M.A. Board Certified Counselor (NBCC), B.S. Organizational Management, Certified Professional Dog Trainer - CPDT-KA, Licensed Team Evaluator - Living and Learning with dogs, cats and parrots.

 

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Job Title: Canine Coach

 

Training Equipment: What works best for dog and companion - no aversive equipment. Awareness, observation, listening, voice/body language, rewards, clicker, stability balls, sights, sounds and smells, relaxation and energy balancing.

 

Training Philosophy: I embrace a collaborative training relationship with dog and human. Balance, Relationship, Education and Well-Being is good BREW for happy, healthy and confident dogs and dog parents.

 

Locations Served: New Hampshire and Massachusetts for training and canine coaching, New England States for Licensed Team Evaluations and ZOOM online coaching when applicable. I collaborate with veterinarians, health care professionals and educators. specializing in family and pet therapy dog training, behavior modification and team evaluations. Joyful training can easily be integrated into daily living and learning with dogs.

 

Languages: English

 

Dog Talk LLC (Training and Wellness) and New England Pet Partners, Inc. 501c.3. Author of Awareness Centered Training - ACT, Train Your Dog, Change Your Life, and The Learning Zone - TLZ - publications on family dog training, behavior and pet assisted therapy. New England Pet Partners, Inc. was founded in 2007 by a dedicated group of volunteers who enhance education and well being with pet assisted therapy. DT and NEPP service the educational needs of dogs, families, veterinarians,the community and health care facilities (pet therapy visits). Taking in a deep nose-to-navel breath - ah-ha Does your dog have balls? Check out Dogs, Balls and Balance in ACT - energy balancing. Education: Masters in Counseling Psychology - Antioch NE U Bachelors in Organizational Management - Leslie U Board Certified Counselor - NBCC, 40374 Association of Professional Dog Trainers - Charter Member 11 Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CCPDT, 1020213 International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, IAABC Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance, 25738 Pet Partner Licensed Evaluator/Instructor, 57050-TEI Certified Canine Massage / Acupressure (Tall Grass Animal Acupressure, Pet Massage Institute, Equissage) Passion / Life Experience: My joy is living and learning with dogs. Dogs have changed my life! They are my companions, pseudo-therapist, teacher, and connect me to paths and people I never would have ventured on my own. If I can make a difference for dog’s well being, longevity and improve their life – I am honored. We invite you to our web sites to explore our programs that include: ACT Level 1, Beginnings ACT Level 2, Moderate ACT Level 3, Challenging Integrative non-competitive energy balancing, private behavior coaching, Canine Massage/Acupressure Pet Assisted Therapy Team Training/Evaluations Please visit our Facebook pages too ... www.dogtalk.com www.newenglandpetpartners.org www.dailydoga.com www.awarenesscenteredtraining.com Breathing in deeply, nose-to-navel, enjoy the journey.