The Dog Chick offers training and behavior modification services in basic and advanced obedience, as well as AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, and Urban Canine, and APDT C.L.A.S.S. certifications.
Utilizing martingale collars, harnesses, clickers, and target sticks, her training philosophy revolves around understanding how dogs learn, the causes of behavior, and effective communication.
Her services extend to Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties in New York, and she holds certifications as a Certified Dog Behavior Expert and Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed.
Graduating from The Academy Of Canine Education, she is a CPDT-KA through the Certification Council Of Professional Dog Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Trainer, AKC certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Trainer & Certified Testing Evaluator, an APDT C.L.A.S.S. Trainer & Certified Testing Evaluator, RALLY trainer, and Red Cross Certified in Animal 1st Aid.
Additionally, she is ABCDTL2 by the Animal Behavior College and serves as a mentor for the Animal Behavior College & CATCH Dog Training Academy.
Her methods of training/behavior modification rely on Positive Reinforcement, focusing on a deep understanding of dog behavior, learning theory, genetics, health, and more.
Her services cover a wide range of areas including basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, fears, phobias, separation anxiety, chewing, digging, housebreaking, destruction, jumping, nipping, puppy training, socializing, dog-dog aggression, dog-human aggression, and therapy/service dog training.
Specializing in Shelter and Rescue dogs, she continues her education through webinars, telecourses, and seminars.
