Ronda Warywoda
is a certified dog trainer who has been working with dogs for over 14 years. She was inspired to become a dog trainer after her own dog, Jinkies, suffered from a variety of behavioral issues due to a traumatic puppyhood. Ronda realized that traditional training methods, which often rely on punishment, were not effective in helping Jinkies. She sought out science-based, positive reinforcement training methods and has been using them ever since. Ronda has helped countless dogs and their owners overcome behavioral challenges and build strong, loving relationships.
Training Philosophy
Ronda’s training philosophy is based on science, positive reinforcement, and respect. She believes that all dogs can learn and that training should be a positive and rewarding experience for both the dog and the owner. She uses a variety of reward-based methods to teach dogs new skills and help them overcome behavioral challenges. Ronda is also a Fear Free Certified Professional, which means she is committed to providing a safe and comfortable training environment for all dogs.
Services
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Private training plans:
These plans are tailored to the individual needs of each dog and owner. They can address a variety of issues, including basic obedience, problem solving, and behavior modification.
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Group classes:
Ronda offers a variety of group classes, including puppy classes, basic obedience classes, and advanced obedience classes.
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Behavior treatment plans:
These plans are designed to help dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression. They typically involve a series of private sessions with Ronda.
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Virtual sessions:
Ronda also offers virtual sessions via Zoom for clients who are unable to attend in-person classes.
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Service dog training:
Ronda works with owners to train their own service dogs. Dogs must meet specific requirements, including age, health, temperament, and task suitability. Owner trainers must be able to commit the time and effort required for training, maintain a training log, and provide for the dog’s health and welfare.
Certifications
Ronda Warywoda holds the following certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- University of Washington – Applied Animal Behavior (UW-AAB)
- Family Dog Mediation (FDM)
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer L2
- Fear Free Certified
Specializations
Ronda specializes in helping dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression. She also has experience training service dogs and working with puppies.
Training Methods
Ronda uses a variety of reward-based training methods, including:
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Positive reinforcement:
This involves rewarding desired behaviors with treats, praise, or toys. This helps the dog learn to associate good behavior with positive outcomes.
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Clicker training:
This method uses a clicker to mark desired behaviors, which helps the dog understand what they are being rewarded for.
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Shaping:
This involves gradually shaping a desired behavior by rewarding successive approximations of the behavior.
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Counter-conditioning:
This involves pairing a feared stimulus with a positive experience, which helps the dog learn to associate the stimulus with something positive.
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