People want to train their dogs for many reasons. Some want to get off to a "good start" and have a way to communicate with their dogs. Others just want a dog "to listen" to them, while still others want to fix problem behaviors they are having with their dog.
Often people think that dogs only learn when someone is teaching them. This is far from the truth. Dogs are learning all the time, from the earliest of age and whenever they are awake. The environment is an ever-present teacher. Unfortunately, dogs may be learning inappropriate behaviors compared to what the owner may want. That's why it is important to train your dog as early as possible. Learning is going on with your dog, so it's a good idea to have the dog learn desirable behaviors.
Early training of dogs is stressed as it is easier to have the dog understand, from an early age, what to do and not do, rather than to try and fix a behavioral problem later. But even if you have an older companion, it is good to know that it is never "too late" to start communicating with your dog! (click here for statics of Why to Start Training Early)
Often, people wonder how to find a class that is right for them and their dog, or how to find an appropriate trainer or behavioral consultant.
(click here To Find Out How To Pick a Trainer)
Often people think that dogs only learn when someone is teaching them. This is far from the truth. Dogs are learning all the time, from the earliest of age and whenever they are awake. The environment is an ever-present teacher. Unfortunately, dogs may be learning inappropriate behaviors compared to what the owner may want. That's why it is important to train your dog as early as possible. Learning is going on with your dog, so it's a good idea to have the dog learn desirable behaviors.
Early training of dogs is stressed as it is easier to have the dog understand, from an early age, what to do and not do, rather than to try and fix a behavioral problem later. But even if you have an older companion, it is good to know that it is never "too late" to start communicating with your dog! (click here for statics of Why to Start Training Early)
Often, people wonder how to find a class that is right for them and their dog, or how to find an appropriate trainer or behavioral consultant.
(click here To Find Out How To Pick a Trainer)
Instructors
Carole Peeler, CPDT, CDBC, CNWI, has more than twenty years of experience in dog training and canine behavior consultation. She has multiple certifications as both a professional dog trainer and canine behaviorist. For the past fourteen years, Carole has managed her own dog training company, C&C PALS. While teaching various types and levels of classes, she also offers private consultations at clients' homes helping people with their dogs' various behavioral issues. (more...)
Pictured from TOP left to right: Laura Heyer, Joan Mackenzie, CPDT, Paula Dietz, Carole Peeler, CDBC, CPDT, CNWI, BOTTOM left to right: Jenny Brawley, CPDT, Jackie Winters (holding CH Madrozica Dulcinea "Cinea"), Yuko Furumoto, CNWI
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Susan Waltman has earned more than 100 titles with her dogs, including a Utility Dog title on each dog she has owned. Her dogs have earned recognition in obedience, agility, regional & national tournaments, plus other dog sports including herding, lure coursing, and dog scootering. She also trains her own dogs (Saluki) to perform service dog work for her. She was one of the first in the DC Metro area to train using only positive motivational techniques and has continued throughout her training career to pioneer a training method that is both humane and fun for dogs and humans alike. (more...)
Joan MacKenzie, CPDT, discovered her passion for dogs after she retired from a career as an international lawyer for the federal government. Her dog was not socialized for suburbia, so Joan became experienced in classical conditioning as well as obedience training, working with her dog to overcome her fears in her new environment. In obedience they performed in agility, Rally obedience, flyball and tracking. Joan studied and got her Certification as a Professional Dog Trainer. In addition, Joan is pursuing certification in Tellington Touch. (more...) |
Laura Heyer has her Master's degree in the field of education and works in the special education field as a teacher and administrator with students with behavior and learning issues. She has combined her love of teaching with her love of dogs and now teaches classes for C&C PALS utilizing the same tenets of learning theory she uses at school. Laura has begun to study Tellington TTouch methods and hopes to become a TTouch practitioner in the future. (more...)
Yuko Furumoto, CNWI, finished a formal intensive dog training program in Japan where she acquired extensive hands-on experience with a variety of breeds. She then worked as freelance trainer, visiting homes to help owners better communicate with their dogs. After returning to the U.S. in 2009, she has been focusing on nose work, training her two toy poodles in tracking and in K9 Nose Work® and has become one of only three Certified Nose Work Instructors in the DC Metro area. (more...)
Sharon Kirby, CPDT-KA, WAG-CI, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, certified WagIt! Games Tier 2 Level Instructor, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator, and member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), believes strongly that people and dogs have a unique bond that blends fun, affection, communication, and teamwork. Coming from a background working in both the federal government and private sector, Sharon still found time to work with her dogs in various sports including agility, canine freestyle, and rally. Sharon is an Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) certified counselor and regularly co-hosts in the APLB chat-room which provides support and guidance to those mourning the loss of a dear pet. (more...)
Paula Dietz joined C&C PALS in 2011 after nearly 30 years as a government relations and communications professional. Today, Paula works at a veterinary clinic, is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and, through C&C PALS, helps train dog owners to bring out the best in their dogs. (more...)
Jenny Brawley, CPDT, has been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2006. Jenny found out about positive reinforcement training based on the theory of animal learning and immediately applied and was accepted at the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers from which she graduated in 2002. Not only did the methods learned at the Academy prove successful with treating her fear aggressive rescue dog, but Jenny vowed to apply this new knowledge to help other adult shelter dogs. On a volunteer basis, Jenny has been involved with a local shelter since 2001, helping with post-adoption behavioral questions. (more...)
