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New business in the USA (May 2023), I was a marine animal trainer in South Africa for 27 years. Customized private dog training just for your needs! Force free, positive and relationship building. No behavior is bad - just unwanted. I help you to get the best out of your dog.
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3 customer reviews
Gerardo Navarro
Dog Training
Very knowledgeable and awesome person. Great training methods as well.
Reply from Good Dawg Training LLC
Thank you Gerardo. So happy to be working with you & Micaela with Harley & Luke. Keep up the great work!
Sarah Scatena
Dog Training
Colette was great, I really like her approach.
Reply from Good Dawg Training LLC
Thank you Sarah. It was great to meet you and Cal!
Ed
Collette was great with my dog Dougie who is a rescue and quite shy. It has been many years since I have trained a puppy. Collette taught me the basics of training with a clicker and empowered me to be creative using the basic techniques in a variety of situations. She answered my questions clearly Andy with confidenceI. I highly recommend her for basic training and trust that she would be great with a wide variety of behavior problems. I will be calling her in the future with any training issues that arise, More...
Reply from Good Dawg Training LLC
Thank you Ed. It was such a pleasure to work with you and Dougie - we did make SIT happen :) :)
What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing how my clients get excited at their dogs' progress and that no two days are the same.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always had dogs in my life and love all animals. I had been training marine animals as my career for almost 30 years in South Africa. When I moved to the USA and saw how big the pet industry was, I knew it was a no brainer to train dogs.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am versatile, fun and can think on my feet. I will help you train your dog to suit your situation. It wont need to be weekly and we go at your pace.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I haven't done this before, but I can do this if necessary.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
N/A but if a client requests protection I'm happy to wear a mask, sanitize or work outdoors.
Private dog & puppy training
I offer private dog & puppy training in your home and work with you and anyone in your household over the age of 12. It is important that everyone communicates effectively with each other and your dog to optimize consistency.
We address some of the following: basic principles of training, attention, name recognition, touch, find it, leave it, checking in, mat/ place, loose leash walking, no jumping up, no counter surfing, sit, lay down, recall, wait, distraction, distance and duration.
Puppy training:
Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Experiences during this time set the stage for the rest of your puppy's life. Just because your puppy is undergoing vaccinations doesn't mean that they can't be trained at home and be exposed to safe experiences.
The series includes 6 x 1 hour private puppy training sessions.
You will learn to:
*Use positive reinforcement training with your puppy.
*Prevent and manage undesired puppy behaviors.
*Understand that socialization experiences are positive for your pup.
*Understand normal canine behavior.
*Read canine body language.
*Build a lifelong bond with your puppy.
Your puppy will learn to:
*Be comfortable around new and novel stimuli, people and sounds.
*Accept handling and restraint to become great veterinary patients.
*Be independent. This is important to prevent separation anxiety.
*Explore their environment at their own pace.
*Learn to share or trade valued items (chew toys, foods, furniture).
*Foundation skills that will help you live happily together.
I also customize training to suit your needs.