Winchester, VA
Lisa Marino
Lisa Marino has a background in teaching, having taught middle school Spanish and English for over 20 years. She has also taught aerobics, martial arts, yoga, and other fitness classes. Her passion for teaching led her to dog training, where she focuses on teaching people how to train their dogs.
Training Philosophy
Lisa Marino believes in positive reinforcement training that is compassionate, kind, force-free, fear-free, and pain-free. She emphasizes building confidence and cognitive skills in dogs through positive reinforcement methods like food, toys, attention, and personal interaction.
Services
Head of the Class Dog Training LLC offers a variety of services, including:
- Puppy Kindergarten: Open enrollment classes for puppies, covering basic manners and socialization.
- Polite Pooch Program: A 6-week program for dogs of any age, covering introductory manners like sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, and attention to handler.
- Individualized Training Programs: Private lessons for dogs who prefer extra space or need specific training goals. These programs can cover basic manners, puppy manners, fitness, tricks, rally, Treibball, Hoopers, conformation, or a hybrid of several topics.
- Fitness and Fun Classes: Classes like AKC FitDog, Canine Open Gym, Yoga with Dogs, Scentwork, Treibball, Canine Circus Tricks, Fit and Focused Puppy, Barkour, Rally Style Classes, and more.
- Online Training Programs: Virtual Home Manners Puppy and Virtual Home Manners Adult evaluations, allowing dog owners to earn AKC titles through video submissions.
- Therapy Dog Training: Lisa Marino and her therapy dogs visit schools, assisted living facilities, and other locations to provide comfort and support.
Certifications
Lisa Marino is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Professional in Training Dogs (CPDT), a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a Professional Member of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (PMCT), a Certified Senior Dog Trainer (CSAT), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (SDC), and an ACE certified Group Exercise Instructor.
Specializations
Lisa Marino specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, therapy dog training, fitness and fun classes, and positive reinforcement training methods.
Training Methods
Lisa Marino uses positive reinforcement training methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors with treats, toys, attention, and praise. She believes in building a strong bond between the dog and owner through positive interaction and communication.
Customer Reviews
Lisa Marino has received positive reviews from her clients, highlighting her expertise, patience, and ability to create a fun and engaging learning environment for both dogs and owners. Here are some examples:
- Dan and Megan:
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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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