Recommended Dog Trainers
"Effective visiting process consists of handlers who appropriately present their dogs and dogs who appropriately receive the people being visited. Handlers must be familiar with ways to reward appropriate behaviors and redirect inappropriate behaviors of their dogs during visits
without using noticeable techniques or corrections during visits."
- Kris Butler, Therapy Dogs Today, Their Gifts, Our Obligation
without using noticeable techniques or corrections during visits."
- Kris Butler, Therapy Dogs Today, Their Gifts, Our Obligation
Call to ask about discounts for Angel Paws Pet Partners Volunteer Candidates!......
"AVSAB’s position is that punishment
(e.g. CHOKE CHAINS, PINCH COLLARS, AND ELECTRIC COLLARS)
should not be used as a first-line or early use treatment for behavior problems."
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
PLEASE SEE OUR WEB PAGE FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT AND DOG TRAINING POSITION STATEMENT!
Angel Paws highly recommends positive reinforcement training best learned from a trained and experienced positive reinforcement dog trainer for many reasons. For more information about what kind of training your dog needs to become a confident and happy Therapy Dog - and why - please see What kind of training does my dog need. The following local dog trainers are well trained in not only positive reinforcement dog training but in teaching people how to most effectively apply positive reinforcement techniques for basic skills, behavior modification, and sports (as indicated). Our recommended trainers possess a thorough understanding of our Angel Paws' Pet Partners requirements and teach our Angel Paws Therapy Dog Training Classes when offered (as indicated). Their own web sites are a wealth of helpful information for all dog owners!
Call to ask about discounts for Angel Paws Pet Partners Volunteer Candidates!...
Call to ask about discounts for Angel Paws Pet Partners Volunteer Candidates!...
K9 Coach Dog Training
Julia Kopan, CPDT
(740) 675-1614
k9coachtraining@gmail.com
P.O. Box 102, Granville, OH 4302
www.k9coachtraining.com
(740) 675-1614
k9coachtraining@gmail.com
P.O. Box 102, Granville, OH 4302
www.k9coachtraining.com
Meet Julia Kopan ...
Julia is the owner of K9 Coach Dog Training, professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT since ‘06) AKC CGC Evaluator and Certified TAGteach Primary. Julia has recently relocated to Granville, Ohio from California and currently teaches dog training classes at Bath & Biscuit in Granville, in-home private training and competes in AKC and USDAA Agility with her own dogs. Julia has also assisted in numerous Angel Paws Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Tests and recently begun teaching our Angel Paws Therapy Dog Training classes focusing on basic skills to pass our Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test, therapy dog handler leadership skills, and application of skills & leadership to the visiting process.
A Positive Connection
Julie Smith, CPDT
(740) 587-0429
Julie@apositiveconnection.com
P.O. Box 32, Granville, OH 43023 www.apositiveconnection.com
Julie@apositiveconnection.com
P.O. Box 32, Granville, OH 43023
Meet Julie Smith ...
Julie is the owner of A Positive Connection and has been training dogs professionally since 2003. Before starting A Positive Connection, Julie worked for All About Dogs in Woodbridge, Virginia rated by Washingtonian magazine as being one of the top dog training facilities in Northern Virginia. Julie has taught beginning through advanced obedience classes, run puppy parties, and assisted with Agility, Rally-O, Shy dog, and Rowdy dog classes. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and is an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Julie teaches classes at Bath & Biscuit in Granville and home privates.
A Frame of Mind Dog Training
Kristen Van Ness, KPA-CTP
AFMDog@gmail.com
3923 Morse Rd., Alexandria, OH 43001
A Frame of MInd Dog Training
www.sites.google.com/site/afmdogs
Kristen lives in Alexandria, Ohio, is available for local private training in Licking County & also trains at both Dog Talk & PosiDog in Columbus.
Meet Kristen Van Ness ...
Kristen is the owner of A Frame of Mind Dog Training a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy for Dog Trainers and is currently studying animal behavior at the Ohio State University. She is TAGteach Level 1 certified, a Licking County 4-H advisor, a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a licensed Be a Tree program presenter. She has trained multiple species including cats, cows, horses, mice, and a bird. Kristen volunteers with Second Chance Humane Society in Johnstown and has competed in CPE and USDAA Agility and in APDT and AKC Rally Obedience. Kristen has served as a Temporary Alternate Evaluator in Angel Paws Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test and is available for private coaching in obedience, rally, agility, manners, and basic behavior problem solving as well as Therapy Dog basic skills training.
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