Salisbury, NC
Puppy and Teenage Classes
Obedience Training for Adult Dogs
Individual Training in Your Home
Newly Adopted, Rescue, and Targeted Issues
Group Classes with Distractions
Preparation for Therapy and Canine Good Citizen Certifications
Training Equipment: Theresa uses whatever the owner has in their home and has a slip lead for direction if needed.
Training Philosophy: Theresa trains with positive methods only, starting with the dog's personality and working from there, concentrating on the dog's and owner's basic baseline.
Locations Served: North Carolina, including Salisbury, Spencer, Kannapolis, China Grove, Concord, Charlotte, Mint Hill, Harrisburg, and Matthews.
Understanding Your Dog's mission is to help people and their dogs have the best relationship possible. Theresa Pitner, the experienced dog trainer for Understanding Your Dog, accomplishes this by providing training that makes sense to humans so they can enjoy their relationship with their pet.
About Theresa: Theresa has worked with people and their beloved canines since her family moved to Salisbury, North Carolina in 2000. Her 20+ years of experience as a social worker has given her the unique perspective that teaching the human is the first step toward understanding and improving the relationship with the family dog. Theresa has sought out volunteer opportunities with area rescues and has brought numerous foster dogs into her home to address issues that were preventing their adoption. This has resulted in wide-ranging experience with different breeds, personalities, and challenging behavioral problems. Theresa also started the Comforting Dogs Program of Hospice of Cabarrus County, providing a comforting presence for terminally ill patients at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. She is the president of DogPAWs, Inc., a non-profit group organized to work with the city of Salisbury to start the first dog park within its limits. Theresa received her professional dog training certificate through Animal Behavior College in January 2016.
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
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.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
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.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
