Mount Shasta, CA
Emily E. Gaydos
Emily has offered group and private training in basic manners & obedience, agility and behavior issues in the Mt. Shasta area since 2002. She is a Mentor/Trainer for Animal Behavior College and has guest lectured at the College of the Siskiyous on Applied Learning Theory in animals.
As the Behavior Program Coordinator of Siskiyou Humane Society in Mt. Shasta from 2005 to 2016, Emily was responsible for the emotional and behavioral health of the 700-800 cats and dogs that visit the shelter yearly. Through SHS, she provided behavior counseling to the public, humane education in schools and dog bite safety presentations.
Training Philosophy
Teaching a dog should be effective, fun and user-friendly for people and their pets. What I've learned from the many dogs I've worked with is that the secret to good dog training is--there are no secrets! No tricks, gimmicks or magic wands. Teaching a dog to do what you want (and to stop doing what you don't want) rests on three basic skills:
- The first is communication. Your dog can't do what you want or stop doing what you don't want unless he or she knows what you want. Knowing how to clearly and effectively communicate with your dog is the first step to good training.
- The second is motivation. Understanding what rocks your dog's world and how to use what he or she wants to get the behaviors you want is the real "secret" to dog training success.
- The third is practice. When we're learning new skills, very few of us sit down at a piano and instantly dash out a new melody, or pick up a golf club and hit a hole in one on our first try. Like us, dogs need to practice what they're learning to get good at it.
Services
- Basic Manners & Puppy Classes
- Group Classes for Puppies
- Puppy Manners & Socialization I
- Puppy Manners 2: The Next Level
- Basic Manners & Obedience
- Agility & Canine Good Citizen
- Agility 1: Introduction to Obstacles
- Prep for Canine Good Citizenship & AKC Tricks Titling
- Behavior Consulting
- Private Training
Certifications
CPDT-KA
Specializations
Basic Manners & Obedience, Agility, Behavior Issues
Training Methods
Clicker Training, 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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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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