Terri Maher
holds dual college degrees in social work and psychology. She was accepted into graduate school but decided to pursue her passion for dogs and become a professional dog trainer.
Terri Maher is very patient with both clients and their pets. She believes in breaking down training steps into small, manageable movements to help dogs understand what is expected of them. She emphasizes positive reinforcement and avoids harsh measures.
Sinopa Shibas Dog Training
offers a variety of services, including:
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Pet Sitting:
In Jim Thorpe, PA, Lehighton, PA, and Palmerton, PA
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In-Home Canine Training:
In the tristate area of PA, NY, and NJ
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Massage:
In the tristate area of PA, NY, and NJ
Training Sessions:
- Housebreaking
- Puppy basic and advanced training
- Fear concerns
- Aggression (Food, Companion pets, Collar and leash training, Sudden motion reactivity)
- Anxiety
- Separation Issues
- Resource Guarding issues
- Individual Programs
- Therapy Dog Training
- Adolescent Destruction, etc.
Professional Dog Training:
- Clients receive step-by-step instructions in writing.
- Each client receives a follow-up letter to reinforce what was discussed in the training session.
Training Session Options:
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Phone consultation only:
Check can be mailed ahead to prepay.
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Two-hour long training sessions in your home:
Within a 20 mile radius of Jim Thorpe, PA. Free phone consultations included.
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Four-hour long training session in your home:
Within a 40 mile radius of Jim Thorpe, PA. Free phone consultations included.
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New York, New Jersey, Delaware clients:
Billed a negotiated rate depending on distance and travel expense. Free phone consultations included.
Repeat sessions:
On an as needed basis and depend upon the severity of the problems that need to be resolved.
Terri Maher is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the National School of Canine Studies (NSCA).
Specializations:
Shiba Inu training, puppy training, housebreaking, aggression, anxiety, separation issues, resource guarding, therapy dog training
Training Methods:
Positive reinforcement only. No harsh measures are ever used.
Customer Reviews:
— Brooke, Lehighton, PA: “Thank you so much for taking good care of our Sasha! It really means a lot that I can see my family with peace of mind! Thank You. THANK YOU!!”
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