We are proud to be the Frederick & Rockville - Potomac, Maryland (and surrounding areas) representative of Sit Means Sit, the largest and most successful U.S.
based professional dog training company in the history of the United States.
With a commitment to providing the highest quality humane, reward -
based professional dog training practices, VSPDT helps the public to better understand how the domestic dog's mind works, to communicate more effectively with our canine companions using positive reinforcement, to foster healthier relationships with between dog and owner and to encourage responsible dog ownership.
Not exact matches
Fewer than 10 percent of naturally born
dogs are typically qualified to become
professional sniffers,
based on a behavior test and rigorous physical
training.
People can send their
dogs away to be
trained, but if they do not have a
basis of understanding they can not keep the
dog up to the standard that a
professional trainer may achieve and in the majority of cases, the
dog will loose most of its abilities within a few weeks of being returned.
I'm a
professional dog trainer who is sharing my journey as I transition to positive reinforcement
based dog training methods.
As a
dog training intern, you will be able to work hands - on with
dogs participating in
training programs at Rover Oaks Pet Resort, learn positive reinforcement
training methods, gain extensive knowledge of
dog behavior and body language, as well as work with certified
professional dog trainers on a daily
basis.
Whether you
train at home or with the aid of a
professional dog trainer, make sure to
train in the name of positive reinforcement
training: a long - lasting relationship
based on mutual respect and trust will await you!
Doggy Dan «s video course is the world's ONLY video -
based dog training website, endorsed by the SPCA, and constantly updated by a
professional dog trainer which firmly stands against the use of shock collars and sprays.
Kate is also a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, a Bright and Beautiful therapy
dog evaluator and a full member of The Pet
Professional Guild (PPG), the only organization representing pet industry
professionals who are committed to results
based, science
based force - free
training.
Sadly, much of what passes for
professional dog training is
based on myth, misguided conventional wisdom, and personal experience.
She is a certified
professional dog trainer (knowledge assessed), a member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, and is proficient in force free reward
based training methodologies and behavior modification.
Convenient in - home service • Custom - designed
training program • A highly qualified and experienced
professional dog trainer • Exclusively humane, science -
based training methods
Use a rewards -
based approach with lots of praise and treats for a job well done and if you aren't seeing progress, bring in a
professional — never fail to deal with
training this
dog.
Certification Council of
Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) The international testing and certification resource for professional dog trainers based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to d
Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) The international testing and certification resource for professional dog trainers based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog traini
Dog Trainers (CCPDT) The international testing and certification resource for
professional dog trainers based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to d
professional dog trainers based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog traini
dog trainers
based on humane
training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to
dog traini
dog training.
Pets may also require routine
professional grooming, and
dogs may benefit from manners
training and obedience classes from certified instructors who utilize positive reward -
based training techniques may help to prevent the «fur flying» under your roof.
Her experience is varied and includes developing and implementing
training programs for
dog owners and veterinary
professionals; working as a research assistant on several canine behavioral genetics projects at the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry; serving as editor for a scientific working group tasked with establishing consensus -
based best practices for the use of canine / handler detection teams and setting standards for their certification; serving as the first editorial assistant for the Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research; co-authoring more than 10 peer - reviewed publications and owning and operating a home -
based editing business.
Ongoing Personal Lessons /
Training for Cindy & her
Dogs: Cindy and her dogs also take ongoing lessons weekly (both Group Classes and Private Training), on a regular basis, with other Professional Positive Trainers for both Competitive Agility and K9 Nose W
Dogs: Cindy and her
dogs also take ongoing lessons weekly (both Group Classes and Private Training), on a regular basis, with other Professional Positive Trainers for both Competitive Agility and K9 Nose W
dogs also take ongoing lessons weekly (both Group Classes and Private
Training), on a regular
basis, with other
Professional Positive Trainers for both Competitive Agility and K9 Nose Work.
SPECIAL BENEFITS of
training with Cindy C. Smith, CNWI as your K9NW Instructor, is her being a Long Time Professional Experienced Positive / Sceince Based Dog Trainer / Instructor of over 20 years, as well as having her own Indoor Training F
training with Cindy C. Smith, CNWI as your K9NW Instructor, is her being a Long Time
Professional Experienced Positive / Sceince
Based Dog Trainer / Instructor of over 20 years, as well as having her own Indoor
Training F
Training Facility.
Training by Alyssa Lapinel, certified
professional dog trainer,
based in San Diego, California.
Delaware Valley
Dog Training offers professional, reward - based dog training for all breeds, ages, and temperamen
Dog Training offers professional, reward - based dog training for all breeds, ages, and tempe
Training offers
professional, reward -
based dog training for all breeds, ages, and temperamen
dog training for all breeds, ages, and tempe
training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments.
Not only do we come highly recommended by veterinarians and other pet
professionals, but we also offer customized, reward -
based in - home
dog training in Charlotte that is formed by your
dog's behavioral issues and what your goals are as a
dog parent!
Training classes both private and group, using a combination of positive reinforcement, food lure obedience training and dog psychology based behavior management techniques.Grooming by a professional
Training classes both private and group, using a combination of positive reinforcement, food lure obedience
training and dog psychology based behavior management techniques.Grooming by a professional
training and
dog psychology
based behavior management techniques.Grooming by a
professional groomer
Victoria Stilwell Positively
Dog Training (VSPDT) is a global network of world - class positive reinforcement dog trainers personally approved by Victoria to ensure that you have access to the most accomplished, professional, reward - based training option in your ar
Dog Training (VSPDT) is a global network of world - class positive reinforcement dog trainers personally approved by Victoria to ensure that you have access to the most accomplished, professional, reward - based training option in yo
Training (VSPDT) is a global network of world - class positive reinforcement
dog trainers personally approved by Victoria to ensure that you have access to the most accomplished, professional, reward - based training option in your ar
dog trainers personally approved by Victoria to ensure that you have access to the most accomplished,
professional, reward -
based training option in yo
training option in your area.
