Kelly Vaillancourt

United States, California, Santa Cruz, CA

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Kelly Vaillancourt

About this trainer

Kelly Vaillancourt believes in building a strong bond between humans and their dogs through positive reinforcement. She uses humane, scientific training methods that focus on encouragement and a positive feedback loop. She avoids punishment, intimidation, or aversive training tools like prong, shock, or choke collars.

Services

  • Private – In Home Training:

    Tailored training programs for individuals with focused behavioral goals. This program is designed for puppies & dogs, kids, adolescents & adults.

    • $150 Initial Consultation/Training
    • $120 per hour thereafter
    • Day Training Intensive:

      A private, in-home intensive training program that requires less ‘hands-on’ attention from the owner during the training process.

    • $150 Initial Consultation/Training
    • Packages discussed during consultation
    • Walk & Train: Leash Reactivity:

      For dogs who exhibit different behavior on leash.

    • $150 Initial Consultation/Training
    • Packages discussed during consultation
    • Positive Puppy Intensive:

      Emphasis on socialization, understanding body language, focusing on environment, and building confidence.

    • $150 Initial Consultation/Training
    • Packages Discussed
    • 20% off Private Training:

      A discount program for recently adopted shelter dogs.

Specializations

  • Basic training
  • Leash reactivity
  • Behavioral problems
  • Puppy training

Training Methods

Reward-based training, force-free techniques, positive reinforcement

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