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APDT International

Trainer Profile
APDT Member Since 2004

Over The Rainbow Dogs, LLC

 
Positive training methods for puppies & adult dogs, CGC, STAR puppy, Therapy Dogs International testing; behavior modification. Specialize in separation anxiety, fearful behaviors, & adolescent dogs.
 
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Training Equipment: Flat buckle collars, harnesses, no-pull harnesses, head halters, clickers, tunnels, chutes, puppy ramp & stair unit.
 
Training Philosophy: To enhance the human-canine bond through nurturing relationships built on mutual trust, cooperation, & respect using positive reinforcement methods, and above all to do no harm during the training process.
 
Locations Served: Muncie, IN Yorktown, IN Delaware County, IN East Central Indiana
 
Behaviors taught in the Lollipup Kids class include: Introduction to clicker training Off-Leash Socialization (when it is safe and in your puppy’s best interest) Socialization to people through Pass the Puppy game Bite inhibition training (learning to have a soft mouth) House training Crate training Attention to handler Replacing jumping for attention with sitting politely for attention Sit Down Settle Come Impulse Control Introduction to loose-leash walking Wait Off/Leave It Helping your dog be comfortable and happy during the vet exam Guidance to prevent future behavior problems including resource guarding, separation anxiety, and other behavior problems Confidence and coordination building games, some on approved K-9 equipment And more! Munchkins (dogs 5 months to 12 months) will continue, build on, and refine the Lollipup Kids Class behaviors while adding the following behaviors: Loose-leash walking Stay Greeting other dogs and people politely Impulse control Emergency Recall Tricks Yellow Brick Road 1 (dogs 8 months and older) is a beginning level class for older dogs and includes the following behaviors: Sit Down Come Loose-leash walking Greeting dogs & people politely Wait Touch Stay Impulse Control Off Settle Go to place Emergency Recall And more! Yellow Brick Road 2 (dogs continuing from Yellow Brick Road 1) takes behaviors from previous classes to higher levels and includes: Sit, walk around dog Down, walk around dog Down from a distance Advanced loose-leash walking Advanced stay Go to place and down stay Stand Back Tricks Emergency recall And more! The Dorothy Class is a class designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety and storm phobia. During class instructions are given to help your dog overcome these problems and stay home alone or handle storms with less anxiety. The Winkie Class is a class for dogs that are serious resource guarders.
Services Offered
Behavioral Consultation
CGC Training
Clicker Training
Fun Games
Group Training
In-Home Training
Private Lessons
Private Training