Reisterstown, MD
With 23 years of experience, the trainer offers a range of services, including positively obedient problem solving, dog selection, basic manners, and behavioral consults for issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, house soiling, and destructiveness.
Additionally, the trainer provides conformation handling, obedience, agility, and rally training. The equipment used for training includes a buckle collar, head collar or harness if needed, leash, long line, clicker, treats, toys, kongs, chews, and a whistle. For agility training, a perch, travel board, and target plates are also used, while for conformation training, a martingale is utilized.
The training philosophy focuses on establishing a trusting partnership between dog and owner. Clients are taught to allow their dogs to think and solve problems, rewarding correct behaviors. Owners also learn to set appropriate boundaries for their dogs.
The trainer operates in various locations including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Towson, Timonium, Hunt Valley, Finksburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Pikesville, Catonsville, Owings Mills, Stevenson, Ruxton, Mariottsville, Mt Washington, Monkton, Glyndon, Roland Park, and Randallstown.
The trainer comes highly recommended by several veterinarians and groomers in the area and has been recognized as one of the top trainers by Baltimore Magazine. In addition to working with clients, the trainer also competes with their own dogs in agility, conformation, obedience, nosework, and barnhunt. There is a particular interest in working with sighthounds and standard poodles.
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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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