Kou Nelson has a background in education and learning theory, having taught high school for 15 years. She furthered her knowledge in animal behavior by attending The Canine Behavior Academy I and II at Marin Humane Society and continued her education through various seminars and classes.
She started her dog training journey at Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation and established The Collaborative Dog, LLC in Concord, California in 2013.
She moved to Pennsylvania in 2018.
Training Philosophy
Kou Nelson believes in scientifically based training methods that are done without fear, pain, or intimidation. Her goal is to enhance the relationship between dogs and their people.
Services
The Collaborative Dog offers services to resolve behavior issues, enhance basic house manners, and create a better relationship between dogs and their people.
Certifications
- Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Specializations
- Behavior issues
- Basic house manners
Training Methods
Scientifically based methods without fear, pain, or intimidation
