Patricia G. Tirrell
has over 15 years of experience in the dog training industry. She is dedicated to providing the best training results possible for her clients and has committed herself to ongoing professional education, seeking the highest credentials and affiliations available to professional dog trainers.
Training Philosophy
Patricia G. Tirrell believes in force-free, science-based training methods. She chooses her training methods to bring the best possible training results while also promoting the deepest possible bond of trust and understanding between you and your dog.
Services
Patricia G. Tirrell offers dog training services in the convenience of your home. She also works with blind, deaf, and other special needs dogs (such as tripods) all over the world through videoconferencing.
Certifications
- CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- IABBC: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Supporting Member
- Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Practitioner 1
- PPG: Pet Professional Guild Full Member
- APDT: Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Professional Member
- IAABC: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Supporting Member
- ISCP: International School of Canine Psychology, Affiliate Member
- ICAN: International Companion Animal Network, Affiliate Member
Specializations
Patricia G. Tirrell specializes in working with special needs dogs, including blind, deaf, and tripods.
Training Methods
Patricia G. Tirrell uses force-free, science-based training methods. She does not use fear, pain, or intimidation, including leash corrections, choke and prong collars, spray bottles and shake cans, and swatting and yelling.
Media Appearances
Patricia G. Tirrell has been featured in the following publications:
- The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants journal
- Dognition blog
- The Courier
- A Dog’s Life, The Confident Dog blog
