Chenango Forks, NY
Donna DeVoist
Donna DeVoist was born and raised in Webster NY (outside of Rochester).
She graduated from Keuka College with a BA in history and has worked in a congressional office in Washington DC, with an underground newspaper in Dallas TX, in the history department at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed a Certificate in African Studies.
She also completed an MA in sociology and worked in the Fernand Braudel Center at Binghamton University.
She received her Reiki Level II Practitioner certificate and graduated with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy's Dog Trainer Program.
She started her own business - Wylde Pups(TM) Gentle Dog Training and Lure Coursing.
Training Philosophy
Donna DeVoist's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement and science-based knowledge.
She is a certified training partner with Karen Pryor Academy and uses force-free training methods.
Services
Donna DeVoist offers a variety of dog training services, including:
- Therapy Dog Training: This class is for dogs with the temperament necessary to become therapy dog teams.
It includes 6 one-hour classes and a test for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs Inc.
The cost is $265. - Lure Coursing: Donna DeVoist hosts lure coursing events at various locations in New York.
She provides detailed directions to each location on her website. - Gentle Dog Training: Donna DeVoist offers private and group training classes for dogs of all ages and breeds.
She specializes in helping dogs with socialization, basic manners, and obedience.
Certifications
Donna DeVoist is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Reiki Level 2 practitioner.
Specializations
Donna DeVoist specializes in therapy dog training, lure coursing, and gentle dog training.
Training Methods
Donna DeVoist uses positive reinforcement and science-based knowledge in her training methods.
She is a certified training partner with Karen Pryor Academy and uses force-free training methods.
Social Media Links
WYLDE PUPS GENTLE DOG TRAINING AND LURE COURSING and my page DONNA DEVOIST
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