Kristen is an internationally Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Kristen is one of the first 50 internationally Certified Family Dog Mediators (FDM) through industry expert and Applied Animal Ethologist Kim Brophey. Kristen is also a Canine Training Professional (CTP) with The Pet Professional Guild- the organization for force free pet professionals. She is also certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Instructor and Evaluator, STAR Puppy Instructor and Evaluator and AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

 

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Job Title: Owner, FDM CBCC-KA CPDT-KA

 

Training Equipment: Flat buckle collars, body harnesses, martingale collars (not for corrections), 6ft or longer leashes, clickers

 

Training Philosophy: Our expectations of our dogs and their roles in our families have changed. As Certified Family Dog Mediators (FDM) we go Beyond Dog Training; we bridge the gap between people and dogs, truly "Training People for their Pups."

 

Locations Served: Rhode Island

 

Modern Dog Training RI uses a holistic approach combining Family Dog Mediation with force free progressive reinforcement methods to build communication and connection between you and your dog. This cultivates a healthy relationship based on cooperation and trust rather than force and submission.