History
Amanda has been training professionally for over 17 years in the Orlando area.
Training Philosophy
Positive reinforcement, science based, force-free dog training is about establishing a communication system between the dog and owner. In the past, the foundation of this communication was based on the avoidance of pain – i.e. leash corrections, choke chains, shock collars. etc. The emphasis was on what the dog did wrong. Much has changed in the past thirty years. By using the principles of operant and classical conditioning – psychological principles that underlay the behavior of all sentient being including humans – the focus has shifted to what the dog does right. By rewarding the behavior we like with food, toys, play, affection, exercise and anything else the dog loves, these desirable behaviors increase in frequency. Likewise by ignoring, managing and preventing the behaviors we don’t like, the undesirable behaviors decrease in frequency. Not only is this scientific approach extremely effective, it’s also much more fun for the dog and handler!
Services
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Group Classes:
- Puppy Manners and Socialization
- Adolescent/Adult Basic Manners
- Tricks! and Clicks!
- GROWL Class/ Reactive Rover
- Advanced Manners/ Canine Good Citizen 1 & 2
- Intro to K9 Nosework
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Private Training:
- In-Home Training Package for adult dogs (5 sessions)- $750
- In-Home Puppy Package (5 sessions, puppy program, potty training, chew training)- $750
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Board-N-Train:
- Head of the Class
- Education Staycation
- V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Board-N-Train
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Behavior Modification:
- Initial Remote Behavior Modification Consultation: $200
- Behavior Modification Program (6 sessions): $1200
- Virtual Behavior Modification Program via Zoom (6 sessions): $750
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Pet Pig Training:
- In Home Training $100/hour
- In Home Training Package $450 (5- one hour sessions)
- Behavior Modification $125/hour
Certifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, Certified Family Paws Parent Educator, Certified Low Stress Handling, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Specializations
Puppy training, basic obedience, advanced manners, Canine Good Citizen, K9 Nosework, reactivity, aggression, fear, anxiety, pet pig training
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, force-free, science-based, operant and classical conditioning
Customer Reviews
“I placed both my pit bull dogs in Every Dog as its Day board and train program. Both my dogs have had absolutely amazing results. I cannot thank Amanda enough for the obedience my dogs have learned from her. My older dog was a rescue and with some very rude habits. Amanda has broken her of these habits and has instilled in her to be polite and obedient. My younger dog is also a rescue but still a puppy and she has taught him to be a very well behaved boy. Both dogs have great skills and walk well on their leash. The board and train program has been worth every last dime spent. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to have a well-behaved dog with great manners. They also learned tricks during their time with her, which I would have never been able to teach them. Thanks so much Amanda. You’re da bomb!!!!!!!!”
