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Decoy Dog Extraordinaire
Play Therapy Dog (for little dogs) Fun facts: knows lots of cute tricks and always gets her way |
Owner and Trainer (She/Her)
Certified Behavior Consultant Fun facts: has a LOT of plants and likes paint by numbers |
Decoy Dog Apprentice
Certified Therapy Dog (for people) Fun facts: loves hugs and meeting new people and dogs |
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Based in Astoria, NY, I specialize in training for the pet dog. I teach a motivation-based method of dog training rooted in giving the learner choice. The dog training I do is geared towards coaching you how to be your dog's trainer, giving you the skills you need to succeed, and therefore is very flexible. I will make it work for you and your family - no two situations are the same, and I have a lot of protocols in my toolbox! I work with all breeds, ages, temperaments, and sizes of dogs, as well as many types of behavior problems ranging from potty training, inappropriate barking, and leash walking, to fear-based behaviors that can lead to aggression and biting.
In 2011 I graduated with distinction from the Karen Pryor Academy and am very proudly a Certified Training Partner. I volunteer my services to several rescue groups, as well as low income families in NYC. In 2016 I began volunteer training with the Rikers Rovers program on Rikers Island, and ended up working there for over a year. In 2018 I began working with NYC Animal Care and Control to run community dog training classes that are free to the public in the Bronx, through their Community Pets Program. I also offer support to families looking for training options to avoid giving up their dog, and to families adopting dogs with special behavior needs from the shelter to ensure they handle the transition to family life as well as possible. I have attended several Clicker Expos - if you've never been to a Clicker Expo, I highly recommend it! I will never ask you to do something painful or overly stressful to your dog, and you are always welcome (and encouraged!) to ask questions. Dog training with me is focused on learning to read your dog's body language, setting them up to succeed, and rewarding good choices. The best part is that I'm a really good people coach too, and you'll get the same treatment! |
Gone but never forgotten, the original trio from left to right: Tigress, Emma, and Charlie.
