How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Training

What training tools do you use?

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

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

  • Pet Behavior Modification
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Service Dog Training
  • Dog Therapy Training

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Mice
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • 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?

  • Flexible

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Sarasota County, FL and surrounding areas

What year did you begin serving pets?

2016

How did you hone your craft?

I started with Petco and discovered Ian Dunbar’s online academy. I then began working with Wag and Train out of Denver, which was sold and became Star Dog Training later. I left Petco after about 2 1/2 years and began managing a daycare and boarding facility in Boulder, Colorado.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Have fun! If training is frustrating, it’s likely not going to be effective and you’re less likely to be consistent, which is key.

Distinction

CPTA-KA

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Training

What training tools do you use?

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

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

  • Pet Behavior Modification
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Service Dog Training
  • Dog Therapy Training

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Mice
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • 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?

  • Flexible

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Sarasota County, FL and surrounding areas

What year did you begin serving pets?

2016

How did you hone your craft?

I started with Petco and discovered Ian Dunbar’s online academy. I then began working with Wag and Train out of Denver, which was sold and became Star Dog Training later. I left Petco after about 2 1/2 years and began managing a daycare and boarding facility in Boulder, Colorado.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Have fun! If training is frustrating, it’s likely not going to be effective and you’re less likely to be consistent, which is key.