Wappingers Falls, NY
Jean Kolor, owner of First Friend Canine Consulting, LLC, brings almost 30 years of animal training and husbandry experience to her approach to dog training for her busy clients and students. With 22 years at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in various roles, including Assistant Director of Puppy Evaluations, instructor, and class supervisor, Jean holds an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science from S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill, concentrating in horse husbandry, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell in Animal Science. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.
Certifications: KPA-CTP, BS, ANWI, AKC CGC
Designations: KPA-CTP Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
Job Title: Trainer/Owner
Training Equipment: Front clip harnesses (prefer Balance Harness), flat collar, 6-foot leash, long line
Training Philosophy: Scientific-based positive reinforcement training with the use of marker signals such as clickers
Locations Served: New Paltz, Highland, Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Carmel, Beacon, Wappingers Falls, Newburgh in New York State
The First Friend Formula: Convenience * Results * Peace of Mind
Convenience: Clients are busy people, so dog training services are centered around convenience. Group training classes are easy to attend and are held in the evenings and on weekends. In-home private training is also available. For the busiest clients, dogs can be trained while they are at work or running errands.
Results: Training classes are kept small, with individualized plans for each dog to ensure focused results. Alternatively, dogs can be trained via the private training service, guaranteeing sharp and quick training results.
Peace of Mind: All training is rooted in current behavioral science and relies on positive-based techniques, ensuring guilt-free enjoyment of training results. With nearly 30 years of animal training and husbandry experience, including 22 years as a guide-dog instructor, clients can trust they are in good hands. Jean specializes in transforming dogs into well-behaved family companions. Many dog owners lack the time and expertise for training, so Jean skillfully accomplishes this using reward-based, scientific methods in the client's home. For those who prefer to do the training themselves, one-on-one coaching is also available. Small-sized group classes are offered as well.
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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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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.
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.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
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