Vallejo, CA
Tricia K. Iriye is a positive reinforcement dog trainer. She uses reward-based training methods to help dogs learn and build confidence.
Services
Tricia K. Iriye offers a variety of dog training services, including:
- Private Training: In-person training sessions at the client's home, including personalized training plans, private video recordings, printable handouts, and ongoing support via text, phone, and email.
- Puppy Home School: In-person training sessions for puppies, including all the resources of private training, a printable Puppy Preschool Manual, and a 50% discount on Beginning Manners group class.
- Dog Home School: In-person training sessions for dogs, including all the resources of private training, a printable Beginning Manners Manual, and an invitation to join Manners B Out and About group class for free.
- Private Training Intro/ Coaching Session: A one-hour session at the client's home or another venue to discuss training goals and demonstrate techniques.
- Group Classes:
- Beginning Manners A: A four-week group class for dogs of all ages, covering basic skills like sit, down, stay, hand target, leave it, and recall.
- Beginning Manners B: A four-week group class for graduates of Manners A or equivalent, practicing skills in real-world environments.
- Puppy Preschool: A four-week group class for puppies 5 months and under, providing socialization and training in a structured on-leash environment.
- Problem Solving: In-person coaching sessions for specific behavioral issues, including:
- Calling All Dogs: Building a better recall.
- Just Focus: Building uncued attention.
- Impulse Control: Resisting urges to jump, grab, steal, and dash.
- Settle Down: Learning to settle, calm down, and relax at home.
- Hi & Bye Door Manners: Managing and teaching door greetings.
- Hand Shy RX: Helping hand-shy dogs accept handling.
- Let's Walk!: Making walking more enjoyable for everyone.
- Let's Walk! FULL SERVICE: Includes Let's Walk sessions and additional practice sessions.
- Reactive RX: Training for dogs that bark and lunge.
- Reactive RX FULL SERVICE: Includes Reactive RX sessions and additional practice sessions.
Certifications
Tricia K. Iriye is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a member of the Pet Professional Guild, a Fear Free Certified Trainer, and an AKC CGC Evaluator. She also holds a Master Certificate of Canine Aggression from the Canine Behavior Academy and is a graduate of the Sirius Dog Training Academy. She has earned CEU certificates from professional conferences and seminars, including Aggression in Dogs Conferences, APDT, PPG Summit, and Clicker Expo.
Specializations
Tricia K. Iriye specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, leash reactivity, and problem solving.
Training Methods
Tricia K. Iriye uses positive reinforcement training methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors and creating a positive learning environment for dogs.
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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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