Danbury, CT
Kathe Baxter
Kathe Baxter's love for training is instilled through developing the natural human-canine relationship, communication, understanding, and overall respect for each other. She strives to provide the foundation, guidance, and coaching to create happy, well-adjusted family members. She has been taking care of animals at their residence for many years and prides herself on building a trusting, dedicated, reliable relationship with both the families and animals. Each and every one becomes an extended part of her family!
Training Philosophy
Kathe Baxter believes in positive reinforcement reward-based techniques. She never uses or advocates punishment or aversive collars such as choke, prong, pinch, or shock collars.
Services
Waggin' Work offers in-home training services, helping to get started with a puppy or new adult dog, learning how to keep your sanity and family intact during the adolescent months, or address specific behavior problems you may be experiencing. They also offer K9 Nose Work® classes and trials.
Certifications
- Certified Professional Dog trainer (CPDT)
- Karen Prior Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Specializations
- Puppy socialization, management, and behavior development
- Behavior Modification (separation anxiety, chewing, barking, digging, fearfulness)
- Good Manners (leash walking, polite greeting, sit, down, leave it, come, crate training)
- Clicker Training
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Trick Training (roll over, fetch kleenex/slippers, sit pretty, clean up toys)
- K9 Nose Work®
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement reward-based techniques
We've got the answers for your questions
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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.
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