Christine Stratakos

United States, New York, Ithaca, NY

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About this trainer

Patiently Positive Dog Training offers private lessons in your home. Their preferred approach is to train owners to train their puppies/dogs, enhancing their relationship with their pets. They use positive reinforcement methods and also provide behavior modification consultations for any issues you might be experiencing with your pup.

Certifications:

  • Training Equipment: Clicker preferred, but word markers can also be used.
  • Regular leash and collar or harness; no flex leashes, prong collars, or choke collars.

Training Philosophy:

Dog training should be enjoyable for both owners and their pets.

Locations Served:

Counties – Tompkins, Cortland

Patiently Positive Dog Training emphasizes positive reinforcement and no-force methods of training. While the preference is to train owners, they can also conduct the training and transition behaviors over. They encourage the involvement of all family members who will be interacting with the puppy/dog in the training, including children.

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