Kristen Hanley got started in dog behavior because of a reactive little guy named Gideon. Adopting a leash reactive dog over 10 years ago is what lead to her eventual second career in dog training and behavior.
Training Philosophy
Kristen Hanley is passionate about helping both dogs and humans – helping both to feel happy and satisfied in their lives and relationships with each other. To have that, it means coming to a better understanding of each other, learning to communicate with each other, meeting each other’s needs, and addressing unwanted behaviors. She uses reward based methods; without the use of pain, fear, or intimidation.
Services
Kristen Hanley offers a variety of services, including:
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Group Classes:
Modern Family Dog basic training, Fear Fighters for scared dogs to build confidence, Drink With Your Dog® for advanced manners training in public places, K9 Nose Work®, and Resolving Reactivity – a class exclusive to Dogology WNY for leash reactive dogs.
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Private Lessons:
Basic manners and cues like door manners, loose leash walking, leave it, wait, sit, down, recall, polite greetings, impulse control, settling on cue, or whatever else you want to work on!
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Virtual Lessons:
Held via Google Meet or Zoom. They are a good option for difficult or busy schedules, very nervous dogs (or humans) who will be uncomfortable with a stranger in their home, or for clients on a budget.
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Behavior Modification:
Using humane methods based in science to address troubling behaviors such as intra-household aggression, separation anxiety, fear, resource guarding, or reactivity.
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Dog Sports:
K9 Nose Work® for both fun/enrichment and for students interested in trialing; and also periodically have classes about using sniffy and other types of enrichment to improve your dog’s behavior.
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Pet adoption counseling / breed matching:
If you need help choosing a breed, finding a breeder, or working with a rescue – reach out! Kristen Hanley spent many years volunteering with rescues and helping families find the right dog. As a Certified Family Dog Mediator, she has a solid education on breed traits and can help you find the right match for your home.
Certifications
Kristen Hanley is a:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
- Accredited Dog Trainer
- Certified Family Dog Mediator
- Certified Nose Work Instructor
Specializations
Kristen Hanley specializes in:
- Reactive dogs
- Behavior modification
- Separation anxiety
- Aggression
- Resource guarding
- Fear
- K9 Nose Work®
Training Methods
Kristen Hanley uses reward-based training methods, without the use of pain, fear, or intimidation. She is also certified in Family Dog Mediation and uses evidence-based methods.
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