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Tim Steele, CTC, CSAT, grew up with pets in Orlando, Florida. He dreamed of becoming an attorney but later became passionate about animal training, particularly parrots, for over 30 years. He learned about animal behavior through self-study and later discovered the science behind it through Jean Donaldson's book "The Culture Clash." He completed a two-year course at The Academy for Dog Trainers, earning a Certificate of Training and Counseling (CTC). He continues to attend seminars and workshops by experts in the field and completed a specialized course on Separation Anxiety, becoming a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).
Training Philosophy
Tim Steele believes in modern, force-free training methods that avoid pain, fear, and intimidation. He emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques using food, praise, play, and petting to encourage desired behaviors. He believes that all dogs can learn without the use of shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains.
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Shelly Keel
Shelly Keel is the owner and principle trainer at A Good Dog Day Behavior & Training, founded in 2008. She has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer for over 12 years and has partnered closely with Veterinarians, Breeders, Shelters and her local dog training Colleagues to bring science based, humane dog training to her clients.
Training Philosophy
Shelly is a committed No Pain, No Force, No Fear trainer who employs humane, positive reinforcement training methods based on the latest canine behavioral science. These techniques are not only extremely effective, they produce a happy, attentive, eager-to-learn dog. The tools of the trade are toys, treats, games, praise, and life rewards (doors opened, balls thrown, etc.), and the process is systematic, logical, and, best of all, fun. We get behavior by teaching dogs what TO DO. We NEVER use fear, coercion or pain.
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Shelly offers a variety of services, including:
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Shelly holds the following certifications:
Specializations
Shelly specializes in separation anxiety, separation distress, barking, house soiling, destruction, panic attacks, and socialization.
Training Methods
Shelly uses positive reinforcement training methods based on the latest canine behavioral science. She does not use fear, coercion or pain.
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Liz Ford
History
Liz is a graduate of the University of Iowa (BA, 1999). She worked in business, marketing, and human resources before she made a career change to the animal care and welfare industry in 2001. Since then, Liz has held a variety of titles including: animal shelter volunteer, volunteer coordinator, dog training & behavior specialist, humane educator, non-profit executive director, animal emergency response coordinator, animal care technician, adoption placement counselor, and animal services officer. Most recently and before opening Best Friends Dog Academy, Liz was the Supervisor for the City of Iowa City's Animal Services division and the Director for the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center, where she oversaw all aspects of animal welfare and law enforcement. During her animal sheltering career she created and managed numerous programs to enhance agency and community services including enrichment for shelter animals, advanced training programs for shelter staff/volunteers and shelter animals, community outreach and education, and collaborations with other agencies such as the prison dog program, rescue/transport program, and the Emergency Animal Response Team.
Training Philosophy
Liz teaches and trains with scientifically proven reward based methods, specializing in behavior modification for reactive and fearful dogs and aggression cases. Her training philosophies emphasize building an understanding of the "why" behind behaviors, establishing clear and kind communication between handler and dog, and cultivating an environment for both to succeed.
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Liz offers private dog training, behavior consultations, and workshops and seminars.
Private Dog Training
Private training is conducted in-person either in your home or virtually. Single lessons and packages are available.
Behavior Consultations
Behavior consultations are held at our facility or in your home. These sessions address more serious behavior concerns such as separation anxiety, on leash reactivity, resource guarding and other challenges that demand more time than a single lesson offers.
Workshops & Seminars
Liz offers in-person educational presentations on a variety of topics including:
Shelter Behavior Presentations
Liz offers in person educational opportunities for staff and volunteers. Typically these are a combination of lecture and hands-on. Below is a sample of topics offered. Please email Liz at [email protected] for more information or to inquire about a specific topic.
Paws to Train Voucher Program
The Paws to Train voucher program was created to provide a great way for a newly adopted dog to bond with and build trust in their new family. Adopted dogs that get off to a good start in a training program using positive reinforcement are more likely to stay adopted and live long, healthy & happy lives.
This program is a partnership between the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center and Friends of the Animal Center Foundation. As part of this program, Best Friends Dog Academy offers a discount on our private training fee, and Friends of the Animal Center Foundation generously donates funds to cover a portion of the cost. The adopter pays only $40 for 1 private training session.
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Liz specializes in behavior modification for reactive and fearful dogs and aggression cases.
Training Methods
Liz teaches and trains with scientifically proven reward based methods.
Customer Reviews
Joni J. - Liz is a super teacher for all creatures great and small, both pets and people. She taught me how to observe and understand the behavior of my pandemic pup, the signs of stress and fear or comfort, and how to use those clues to teach the desired behavior.
Liz began work with me and my new pup, Sunny, a week after Covid-19 isolated us, and she promptly shared her resourcefulness, knowledge, and positive approach to training. She introduced me to Zoom and taught individual lessons via my MacBook until the weather warmed for direct instruction outdoors. Zoom instruction worked great and we were able to learn while staying safe. Sunny started out as an anxious 'scaredy cat' and grew into a playful, confident pup. I appreciate the qualities that Liz brings as a teacher - intelligence, experience, patience and kindness. I feel fortunate to be able to work with and learn from Liz, a master trainer, and a wonderful person.
