My engaging & easy training classes and privates develop a harmonious bond with your dog beginning with Off-Leash Puppy & AKC STAR Puppy through Therapy Dog, Canine Companion performance classes in Trick Dog, Canine Freestyle, Nose Work & Agility Fun

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: CPDT-KA, MA

 

Job Title: Owner/Operator

 

Training Equipment: Equipment appropriate for positive reinforcement & force free methods only

 

Training Philosophy: Canine Coach & Trainer Specializing in Puppy & Adolescent Behavior "Helping your pup develop critical social skills with positive reinforcement"

 

Locations Served: Serving Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties of New York State Training Facility: Canine Adventure, 6140 Route 22, Plattsburgh, New York (518) 562 - 0552

 

Languages: English

 

Deb DeSilva is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) administered by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the international certification organization for animal training and behavior professionals. She is the owner/operator of My Canine Companion, website address: http://www.mycaninecompaniontraining.com or call (528) 293-7619. Deborah is also the head trainer at Canine Adventure 6140 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, New York for training info call (518) 562-0552 or visit http://www.canine-adventure.com/training.html for more training information. As a recently retired faculty member at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, she combines her 35 years as a college professor in the field of communication and her canine training and behavioral experience. As a Canine Coach & Trainer she provides small group classes, private one-on-one instruction, live virtual training, behavioral consultations and assessments. Her dynamic and easy training methods help you develop a harmonious bond with your canine companion. Puppy training begins as early as 8 weeks beginning with specialized Off-Leash Puppy Primary, Pre-Adolescent Puppy Training and AKC S.T.A.R Puppy classes. For adolescent & adult dogs, she offers classes in Canine Companion Basic through Advanced, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Canine Nose Work, Trick Dog , Canine Freestyle and Agility. Deb is the only “Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed” in northern New York. She is also an approved evaluator for Love on a Leash - a national AKC approved therapy dog organization; as well as an Evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Trick Dog and Duke University’s Dognition Program. She is a certified Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor for the Pet Professional Guild, a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and served three terms as President of the Clinton County Canine Club. Deb employs non-aversive scientifically proven training methodology for both the human and canine ends of the leash. You are also welcome to contact her directly via phone at (518) 293-7619 or email (desilvdj@gmail.com) to discuss your needs and training goals.