Diana Simonsen
Diana uses force-free, positive-reinforcement-based training to help you build a good relationship with your dog, teach your dog better alternatives to unwanted behaviors, reduce frustration by setting you and your dog up for success, and benefit from up-to-date, modern learning theory from a certified trainer.
Services
Diana Simonsen offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Private Training:
Diana offers private training sessions, both in-person and online. These sessions are customized to the individual dog and owner’s needs and goals.
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Group Classes:
Diana offers a variety of group classes, including:
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Rally Obedience:
Classes cover all levels of AKC Rally, from Novice to Masters.
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Heeling Games:
Classes include all skills levels of formal heeling.
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CGC Life Skills:
Classes focus on skills like accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting and grooming, loose leash walking, sit/down/stay, and coming to you when called.
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Trick Dog:
Classes focus on the Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) program and the AKC Trick Dog program.
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Therapy Dog Prep:
Classes prepare dogs and their handlers to become certified therapy dogs.
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Guest Trainers:
Diana also hosts guest trainers who offer specialized classes in areas such as dog parkour, reactivity training, and nose work.
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Guest Workshops:
Diana hosts workshops led by renowned dog trainers, such as Kathy Sdao, who share their expertise on various topics related to positive reinforcement training.
Certifications
Diana is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants – Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT). She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC CGC, Trick Dog, and Temperament Evaluator, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and a member of the Pet Professional Guild.
Specializations
Diana specializes in force-free, positive reinforcement training methods. She offers training for a variety of needs, including obedience, rally, heeling, CGC skills, trick training, and therapy dog preparation.
Training Methods
Diana uses force-free, positive reinforcement-based training methods. She believes in building a strong relationship between the dog and owner and using positive reinforcement to motivate the dog to learn.
