Lisa Torick
Lisa Torick has had dogs most of her life, as well as cats, llamas, chickens, and a variety of small mammals growing up. She became a serious student of animal behavior and training in 2001. She received her BA with a double major in Biology/Chemistry and Asian Studies. After 5 years living and studying in Japan, she came back and studied evolution and ecology in a Master’s program, culminating in a thesis about the foraging behavior of the Clark’s Nutcracker. She earned an MA. Immediately following that, her interest in evolution and birds lead her to a doctoral program in paleontology. As the reality of a life in academia began to sink in, she moved to a small farm where llamas were already residing. Knowing nothing about clicker training or llamas, she attended a workshop that specifically introduced us to clicker training llamas. She was given a copy of Karen Pryor’s book, “Don’t Shoot the Dog”, and that changed everything for her. Since then she has worked at a shelter, taught group classes, worked privately with clients, and formed her own business. Once she committed to this field of animal training and behavior, she attended dozens of learning events and webinars, including Marian and Bob Bailey’s Chicken Camp, ClickerExpo’s, APDT conferences, Aggressive Dog Conference, to name just a few.
Training Philosophy
Lisa Torick believes in using positive reinforcement methods to train dogs. She is a strong advocate for science-based training and behavior modification approaches that are positive and effective. She approaches each individual involved (whether human, dog, cat, or other) with compassion and expertise informed by decades of experience and continuing education in the science of behavior and the principles of learning.
Services
Lisa Torick offers a variety of services, including:
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Puppy Packages:
4 (60 minute) sessions are $365
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Any Age, Any Pet Training Packages:
4 (60 minute) sessions are $365
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Continuing Training Packages:
3 (60 minute) sessions are $255 for all ages
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Initial Pet Training Consultation:
a 60 minute session is $120
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Single Follow-up Training Session:
each 60 minute session is $95
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Online Initial Pet Training Consultation:
a 60 minute video conference call on Zoom is $110
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Online Pet Training:
a 30 minute video conference call on Zoom is $55
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Initial Consultation (Behavior Problems):
a 60-90 minute session is $185 (includes email summary and support material)
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Continuing Behavior Support Packages:
3 (60 minute) sessions are $255
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Single Follow-up Session (Behavior Problems):
each 60 minute session is $95
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Online Initial Behavior Consultation:
a 60 minute video conference call on Zoom is $135 (includes email summary and support material)
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Online Behavior and Training Support Sessions:
a 30 minute video conference call on Zoom is $55 (following the initial consultation)
Certifications
Lisa Torick holds the following certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
- Karen Pryor Academy – Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- Certified in applied animal behavior (UW-AAB)
Specializations
Lisa Torick specializes in a variety of areas, including:
- Puppy training
- Adolescent dog training
- Behavior modification
- Training for any age and any pet
Training Methods
Lisa Torick uses positive reinforcement methods to train dogs. She is a strong advocate for science-based training and behavior modification approaches that are positive and effective.
