Jackson, MS
3D Dogs Consulting LLC offers private in-home and virtual training/behavior consultations for dogs of all ages and breeds. Dena Dickerson, the owner, has over 40 years of experience in training various canine sports and rehabilitating rescued dogs. She is an internationally recognized professional research biologist and animal behaviorist, retired director of the USACE canine program, an award-winning dog trainer, and a certified Fear Free Animal Trainer. Dena frequently consults for animal shelters, veterinarians, and MSU College of Veterinary Medicine due to her extensive experience and skills with canine behavior modification. She specializes in fearful, aggressive, reactive, and multi-pet cases, utilizing only positive reinforcement methods.
Certifications: MS, CPDT-KA
Designations: CPDT-KA, LLA Professional, MS
Job Title: Research Biologist/Trainer/Canine Behavior Consultant
Training Equipment: Only force-free, positive reinforcement, fear-free techniques used. Primarily uses marker/clicker training. No prong or shock collars are ever used.
Training Philosophy: Training happy dogs and building better relationships with our dogs through scientifically proven, positive training techniques. Positive training makes positive dogs.
Locations Served: Jackson, MS metro area and central MS for in-home sessions. Virtual sessions are also available for anyone.
Dena Dickerson (CPDT-KA) is a certified dog trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator, and AKC Trick Dog evaluator. She has completed numerous courses and seminars with some of the top dog training and behavior experts globally. Her master's degree study was in animal behavior, and her dissertation study was on sea turtle behavior. Dena has had dogs and a variety of animal species as pets her entire life, which developed her interests in animal training and behavior from an early age. For 36 years, she was employed as a research biologist and animal behaviorist for the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center, conducting animal studies all over the world. She is recognized internationally as a sea turtle expert, and her behavior studies have also included West Indian manatees, right whales, Beluga whales, and many other endangered species. Dena has also studied wild village dogs in India and feral dogs in Brazil. She has been awarded many US Department of Defense awards for her animal studies and was named the
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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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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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