San Francisco, CA
Carlie Seelig Miller
Carlie Seelig Miller has been deeply involved in many areas of the canine training field including pet dog training, shelter and rescue, competitive dog sports, and AKC Dog Shows; most recently delving into service dog training. Prior to becoming a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Carlie spent many happy years with a career as a teacher. It was through dog training, however, that she discovered she could significantly and positively impact two species simultaneously. She now finds her passion in educating humans about canine cognition while training canines in cooperative behaviors to further enhance the human-animal bond.
Training Philosophy
Carlie's training philosophy is founded solidly on the science of canine cognition and learning theory. CSM Dog Training will partner with your family to help you understand the complex nature of your beloved canine and teach you the necessary skills to positively influence their behavior. Each training plan is meticulously tailored to your goals and your dog’s unique needs. Our comprehensive diagnostic approach accounts for overall health, daily environment, individual canine temperament, learning history, and future aspirations.
We are proud to operate our business with integrity and ask that our clients support us in this by following our policies. We follow LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) guidelines when training and making behavior modification protocols. This ensures you and your family receive meaningful education in canine behavior and that your dog receives precision training for optimal results.
Services
CSM Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
- Initial Consultation & Assessment: This in-home session allows Carlie to assess your dog's needs and provide immediate training recommendations.
- Day Training: One-on-one training in-home or out and about in your neighborhood. Transfer Coaching sessions are scheduled every other week to ensure you receive the theoretical knowledge and practice the hands-on skills required to maintain their new behaviors.
- Coaching: Training together strengthens your relationship. During Coaching sessions you and your dog become co-learners and teammates. Access the secrets of canine cognition, communication, motivation and learning. Develop a new understanding of dogs and interspecies cohabitation. Discover how to shape your dog's behaviors to match your home environment while meeting their natural doggy needs.
- Zoom Consultation: 90-minute or 1-hour sessions available.
- Puppy's Day Out: Full day training, socialization, and enrichment for puppies. Your puppy visits 2-3 nearby locations for people meet and greets, dog-friendly nature adventures, focused training sessions, and all-around mental enrichment.
- Show and Sport: Learn how to establish the foundation skills you need and trouble shoot bumps along the way to give you the competitive edge.
- Group Classes: Carlie Seelig Miller teaches basic household manners and puppy training classes in San Francisco through Sirius Puppy & Dog Training. Advanced classes may be available for qualified students.
Certifications
Carlie Seelig Miller is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and has the following qualifications:
- Graduate of SIRIUS Academy for Dog Trainers
- Graduate of SF SPCA Behavior & Training Volunteer Internship Program
- Certificate in LLA: The Science & Technology of Behavior Change
- Certified Graduate Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy
- Supporting Member of IAABC
- Professional Premium Member of APDT
- B.A. Psychology from UCLA (focus: Applied Developmental Psychology)
Specializations
Carlie Seelig Miller specializes in:
- Puppy training
- Behavior modification
- Service dog training
- Competitive dog sports
Training Methods
Carlie Seelig Miller uses positive reinforcement methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors. She follows LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) guidelines when training and making behavior modification protocols.
Customer Reviews
We have the most big hearted, willing to please, clumsy 75 lb. golden retriever puppy ever. Thanks to Carlie’s expertise, knowledge and true love for each and every dog she works with, he remains big hearted, willing to please and clumsy — yet he has learned through positive rewarding how to stay safe and keep us all safe both on outdoor excursions and in our home. He knows how to greet visitors, where he is to rest and calm down, and when he can take over our bed.
We have the extra bonus of a 6 year old grandson who wants to play any form of ball all the time. Cooper is learning to find his place in these games, not guarding too hard or jumping on his non-furry playmate. This is all thanks to Carlie.
I used to not be able to walk my dog, Katy, in crowded places. Additionally, my husband and I couldn’t have people over because Katy would bark and stress every time we had company. When we moved to San Francisco, I knew something had to change. Having a big, shy dog who is also dog-reactive in this city was creating more havoc on Katy’s life and mine.
That’s when I met Carlie. She came over at least three times a week and helped Katy become more confident around all the stimuli the city has to offer. Eventually, Carlie began training me to help Katy in her progress.
Now, Katy and I can walk down the street with minimal stress. We can have people over. She is more relaxed, healthier, and happier than I’ve ever seen her. She will always be a little shy and withdrawn around certain people, and that’s okay. At least now that, thanks to Carlie, I know how to handle the situation appropriately. Carlie has truly changed mine and Katy’s life for the better. Thank you, Carlie!
I have lots to say about Ms Carlie! She’s a gifted trainer, a true professional, positive and fun, and a magician with the dogs and humans too! We took her Sirius puppy training course and she managed to identify each dog's needs very quickly and somehow managed to work with each of them individually on those areas. My husband and I were so impressed with her that we hired her 1-1 to help our puppy with separation anxiety. Oddly enough, she also helped my husband with puppy separation anxiety as well. Even after the training she continued to be a resource connecting us with a dog walker.
Sure, you could watch a gazillion you tube videos and try to do it yourself but she has a wealth of information and is very personable and creates a very calm, safe, and fun environment for the parents and puppies to learn. The training was worth every penny, not only the work that Carlie did with the dogs but the owner information she passed along. Stop reading this review and email her now! Seriously, I had to stop writing mostly cause I need to leave room for other reviews.
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