Viviane has been training dogs and conducting behavior consultations since 2005. She is your guide in all things having to do with dogs, whether you are an animal professional or a family guardian.
Viviane is a networker and values collaborating with other animal professionals in order to best serve her clients and colleagues. If she doesn’t have a resource you need, she will use her ever expanding network to find it for you.
Coaching humans has always been Viviane’s strength and joy. In recent years she has increased her focus on the human side of dog training and behavior. She offers coaching and guidance in an atmosphere of acceptance and safety. Her clients include a range of other professionals needing resources or a sounding board for finding new or tried & true ideas for puzzling or difficult cases.
Viviane is a resource for pet parents who are struggling with difficult decisions, or not sure they are on the right track with their dogs. She is available for a full range of conversations including case review, referral to other professionals, all the way to discussion of quality of life for humans and canines living together. This includes discussion of humane euthanasia due to age, illness or behavioral concerns. She still sees dogs and their families for the full range of needs from puppyhood to old age on a case by case basis.
Viviane has been educated by thousands of clients and their dogs, and she learns something new every day!
She wants to give special mention to her personal passed dogs, Taki, Shadow, Toby, Pasha, and Greta. Her current dogs are 12 year old Willow, a Staffy, Shiba Inu, Basenji mix and 5 year old Mimi a Lagotto Ramagnolo. Willow is pictured above.
Training Philosophy
All of our techniques are based on positive reinforcement and understanding the dog’s triggers and motivations for behavior. This helps us teach new more appropriate responses to situations that are problematic for the dog. Our training is structured to be enjoyable for both the dogs and humans, making practice and learning fun and easy to do!
Services
PumpkinPups Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
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Private Training:
One-on-one sessions with a certified trainer to address specific behavioral issues or to help you build a strong foundation of training with your dog.
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Group Classes:
Small, fun-filled classes for puppies and adult dogs, covering topics such as basic obedience, socialization, and more.
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Scentwork Classes:
Classes in conjunction with Brooklyn Nosework’s Jess Elliot, teaching you how to train your dog to use their nose to find a non-food scent.
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Online Workshops:
Single classes with live coaching and active practice for students and their pups, covering topics such as tricks training and cooperative care behaviors.
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Coaching & Mentoring:
Support and feedback for aspiring or established trainers and other pet industry professionals.
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FREE
