Voorheesville, NY
Alissa B. Mosier
Alissa Mosier is a lifelong animal lover who declared in Second Grade that she wanted to train dogs for the circus. Encouraged to choose a more stable career path by her parents she instead got a Masters in Education, and became a certified Special Education teacher. While pursuing her masters, Alissa became a foster for an area rescue, and quickly combined her passion for teaching with her passion for helping dogs.
Training Philosophy
Alissa blends science with compassion, a heavy dose of positive reinforcement and common sense to help you build a lasting, positive relationship with your dog. She believes that the key to a well trained dog is having a solid foundation and that this starts with a healthy and positive relationship between owner and dog.
Services
Alissa offers classes, consults and private lessons to help you with manners, behaviors, basic obedience and more. She also offers online classes for puppies and adolescents. She is currently teaching at Good Choice Dog Training. Alissa is available online and in person. She also refers people to Malena Demartini and Mission Possible for help with Separation Anxiety.
Certifications
Alissa is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Knowledge Assessed) (CPDT-KA), a Fear Free Certified Trainer, has completed Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course, and is an active member of the Pet Professional Guild, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and IAABC. She is also a C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator, a licensed Wag It Games instructor, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a Be a Tree Presenter.
Specializations
- Puppy training
- Adolescent dogs
- Scent work
- Manners
- Behaviors
- Basic obedience
- Aggression
- Reactivity
- Shyness
- Anxiety
- House training
- House manners
- Polite greetings
- Leash walking
- Low impact agility
Training Methods
Alissa uses up-to-date science based training methods, and positive reinforcement. She is a strong advocate for force-free training methods and encourages clients to consider the Five Freedoms when choosing a training methodology.
Customer Reviews
“Alissa is not only very knowledgeable about dogs and how to train them and their owners, but also very kind, fun, and patient! She reads our dog’s behaviors and body language very well and knows exactly what he is thinking and feeling which helps her know how to train him best. I learn so much each time we work together. We also have a lot of fun as well! She’s the best!”
Heath Catalfamo
“Alissa’s “Puppy Too” class is one of the most organized I have ever attended in 15 years of owning and training dogs. Information is presented in a way that is easy to understand, and flows naturally from one exercise to the next. Week to week there is gradual advancement, as well as reviews of previous tasks. This class would be my choice for all of my future puppies.”
Lisa Z.
We've got the answers for your questions
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We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
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