Newbury, NH
Bonnie Hafer
Bonnie has over 30 years experience caring for farm, domestic, and geriatric animals. She has taken courses in Animal Behavior, Pet First Aid and Pet CPR. She has trained abandon dogs residing at shelters waiting for adoption and has been a foster home for Australian Shepherd Rescue.
Training Philosophy
Bonnie trains using positive reinforcement and offers Caring, Compassionate Training For You & Your Pet.
Services
- Private Evaluations
$205 Extensive Evaluation, training plan and follow up email
$165 Problem Behavior Evaluation, training plan and follow up email
$155 Puppy Evaluation and setup, training plan and follow up email. - Private Training:
$112.50 first 45 minute session
$75 per half hour
$150 per hour
Travel $0.67 a mile - Group Sessions:
$210 - for 6 weeks. Class meets weekly for 1 hour.
Note: Training scheduled monthly throughout the year - Training Placement Evaluation:
$40 - 1/2 hour Evaluation ($5 credit when signing up for group session)
Certifications
Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT-L2) and AKC Evaluator. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the American Behavior Resources Institution (ABRI). She is a mentor/trainer for the Animal Behavior College.
Specializations
Puppy Training, Obedience Training, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Therapy Dog Training, Agility Training, Trick Dog Training
Training Methods
Positive Reinforcement
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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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