Kelly Taylor is a certified dog trainer who started her journey by rescuing Boxers. She noticed the behavioral issues many of the surrendered dogs had and decided to further her education to become a certified dog trainer. This would help her with her own dogs and assist the rescued dogs in finding permanent homes. Kelly uses positive reinforcement training to help families and rescue dogs manage behavioral problems like fear, separation anxiety, and reactivity.
Training Philosophy
Kelly Taylor believes in positive reinforcement training, using treats and praise to reward dogs for desired behaviors. This approach encourages dogs to repeat positive actions and makes training more enjoyable for both the dog and the owner.
Services
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Puppy Package:
Six 1-hour sessions for puppies aged 8 weeks to 5 months, covering puppy development, socialization, nutrition, crate training, housebreaking, home management, and basic obedience.
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Basic Obedience Individual:
One 1-hour session focusing on one or two specific obedience skills.
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Basic Obedience:
Three 1-hour sessions focusing on a few specific obedience skills.
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Basic Obedience Package:
Six 1-hour sessions covering foundation skills and basic obedience commands.
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Behavioral Issues Individual:
One 1-hour session, including a phone consult, focusing on a specific behavioral issue.
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Behavioral Package I:
Four 1-hour sessions, plus one initial phone consult, focusing on foundation skills to improve minor behavioral issues.
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Behavioral Package II:
Six 1-hour sessions, plus one initial phone consult, focusing on long-term training skills to improve behavioral issues.
Certifications
The website mentions that Kelly Taylor is a certified dog trainer, but it doesn’t specify the specific certifications she holds.
Specializations
Kelly Taylor specializes in positive reinforcement training, particularly for behavioral issues like fear, separation anxiety, and reactivity. She also offers puppy training and basic obedience training.
Training Methods
Kelly Taylor uses positive reinforcement training methods, which involve rewarding desired behaviors with treats and praise. She also utilizes counter-conditioning and desensitizing (CC&D) techniques to address specific behavioral problems.
