Elizabeth City, NC
Karuna Animal Behavior Therapy, LLC operates as an animal services business based in Elizabeth City, N.C., offering dog training, animal reiki, and end-of-life pet doula services for animals and their caregivers.
The business provides unique choice-based, positive solutions for living together with less frustration and worry, promoting interspecies cooperation and agency, both in-person and virtually.
KABT's instructors are professionally certified in science-based teaching and training methods, encouraging caregivers and their animals to partner together as a team, fostering a deeper, more compassionate way of connecting and being together.
The business invites individuals to consider a new perspective on living in harmony with their animals, enjoying fulfilling and enriching time together.
By combining science-based animal training methods and behavioral learning theory with supportive energetic healing techniques such as animal reiki, Karuna Animal Behavior Therapy clients and their animals can develop a new understanding of one another and a mutually beneficial partnership towards habits and behaviors that make life together less stressful, more convenient, safe, and, perhaps most importantly, happier and more fun.
Paula Ford is the owner of Karuna Animal Behavior Therapy, LLC. She is a professional, certified dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, an animal reiki practitioner, and a teacher of the distinctive Let Animals Lead® method by Kathleen Prasad.
Additionally, she is a University of Vermont certified Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, offering owners and their pets non-medical end-of-life support.
Based in Elizabeth City, NC, KABT offers in-person and virtual services.
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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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