Rebecca Hutchins, the owner of Good Choice Dog Training, adopted a 3-year-old yellow labrador named Sally who had a lot of baggage inhibiting Becky’s ability to train her. After many disheartening attempts at various training facilities around the area, Becky decided to create a place where all dogs and their owners are welcome, comfortable, and included.
Training Philosophy
Good Choice Dog Training uses scientifically based reinforcement training methods that are completely humane — meaning you can teach your dog how to behave, walk with you on the street, come when they’re called, and more, all without force. Our trainers are certified experts and teach you the skills to help your dog make good choices, whether in a class, at home, or in new environments. Our rewards-based methods are approved by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and are designed to help you and your pup become BFFs.
Services
Good Choice Dog Training offers a variety of classes for all types of dogs, from puppies to seniors. They also offer private training sessions to address specific challenges. Their services include:
- Puppy Class & Enrichment
- Puppy Too
- Life Skills
- Let’s Get Connected
- Intro to Scent
- Mark Training
- Where are my Manners?
- Scent Work Trial Prep
- Canine Good Citizen Prep
- Community Canine
- Rally — Novice to Advanced Coursework
- Aggression Training
Certifications
Becky Hutchins is a certified knowledge-assessed professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers, has completed Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course, and is a member of the Pet Professional Guild. In addition, she is a mentor for CATCH Canine Trainer’s Academy and Animal Behavior College (ABC).
Specializations
Puppy training, obedience training, manners training, scent work, agility training, Canine Good Citizen preparation, Community Canine preparation, Rally training, aggression training
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, reward-based training, force-free training
