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Best Dog Obedience Trainers in Connecticut

Find and book a top dog obedience trainer in Connecticut on Petworks. So how long will it take to see results? Pet parents often wonder how long it takes for their dog to start responding to commands and showing improved behavior. The timeframe largely depends on factors like the dog's age, breed, temperament, and the consistency of training both during professional sessions and at home. Dog obedience trainers in Connecticut utilize various techniques to shape behavior and ensure effective communication. Positive reinforcement is a common method, where trainers reward desired behaviors with treats, praise, or toys, reinforcing the dog’s understanding that good behavior leads to positive outcomes. Clicker training, another popular approach, uses a distinct clicking sound paired with rewards to mark the exact moment a dog performs a desired action, aiding in clear behavior-reward associations. Trainers also use redirection to guide dogs from unwanted behaviors to appropriate alternatives, focusing on consistency and repetition. Additionally, they emphasize socialization to expose dogs to diverse environments and reduce fear or aggression. By combining these methods, trainers help dogs become well-behaved and responsive while empowering pet parents to reinforce training at home.

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• Casey Sugarman
• OSCAR Therapy - Pet PTSD, Phobia, Behavior - Niantic, CT
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• Niantic, CT - Serving animals and owners of ALL SPECIES in ALL Time Zones: by video-chat + your proxy hands Teaching in person in Southeastern Connecticut Our video-chat service pre-dates...
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• Eileen McCabe
• Certified Professional Private In Home Dog Trainer - North Haven, CT
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• North Haven, CT - I offer one hour private lessons in your home. With a commitment to positive reinforcement techniques and tailored training programs, I specialize in addressing behavioral challenges...
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• Sharron Lang
• Wolfen1 Dog Training - Hire Certified In Home Dog Trainers - Brookfield, CT
• Brookfield, CT - Certified Dog Trainer, offering high quality obedience training programs, behavior modification and service dog training. Private in home and board and train programs available. Training is guaranteed....
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• Nikhil Sharma
• K9 National Services - Private In Home Dog Trainers - Hartford, CT
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• Hartford, CT - K9 NATIONAL SERVICES The best care for your best friend Dog Training at your Doorstep We train you how to communicate with your furry friends. Dog Training...
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• Heather Hitchcock
• Essential Canine - Dog Obedience Training and Massage - Suffield, CT
• Suffield, CT - This is for canine massage & obedience training. Canine massage for sports or similar injuries as well as regular maintenance for all dogs. Basic obedience for puppies...

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• Allison Raymunt
• Allison's Animal Academy - Dog Training and Animal Reiki - Litchfield, CT
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• Litchfield, CT - My goal is to strengthen the bond between humans and animals through empathetic canine education. I provide high-quality, positive reinforcement training to achieve a well-behaved dog in...
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• Kate Naito
• High Ten - In Home Private Dog Training - Stamford, CT
• Stamford, CT - Training your dog is journey you take together, but you need the right guide. Kate Naito, CDBC, CPDT-KA, ADP-CI, MS is an accomplished dog behavior consultant, dog...
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• Christopher Rohland
• Sundog Affirmative Dog Training, LLC - Danbury, CT
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• Danbury, CT - SUNDOG specializes in cruelty-free training for basic obedience, housetraining, and general problem-solving. We use only positive reinforcement-based training for positive results. We can help you and your...
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