Certified Dog Trainer - Cat and Reptile Training Too! - St. Louis, MO
Hi. I'm Becky (she/her/hers). I have my CPDT-KA certification, and over 4 years of experience with shy, fearful, feral, and other behaviorally struggling dogs of all breeds. In addition to my small group classes for manners, I am preparing to teach a fear and force free rattlesnake avoidance class in 2022. I've also done "clicker training" with some unusual species and can also help with domestic cats and exotic pets if you're struggling to keep the whole family happy.
My three dogs at home each have unique struggles to learn how to live comfortably in the human world. I would be happy to discuss how we can help your pets with theirs. Please contact me through Petworks. Have a great day!
- Certified
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
20% off the second session you book for Petworks members!
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
St. Louis, MO Metro area, inside The Loop.
What year did you begin serving pets?
Apprenticed in 2012. Certified in 2018.
How did you hone your craft?
I grew up with a difficult dog and never met an animal that didn't fascinate me. Eventually I realized teaching high schoolers wasn't where my heart really lies, but that the skills I picked up in the classroom are remarkably helpful for the "human" end of the leash in training scenarios. Learning how to teach two species at once was remarkably fun, though challenging at times.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
You are always part of the struggle, even as you are part of the solution. Take your own 'temperature', address *your* needs, then look at the animal.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I'm rather plain spoken but prone to dive too deeply into the nitty-gritty, nerdy, science stuff. Please don't expect some dry, boring ramble or be too offended if I slip in a 'grown up word' accidentally! We learn best in a fun, casual environment, which I try to provide while still being enthusiastic about the subject at hand.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Birds
- Cats
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
20% off the second session you book for Petworks members!
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
St. Louis, MO Metro area, inside The Loop.
What year did you begin serving pets?
Apprenticed in 2012. Certified in 2018.
How did you hone your craft?
I grew up with a difficult dog and never met an animal that didn't fascinate me. Eventually I realized teaching high schoolers wasn't where my heart really lies, but that the skills I picked up in the classroom are remarkably helpful for the "human" end of the leash in training scenarios. Learning how to teach two species at once was remarkably fun, though challenging at times.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
You are always part of the struggle, even as you are part of the solution. Take your own 'temperature', address *your* needs, then look at the animal.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I'm rather plain spoken but prone to dive too deeply into the nitty-gritty, nerdy, science stuff. Please don't expect some dry, boring ramble or be too offended if I slip in a 'grown up word' accidentally! We learn best in a fun, casual environment, which I try to provide while still being enthusiastic about the subject at hand.