Breed counseling, private lessons geared to any age. Can do in-home light grooming of dogs. Dog massage. Pet Photography/Canine Collages. I am CPDT-KA.

 

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Training Philosophy: I combine relationship training with positive reinforcement to help dogs and their owners communicate more effectively.

 

Locations Served: Chicago and northern suburbs

 

I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and have worked 20 years with shelter dogs. I do temperament testing and work very well with "rescued" dogs. I have also worked as a senior instructor at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago. I do not whisper to dogs, I listen to them. I teach massage to help strengthen the relationship and bring the dog who is in "overdrive" to the point of "let's drive together". Dogs who are "shy" to the world can be helped to gain confidence in themselves and their surroundings. Each dog and owner that I work with receives a personalized set of "tools" that help shape a deeper understanding between them.