Susan Oliver, DVM - Animal Clinic Inc. - I refer clients to Liz Ford without any caveats. She has helped dogs and their humans with many different types of behavior concerns. She takes the time to learn about each dog and its human family. She uses gentle, safe, kind, research-based methods to shape dog and human behavior. Her goal: for both the dog(s) and the people to live their best life together.
Alex L. - I highly recommend working with Liz Ford for dog training. She is passionate about dogs and has an upbeat personality that makes the class engaging and enjoyable. Liz has extensive knowledge about training and behavioral situations with a wide range of experience. Her positive, reward-based philosophy is effective, which I personally share and find most suitable for our Belgian Malinois.
During our training sessions with Liz, we worked on rectifying unwanted dog behavior at home and started with basic scent training. Working with her was truly a pleasure.
Christine B. - We recently welcomed Liz into our home to teach us how to teach our French Bulldog. Her knowledge & teaching techniques were phenomenal. I would highly recommend her services to anybody looking for help with their dog. Her services have made a huge impact in our lives with our Frenchie.
Nick and Amanda M. - My wife and I did private training with Liz at BFDA for our anxious, reactive black lab, Beau. When we started this process, Beau was fearful of nearly all new people and environments. Liz helped us learn how to recognize Beau's triggers and showed us how to more effectively communicate with Beau to improve his confidence. With some consistent effort and lots of encouragement and support from Liz, our relationship with our dog has completely changed for the better and he is a much more calm and confident dog now. We couldn't be happier with the results we have seen from working with Liz and would recommend her to anyone looking for help with dog training/behavior modification.
Lindsey S. - I am so grateful for Liz and the training she not only provided to my dog, Finn, but also to me. She focused on training me how to better train my dog so I could build my own skills and continue training him even after our sessions ended. She helped me better understand my dog's behavior, how to best work with him to modify his behavior, beyond just simple commands like "sit" and "stay." Liz's training helped give me better insight into why Finn behaves the way he does and how to shape his behavior. She was excellent to work with, helped us reach our goals, and she was also kind, understanding, and encouraging. Seeing the change in my dog over the 6 sessions, and seeing how much it has improved my relationship with him, has been invaluable. i would highly recommend Liz to anyone, whether for basic dog training or for more advanced/behavioral modification training. I will be able to continue using the skills she taught me with Finn and any future dogs I have. Thank you so much, Liz.
Steph C. - I cannot recommend Liz Ford highly enough! She is approachable, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable, and the training sessions we did with her for our sweet but reactive Doberman are continuing to help us! Working one on one with Liz allowed us and our dog to feel comfortable and to try new things. You will not regret choosing Liz to help you better understand and support your dog!
Nicole K. - Liz is amazing. She has such a calm, friendly presence. The difference in our dogs behaviors from our 1st session to our last was so noticeable. She explains the processes and training procedures and follows up with additional documentation should we have questions or need reminders later on. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for help adjusting their dog's behaviors.
Betty S. - What an improvement! Thanks Liz for your help and leadership. Our terrier Mick was a handful. After Best Friends (Liz) teaching us and Mick, we have a great companion and member of our family. We can't recommend Best Friends enough, if you are having pet issues, you should contact her for your training needs!
Chris Whitmore, Director - Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center - We utilize Best Friends Dog Academy's programs for individual behavior consulting as well as staff and volunteer training. Liz's combination of behavior and training knowledge along with her shelter experience has made a positive impact on many animals in our care. She works one-on-one with staff and volunteers to help them understand each animal and develop behavior modification and placement plans that meet that animal's needs.
The training and educational presentations Liz offers help our staff and volunteers learn how to more effectively and humanely interact with and help animals, particularly those that have special behavioral needs. Liz teaches the most progressive practices. Her presentations are always full of relevant content and she makes the learning fun.
I highly recommend Best Friends Dog Academy and Liz Ford to any animal welfare organization looking to make a more positive impact in their community.
Angela M. - City of North Liberty - Liz Ford with Best Friends Dog Academy is Johnson County's resident expert on dogs and just an overall kind human. You can tell she loves what she does and is a lifelong learner when it comes to research and new information. When I asked local vets for an educator for our dog park etiquette trainings for the public and animal encounter safety trainings for staff, Liz was everyone's first recommendation. She is easy to work with, prompt, thorough, has great rapport with participants, and is now my go-to resource for questions. I will - definitely - be hosting more trainings with Liz!
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Amanda Burger
History
Amanda has been training professionally for over 17 years in the Orlando area.
