Group and private classes for pet obedience, behavior counseling, aggression rehabilitation and agility for fun.

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA

 

Training Equipment: buckle collars, Loose Leash Walkers, harnesses, head halters, clickers, treats, toys, food tubes,

 

Training Philosophy: At the Well-Mannered Dog we focus on rewarding correct behaviors with food, play, social engagement and environmental rewards while making sure the dog does not get rewarded for undesirable behaviors.

 

Locations Served: Lane County Oregon - Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell

 

The purpose of The Well-Mannered Dog, LLC is to provide clients with fun, humane, gentle training that effectively teaches dogs to be well-mannered and to reliably following commands at home and in public. Debbie Schaefer, owner of The Well-Mannered Dog, LLC. is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) training dogs since 1974 and teaching classes since 1987. Accomplishments: Member of The Association Of Pet Dog Trainers and past chair of their Member Relations and Services Committee. Guest speaker on the Lewis and Bark radio program in Lane County. Speaker at The Healthy Pet, in Eugene Or. Consultant to Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Regulations. Speaker in 2002 and 2004 at The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conferences. Our Training Philosophy Training means to guide or control the mental and physical development of your dog. We use dynamic, humane, gentle methods that employ the use of operant conditioning, classical conditioning and relationship enhancement education. We do not use “corrections” to teach the dog. Our goal is to reduce conflicts instead of promoting them. Our programs prohibit techniques that cause pain or fear for the dog. As a certified pet dog trainer with the goal of nurturing the pet/owner bond through education, I place a high priority in recognizing and respecting each dog and owner as individuals with unique thoughts, values and experiences. I strive to provide an environment that is friendly, respectful, fun and embraces individuality. Owners and dogs are treated with the utmost respect and kindness.