Furry Well-Being LLC - Certified Dog Trainer - Bellevue, WA
Hello, I am a positive reinforcement trainer with over nine years of professional dog training experience. I starting my animal training journey training Misty the Shetland sheep and Betsy the Pygora goat at the Oregon Zoo. There I started understanding the wonderful world of positive reinforcement and animal husbandry. The many years professional dog training instruction and pet care experience has created a wiser trainer but I am dedicated to continue my understanding, knowledge and ability.
Every behavior has a cause, and every behavior that happens again has received some sort of reward. My training methods focus on setting up the right behavior and making sure it gets the most reinforcement. Positive reinforcement and reward-based training is my main tool for teaching new behaviors and strengthening already established ones. But I look at the whole picture. What health and environmental factors are playing apart.
Reinforcement can mean using treats but it doesn’t have to. Each dog has things they find rewarding whether it is your attention, playing with a toy, or tasty treat. Every day they get some kind of reinforcement but quite often it’s attention for being rambunctious. Lets work together to find a great training plan and reinforcement set up that you will both enjoy and learn from!
Offering virtual and in-person training sessions. Using reward-based training methods.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Training
- Pet First Aid Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Toys
- Treats
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
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?
- Cats
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
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)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
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 first booking, PETWORKS20
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Northwest
What year did you begin serving pets?
2013
How did you hone your craft?
Dogs, Cats, Goats, and Sheep… I have lived in the Northwest my whole life and have always been fascinated by nature, animals and understanding the forces that shape behavior. My first experience in animal training and animal behavior was in a teen volunteer program at the Oregon Zoo. Socialization and training Pygora goats and Shetland sheep at a new farm exhibit. In particular, I trained Misty the Sheep and Betsy the goat how to come when called, station, and walk on a leash. Working with them started me on a wonderful path of animal training and care. Nine years of professional dog training and pet care experience has created a wiser trainer but I am dedicated to continue my understanding, knowledge and ability. I am a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, www.APDT.com and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, www.Iaabc.org. Currently I hold a CPDT-KA certification with The Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, www.ccpdt.org. And I am certified professional with Fear Free Pets, www.fearfreepets.com.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Training
- Pet First Aid Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Toys
- Treats
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
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?
- Cats
- Dogs
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
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)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
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 first booking, PETWORKS20
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Northwest
What year did you begin serving pets?
2013
How did you hone your craft?
Dogs, Cats, Goats, and Sheep… I have lived in the Northwest my whole life and have always been fascinated by nature, animals and understanding the forces that shape behavior. My first experience in animal training and animal behavior was in a teen volunteer program at the Oregon Zoo. Socialization and training Pygora goats and Shetland sheep at a new farm exhibit. In particular, I trained Misty the Sheep and Betsy the goat how to come when called, station, and walk on a leash. Working with them started me on a wonderful path of animal training and care. Nine years of professional dog training and pet care experience has created a wiser trainer but I am dedicated to continue my understanding, knowledge and ability. I am a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, www.APDT.com and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, www.Iaabc.org. Currently I hold a CPDT-KA certification with The Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, www.ccpdt.org. And I am certified professional with Fear Free Pets, www.fearfreepets.com.
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