In order to maximize the impact of our hands - on work with these
dogs, the BRC provides research -
based training for shelter
professionals around the country.
We provide
professional dog training using science
based positive
training techniques.
Hiring a KPA - CTP gives you the assurance that you and your
dog is
trained by a
professional who has accomplished one of the most intensive
training programs available, and who is committed to only humane, science -
based training techniques.
100 % positive, humane
dog training methods
Professional trainer with 35 + years» experience Techniques taught are
based on canine behavioral science
The Association of
Professional Dog Trainers encourages and supports continued trainer education in order to promote gentle, effective, fast, and fun ways to
train dogs using the most up - to - date information and sound, scientifically -
based methods.
Even if you use a
professional, you still need to do basic
training and realize that your
dog will need some care (especially keeping the face clean and mat free on a daily
basis) between groomings.
This assures you that your
dog is
trained by a
professional who has elected to undertake the most rigorous
training program available and who is committed to only humane, science -
based training techniques.
«The KPA Better Veterinary Visits course offers veterinary
professionals a valuable opportunity to learn science -
based,
dog training skills that will directly elevate the quality of patient care.
From the USDA project to determine the value of certain breeds as livestock guard
dogs to the in - depth understanding about
training and behavior from service
dog organizations and the studies of structure and health in sled
dogs and racing
dogs, these breeders have coordinated efforts with veterinarians and other
professionals and thereby greatly enhanced the
base of knowledge about
dogs.
Proudly taught by a Certified
Professional Dog Trainer using science -
based, modern
training techniques!
As a
professional dog trainer, I
base my
dog training methods on scientific research, which promotes force - free
training methods.
I am also a Certified
Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of
Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the
dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science -
based dog training practic
dog training practices.
Kim is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified
Training Partner and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training pr
Training Partner and a Certified
Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of
Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
Dog Trainers (CCPDT) the leading independent certifying organization for the
dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training practic
dog training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science - based dog training pr
training profession and the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science -
based dog training practic
dog training pr
training practices.
Since the renaissance of dominance -
based punishment techniques in the
dog training world over the past decade, too many
dogs that have been subjected to a «
professional» rough hand and are now suffering behavioral issues as a result.
Our one - of - a-kind, positive reinforcement -
based camps give your
dog a BIG
training head start from experienced, veterinarian - recommended
professionals.
You seem to equate using «treats» with permissive and ineffective
training, and I'm sensing some general disapproval of reward -
based training methods for aggression issues in
dogs — I would respectfully disagree with this stance, as would every major group of veterinary behavior
professionals and educated trainers currently in existence (see guidelines from ACVB, AVSAB, APDT, etc. in the US, or similar bodies in other countries).
Los Angeles, February 17, 2009 - Animal Behavior College (ABC), a Los Angeles -
based vocational school for
professional dog training instructors, has launched a national campaign to save the lives of shelter
dogs.
Throughout my life as a pet owner, and my career as a
professional dog trainer and
dog behavior consultant, I have faced and solved a wide range of
training and behavior challenges, using only positive, science -
based methods.
Carlos Aguirre, owner of North Shore -
based Wolf's Lair K9, a
professional dog training business offered these tips to prepare
dogs for cold weather and ensure their health, safety and happiness.
If you're looking for
professional, commitment -
based dog training, throughout the Philadelphia area, look no further!
In 2010, we created Victoria Stilwell Positively
Dog Training (VSPDT), creating a global network of professional dog trainers that are dedicated to positive reinforcement based training and teachi
Dog Training (VSPDT), creating a global network of professional dog trainers that are dedicated to positive reinforcement based training and t
Training (VSPDT), creating a global network of
professional dog trainers that are dedicated to positive reinforcement based training and teachi
dog trainers that are dedicated to positive reinforcement
based training and t
training and teaching.
But, with the publication of Pavlov's theory,
professional dog trainers finally had research they could refer to as the
basis of their
training methods.
Michael Ellis covers how to
train dogs with food in a very completely and easy, but also very
professional and science
based manner.
Tampa, Florida -
based zookeeper and
professional pet trainer, Emily Cassell, who began her career with
dogs in 2010, before expanding to fish, guinea pigs, cats, rabbits and other pets while operating her own
training business, Phins with Fur Animal Training, will be joining us for a chat about her upcoming workshops at the PPG Behavior and Training Workshop at Best Friends: Building Trust - The Bunny Basics and Relationship Building with Bunnies and her presentation: Bunny House to House Bunny - Helping Rabbits Adjust to Their
training business, Phins with Fur Animal
Training, will be joining us for a chat about her upcoming workshops at the PPG Behavior and Training Workshop at Best Friends: Building Trust - The Bunny Basics and Relationship Building with Bunnies and her presentation: Bunny House to House Bunny - Helping Rabbits Adjust to Their
Training, will be joining us for a chat about her upcoming workshops at the PPG Behavior and
Training Workshop at Best Friends: Building Trust - The Bunny Basics and Relationship Building with Bunnies and her presentation: Bunny House to House Bunny - Helping Rabbits Adjust to Their
Training Workshop at Best Friends: Building Trust - The Bunny Basics and Relationship Building with Bunnies and her presentation: Bunny House to House Bunny - Helping Rabbits Adjust to Their New Home
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Dog Training offers professional reward - based dog training and behavior modificati
Dog Training offers professional reward - based dog training and behavior modif
Training offers
professional reward -
based dog training and behavior modificati
dog training and behavior modif
training and behavior modification.