Name:
Allison M. Brudney
History:
Allison Brudney has enjoyed animals her entire life. Allison grew up on a small family farm in Pennsylvania. She later went on to graduate from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Animal Science. Since moving to the Chicago area, Allison spent her free time volunteering at the Hinsdale Humane Society where she adopted Bailey, a lovely All-American mixed breed pup. It is Bailey that sparked Allison’s interest in dog training and in dog agility.
For eight years, Allison volunteered with and was a board member of a local breed rescue. Her and her husband adopted three English Pointers—Oliver, Ivy, and Ewan. They currently compete in Agility, Rally Obedience, and field events. After running a doggie daycare for two years, Allison became a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She then started her own company—Pointing the Way—to help dog owners enjoy their dogs!
Training Philosophy:
We believe that everyone should enjoy the companionship of their dog and not be frustrated by bad habits. Our training philosophy builds a more positive relationship with your dog. By understanding how dogs learn, we can help you better communicate. Instead of punishing bad behaviors, we focus on how you would like your dog to behave and work towards those goals in a fun, positive way.
Services:
- Private Training: $65/hour. Additional fees apply outside of our service area.
- Group Classes: $100 for a 6 week session. Inquire about start dates.
- Canine Myotherapy: Initial consultation – $65-$55. Additional rates may apply outside of the service area.
Follow-up sessions – $55-45. Additional fees may apply outside of the service area.
- Pet Sitting: Daily visits: $15. Additional rates may apply for more than one pet.
Vacation Pet Sitting: $45/day fee includes 3 visits/day. Ask about additional visits at a discounted rate. Additional rates may apply for more than one pet. Cat care is also available.
Certifications:
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
- Certified in Canine Myotherapy through Midstates Myotherapy.
Specializations:
Dog Training, Pet Sitting, Canine Myotherapy, Dog Food
Training Methods:
Positive reinforcement training methods