Training Philosophy
Positive reinforcement, science based, force-free dog training is about establishing a communication system between the dog and owner. In the past, the foundation of this communication was based on the avoidance of pain - i.e. leash corrections, choke chains, shock collars. etc. The emphasis was on what the dog did wrong. Much has changed in the past thirty years. By using the principles of operant and classical conditioning - psychological principles that underlay the behavior of all sentient being including humans - the focus has shifted to what the dog does right. By rewarding the behavior we like with food, toys, play, affection, exercise and anything else the dog loves, these desirable behaviors increase in frequency. Likewise by ignoring, managing and preventing the behaviors we don't like, the undesirable behaviors decrease in frequency. Not only is this scientific approach extremely effective, it's also much more fun for the dog and handler!
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, Certified Family Paws Parent Educator, Certified Low Stress Handling, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
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Puppy training, basic obedience, advanced manners, Canine Good Citizen, K9 Nosework, reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, pet pig training
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, force-free, science-based, operant and classical conditioning
Customer Reviews
"I placed both my pit bull dogs in Every Dog as its Day board and train program. Both my dogs have had absolutely amazing results. I cannot thank Amanda enough for the obedience my dogs have learned from her. My older dog was a rescue and with some very rude habits. Amanda has broken her of these habits and has instilled in her to be polite and obedient. My younger dog is also a rescue but still a puppy and she has taught him to be a very well behaved boy. Both dogs have great skills and walk well on their leash. The board and train program has been worth every last dime spent. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to have a well-behaved dog with great manners. They also learned tricks during their time with her, which I would have never been able to teach them. Thanks so much Amanda. You're da bomb!!!!!!!!"
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Todd Campbell
History
Todd Campbell is a certified dog trainer and service dog trainer in the Orlando area. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). He is also a graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABC) and has a certification for service dog training through the Service Dog Coach program. Todd has been a dedicated volunteer, logging hundreds of hours socializing and training dogs at the Pet Alliance of Orlando, Houndhaven of Minneola, FL and Orange County Animal Services. He was also recently honored with the 2015 Orange County Citizen of the Year Award for his countless hours of volunteer work in his own community. He is a professional musician, a father, and is happily married 20 years to his wife, Susannah. He is the proud owner of a Lab/Golden Retriever mix named Jett and a Great Dane/Lab mix named Shayna. He also has two cats, Raffi and Isabel.
Training Philosophy
Todd Campbell is a force-free, positive reinforcement trainer. He believes that training should be fun and uplifting for both owners and their dogs. He emphasizes building a strong bond and better communication through positive reward-based training without the use of force.
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Todd Campbell offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Certifications
Todd Campbell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). He is also a graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABC) and has a certification for service dog training through the Service Dog Coach program.
Specializations
Todd Campbell specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, leash reactivity, leash training, and service dog training. He also offers walk-and-train and online training services.
Training Methods
Todd Campbell uses positive reinforcement training methods. He does not use any aversive methods such as shock collars, pinch collars, or prong collars.
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Life training for pets and their humans. Master the art of effective communication with your four-legged companions. Offering personalized in-home training solutions for manners, obedience, behavior issues, baby preparation, and more.
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Tailored programs designed to meet your dog's specific needs.
Learn how to understand and communicate with your dog more effectively.
Address and correct various behavioral issues such as aggression, fear, and anxiety.
Teach your dog basic commands and good manners for a well-behaved companion.
Help your dog interact positively with people and other animals.
Access ongoing guidance and support as you continue your training journey.
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Dog trainers in Orlando, FL offer a range of services including obedience training, behavior modification, puppy training, agility training, and in-home training tailored to the specific needs of your dog.
When selecting a dog trainer in Orlando, FL, consider their experience, training methods, certifications, and reviews. It's important to find a trainer whose approach aligns with your dog's personality and your training goals.
Dog trainers in Orlando, FL use various training methods such as positive reinforcement, clicker training, leash training, and behavior shaping. The specific method employed will depend on the dog's temperament and the training goals.
Yes, dog trainers in Orlando, FL are equipped to address a wide range of behavior issues including aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, leash pulling, and more through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Absolutely, many dog trainers in Orlando, FL offer specialized puppy training programs aimed at socialization, basic obedience, potty training, and setting a strong foundation for a well-behaved adult dog.
Yes, numerous dog trainers in Orlando, FL offer in-home training sessions to address behavior issues within the dog's familiar environment and to provide personalized attention based on the dog's specific needs.
The cost of dog training in Orlando, FL can vary based on the trainer's experience, the type of training, and the duration of the program. Generally, prices range from basic group classes to more personalized private sessions.
Certainly, there are dog trainers in Orlando, FL who specialize in agility training, offering classes and private sessions to help dogs develop agility skills, improve coordination, and build a stronger bond with their owners.
Yes, many dog trainers in Orlando, FL have experience working with specific breeds and sizes of dogs, tailoring their approach to accommodate the unique characteristics and needs of different breeds and individual dogs.
The time it takes to see results from dog training in Orlando, FL can vary depending on the dog's age, temperament, and the specific training goals. Consistency and reinforcement at home can significantly impact the speed of progress.
