Debbie Thomas CPDT Certified Dog Trainer - Cranberry Township, PA

Member since Dec 2021

Debbie is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer SA-PRO in the Pittsburgh, PA area. She has been a volunteer and a trainer at a local Animal Shelter for over 15 years. In those years, she became serious about furthering her education in the animal behavior world. Holding a number of certifications, including IAABC-ADT, Fear Free Certified Trainer and a Hernsenwerk Enrichment Mentor. She is currently working on being a certified Treat-ReTreat Mentor and being Certified in Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation.

Working with shy and fearful dogs is Debbie's specialty as well as separation anxiety. She works closely with her clients and coaches them step by step in this process. Always taking the cues from the dogs and never rushing them. Before becoming a Dog Trainer, Debbie worked as a dental hygienist and specialized in helping fearful patients. Being empathetic, compassionate, and respectful has earned her the trust of many clients and dogs alike. Debbie teaches group classes at a local shelter and provides private in-home training in the Pittsburgh area.

  • Certified
  • Insured
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

Starting Price
$ 95.00 Per Hour

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Private Dog Training
  • Puppy Trainer

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Pet Behavior Modification

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Fearful Dogs Professional
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

  • Flexible

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Pittsburgh Pa, but online for Separation Anxiety Training

What year did you begin serving pets?

2010

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SERVICE AREA: 100 miles from Cranberry Township, PA
Including: Franklin, Oil City, Cranberry Township, Saegertown, Greenville, Brookville, Schenley, Struthers, Youngstown, Erie

Distinction

CPDT-KA

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Private Dog Training
  • Puppy Trainer

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Pet Behavior Modification

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Fearful Dogs Professional
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
  • Fear Free Certified Professional
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

  • Flexible

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Pittsburgh Pa, but online for Separation Anxiety Training

What year did you begin serving pets?

2010

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