Carrie Galvan has been a dog trainer for over 25 years. She has worked with many veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists around the U.S. to help clients and their dogs cope with life together. She has also worked with schools and the Girl Scouts to help educate children on canine etiquette, with attorneys on dog-related cases, and was the Behavior Expert on the Animal Issues Task Force, for 3 years, that rewrote the Dangerous/Vicious Dog Legislation here in Springfield, Mo.
Training Philosophy
Carrie Galvan is a firm believer that dog sports can be a huge component in saving a dog’s life. She believes that positive training methods are the most effective way to train dogs. She does not allow pinch collars, choke chains, or e-collars in her group classes. She is a science-based training company that primarily uses positive training methods.
Services
Precious K9s offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Basic training:
Puppy basics, aggression, agility, and rally obedience.
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Behavioral issues:
Anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, and more.
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Sports:
Agility, rally obedience, trick dog, and scent work.
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Therapy dog training:
Precious K9s Therapy Teams are specially trained to visit places like retirement facilities, victim advocacy centers, and other places where some cheer may be needed for multiple people.
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Private coaching:
One-on-one sessions to help you train your dog.
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Semi-private training:
Group classes for dogs and owners to learn together.
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Day training:
Day training with Precious K9s is like Board and Train while you are away for the day.
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Online programs:
Precious K9s Trick Dog Teams online!
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Arena rental:
Precious K9s offers an exclusive Arena Rental Program so you can practice in between classes.
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Workshops:
Precious K9s is always adding and changing workshops throughout the year.
Certifications
Carrie Galvan is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), and an AKC Evaluator for all levels of the Canine Good Citizen, Tricks, and the Temperament test.
Specializations
Carrie Galvan specializes in behavioral issues such as anxiety and aggression. She has been working with, and helping owners with aggressive dogs for most of her adult life.
Training Methods
Precious K9s primarily uses positive training methods. They do not allow pinch collars, choke chains, or e-collars in their group classes.
Customer Reviews
Colleen Q, Springfield, Missouri:
Been attending for years now because my dog and I love it. We’ve learned so many things. The instructors have been with us every step of the way from furniture out the door in pieces to now napping in workshops.
Shela R, Austin TX: I am so thankful for you ( Carrie) & wish you were in Austin with me now!!
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Social Media Links:
https://www.facebook.com/carrie.galvan.1
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