog's requirements.
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The time it takes to see results from dog training can vary depending on the dog's age, temperament, and the specific training goals. It's important to have realistic expectations and maintain consistent practice outside of training sessions.
