Ahmia Leeann Scott

Ahmia Leeann Scott began training animals professionally in 2006. She started her journey while helping at a shelter in Littleton, Colorado, where she witnessed animals being surrendered due to fixable behavior problems. This experience ignited her passion for helping owners understand and train their dogs, preventing them from having to give up their beloved pets. In 2013, she became the Behavior and Training Manager for The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley, further solidifying her expertise in dog behavior and training. She has also worked closely with several Colorado non-profit animal rescues to provide training support for newly adopted dogs.

Training Philosophy

Ahmia Leeann Scott believes in empowering owners to be active participants in their dog's training. She emphasizes the importance of owners feeling comfortable with the training plan, as this leads to greater success in implementing it. Her experience with diverse training methods allows her to clearly explain training plans and select the best approach to meet individual training goals. She is passionate about providing owners with current and up-to-date information, enabling them to make informed choices about their dog's care and training.

Services

Kentucky Canine Coach LLC offers a range of services, including:

• In-home training: Private sessions tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Group training: Classes for puppies and adult dogs, covering obedience and life skills.
• Puppy training: Comprehensive classes that teach obedience and important life skills like making good choices and calmness during vet handling.
• Socialization: Helping dogs develop positive interactions with people and other dogs.
• Live Video Training: Virtual training sessions for owners who prefer remote support.
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing: Testing and certification for dogs who demonstrate good manners and social skills.
• AKC Trick Title Testing: Testing and certification for dogs who have learned a variety of tricks.

Certifications

Ahmia Leeann Scott is a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) certified dog trainer. She also holds certifications in Fear Free, Canine CPR, Colorado Animal Control Association, National Animal Control Association, and an Associates degree in equine management from Northeastern Junior College.

Specializations

Ahmia Leeann Scott specializes in working with all breeds and mixes, including puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavior problems. She has extensive experience working with difficult dogs with behavior problems ranging from leash reactivity, resource guarding, door bolting, and more. She has successfully helped thousands of shelter dogs.

Training Methods

Ahmia Leeann Scott utilizes a variety of training methods, tailoring her approach to the individual dog and owner. She emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors and creating a positive learning environment. She also incorporates classical and operant conditioning principles to help dogs understand and respond to commands.

Customer Reviews

Here are some testimonials from Ahmia Leeann Scott's clients:

• Melanie and Teddy: "Ahmia is a very gifted communicator to both people and animals. It makes her a very gifted dog trainer. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to bond more with their dog and deeply enjoy the time you have together. Through group classes or 1:1 private sessions, Ahmia will teach you how to attain the goals you are looking for whether it be puppy socialization, beginner to advanced obedience, trick training and more. She truly cares about your goals and your success."
• Laura and Georgie: "Ahmia’s approach is driven by dog psychology. She took the time to explain the body language and motivations of our large breed reactive dog so we could better read her and understand the 'why' behind her aggression with other dogs. It was exactly what we needed to stop losing hope and start putting in place practical training methods to help us handle social interactions. We have a 130 lbs mastiff who returned home from a board and train with Ahmia able to heel and walk on a loose leash, go to her place, stay for polite greetings and a host of other good behaviors!"
• Kayleen and Phoenix: "We first came to Ahmia when my dog, Phoenix, was almost 2 years old. We had moved to a new house where fence aggression had become an issue and I was expecting my first child. I wanted to nail down some more solid training before I had the baby. We worked with Ahmia for weeks. She’s really great at training you, as the owner, because that’s what matters most. Anybody can train your dog but if your dog doesn’t listen to you then what good is all that training? We worked on walking, impulse control, healthy ways to exercise his body and brain, and how to understand dog body language. I had worked with trainers in the past but they were your basic, puppy school and general commands, type of trainers. Later on we ran into some problems that had us overwhelmed as owners. Feeling lost about what to do I reached out to Ahmia. I trust her, I trust that she cares about my dog and I value her opinion. If it’s something she doesn’t think she’s able to help with then she’ll refer you to somebody that she thinks is more suited to help with a specific problem. I’ll be blunt about it, I love my dog to death but he’s an asshole. He’s a lot of work but because of Ahmia and the people she’s introduced us to, we have the tools and know how to make sure he is happy, healthy and safe!"
• Heather and Lucy: "We were having behavioral issues with our female Cane Corso/Neapolitan mix in the presence of other dogs. She was aggressive and very difficult to handle. Ahmia worked with us in and out of our home on several occasions trying different techniques with the single goal of having a manageable large dog in public, specifically around other canine friends. Ahmia was nothing but professional and clear in what we needed to do to be successful. We miss having her in Colorado. Ms. Scott is excellent in communication with the humans and pups and absolutely knows what she is doing."
• Meander and Lisa: "I adopted a dog named Meander from a shelter, where Ahmia was the Behavior & Training Manager and held both public and private training classes. Meander had been a stray on a reservation, had reactive tendencies towards other dogs when on a leash or in his kennel, would guard his resources around other dogs, and pulled all over the place when on a leash. I enrolled him in Ahmia’s Basic Manners class. Ahmia is a clearly gifted trainer who knows instinctively how to guide both dogs and their owners to help them to create a bonded, trusting relationship, and provide the tools needed to be able to communicate effectively. She also keeps abreast of the current research on dog behavior. Her approach is well-informed and practical, and she is a natural problem solver. Her wheels are always turning to customize her training plans, because she treats each dog-human relationship as unique. Meander and I graduated from Basic Manners with loose leash walking skills, and a solid stay and recall. He also learned how to greet people politely, and make eye contact and sit calmly when asking for something. He learned to relax around other dogs, and most of all, to trust me. We went on to graduate from Ahmia’s Advanced class, where we proofed his skills, added distance, duration and distractions, and learned some tricks, too! Ahmia helped to open my eyes to his potential for learning new things, and I’ll always be grateful to have learned so much from her before she left Colorado. Kentucky, you are lucky to have her!"