Behavior Training Coach for Pet Owners
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About me: For the last 10 years, all my dogs came to me as stray, feral, unsocialized, even sometimes initially dangerous souls. All needed to learn basic obedience. All exhibited serious behavioral challenges (frustrating puppy behavior, serious resource guarding, extreme reactivity to storms and fireworks, and even aggression towards dogs and/or people with displaced aggression toward us).
Using my university level education in psychology, learning theory and behavior modification, my knowledge of animal behavior, SMART Goal Setting, and family therapy skills, I created clear systematic pain-free plans to teach basic obedience. Over time, I modified or found ways to manage any unwanted behavior of my exceptionally challenging dogs. I was successfully able to integrate them into my family as happy, healthy, harmonious companions. With less stress and positive communication methods, we became training partners and family. Now I am offering this assistance to you.
Using my university level education in psychology, learning theory and behavior modification, my knowledge of animal behavior, SMART Goal Setting, and family therapy skills, I created clear systematic pain-free plans to teach basic obedience. Over time, I modified or found ways to manage any unwanted behavior of my exceptionally challenging dogs. I was successfully able to integrate them into my family as happy, healthy, harmonious companions. With less stress and positive communication methods, we became training partners and family. Now I am offering this assistance to you.
My Qualifications: In addition to a life-time of experience training my own pets (dogs, cats, birds, and a ferret), I am currently enrolled in a rigorous Canine Behavioral Science and Technology program with a specialty in Aggression. My life's work in is the behavioral sciences. I have earned graduate level degrees (MS, MA, EDS, JD) in psychology, training/coaching, learning theory/behavior modification, health and wellness, nutrition, fitness, endurance training and counseling. I have various certifications in health and wellness coaching which shapes how I work wih you and your pets. I have worked for 20 years appling my skills to help adults, children, and my own pets thrive.
As a Supporting Member, I have access to additional professional support through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) forums and member support groups and resources. Currently, I am working towards earning a Certification as an Animal Behavior Consultant by building my pet owner coaching/training practice.
As a Supporting Member, I have access to additional professional support through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) forums and member support groups and resources. Currently, I am working towards earning a Certification as an Animal Behavior Consultant by building my pet owner coaching/training practice.
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What type of trainer am I?
As a supporting member of the IAABC, I agree to take a "least intrusive, minimally aversive" (LIMA) approach to training dogs. Positive reinforcement come first in the line of tools used to teach skills and modify behavior. LIMA does not justify the use of punishment in place of other effective interventions. The aim is to focus on reinforcing what we want the dog to do. LIMA does not justify the use of aversive methods and tools, including but not limited to the use of electronic collars (i.e. shock collars or e-collars), choke, or prong collars in lieu of other effective positive reinforcement interventions and strategies. The position of the IAABC is that the use of shock is not considered a best practice and is strongly discouraged. The goal of the IAABC is to eliminate the use of shock devices from training and behavior work and to do so by modeling, education, and providing members with effective alternatives. Accordingly, you will NOT see the use of pain, shock, or fear in the work I do with you and your dogs. |
Please follow link to learn more about LIMA. https://m.iaabc.org/about/lima/
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I understand how exhausting, overwhelming, upsetting, frustrating, and even scary it can be to own an untrained dog. I know what it feels like to want life with a challenging dog to improve while not knowing what to do. I am offering you compassionate, judgement-free, educational, evidence-based, and supportive pet owner coaching. We can teach your dog basic obedience and overcome challenges together.
As a supporting member, I am NOT yet certified by the IAABC, but I do have access to tremendous evidence-based resources and professional support as I complete my coursework from CASI.
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Currently completing course work towards a Diploma in Canine Behavior Science and Technology with a Specialty in Canine Aggression.
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