Marine mammal trainer (27 years) turned dog trainer. Using positive reinforcement to reward the behavior you want. This training allows dogs to think, have choices and behaviors are learned step by step. Building a strong relationship between human and dog based on trust, consistency & understanding.

 

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Job Title: Owner/ Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Clicker, treats, target

 

Training Philosophy: Using positive reinforcement to reward the behavior you want. This training allows dogs to think, have choices and behaviors are learned step by step. Building a strong relationship between human and dog based on trust, consistency & understanding.

 

Locations Served: Sonoma County, CA

 

Languages: English

 

Certification & relevant expertise includes: Certificate Karen Pryor Academy - Comprehensive Dog Trainer Certificate Karen Pryor Academy - Puppy Start Right for Instructors Certificate Karen Pryor Academy (Ken Ramirez) - Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs using Positive Reinforcement Dog and Cat Ethology cum laude through the Ethology Academy - Pretoria Technikon, South Africa 7 year in-house marine mammal behavior & training certification - The South African Association for Marine Biological Research, South Africa 9 years assistant curator - marine mammals & birds: training trainers & animals; setting, marking trainer exams & assessments Co-author of numerous papers and posters on marine mammal training, presented training papers at three IMATA conferences