Belleville, MI
Janet Deaton
Janet Deaton has over 15 years of experience working with both client and shelter dogs. She has a unique understanding of why dogs are given up for adoption, noting that 96% of dogs surrendered to shelters have never received formal obedience training.
Training Philosophy
Janet Deaton is committed to teaching clients how to better understand and train their dogs so they will stay in their forever homes. She uses positive reinforcement methods based on scientific research and promotes L.I.M.A. (the least intrusive method approach) to behavior modification and training. She incorporates verbal commands in addition to hand signals.
Services
Janet Deaton offers a variety of dog training classes, including:
- Beginner Dog Training - Level 1: For dogs older than five months of age. This class teaches basic commands such as sit, stay, come, down, and loose leash walking.
- Puppy Training - Level 1: For dogs between the ages of ten weeks and five months of age. This class focuses on socialization, focus, and basic commands.
- Intermediate Dog Training - Level 2: Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner or Puppy class. This class teaches more advanced commands and helps maintain control over the dog in distracting situations.
- Advanced Dog Training - Level 3: Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate class. This class prepares dogs for Canine Good Citizen Certification and therapy dog work.
Janet Deaton also offers private dog training sessions.
Certifications
Janet Deaton is:
- Force-Free certified in animal handling/shelter training through Michigan Humane
- Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- A member of the Association of Dog Trainers
- Holds a graduate degree in Communications from Eastern Michigan University
Specializations
Janet Deaton specializes in adopted dogs and training therapy dogs.
Training Methods
Janet Deaton uses positive reinforcement methods based on scientific research and promotes L.I.M.A. (the least intrusive method approach) to behavior modification and training. She incorporates verbal commands in addition to hand signals.
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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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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.
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