Why chose a certified Dog Trainer?
According to national statistics, only 10% of Dog Trainers are professionally educated, trained and certified through an accredited vocational school or program. Many "Dog Trainers" are self-educated through experience or working with other trainers. The result? A lot of frustration for dog owners who are looking for a qualified, educated trainer who can deliver results. Uneducated Dog Trainers can actually make behavior problems much, much worse. When vetting dog trainers, ask about their educational background.
A formal training, education and certification program for Dog Trainers covers many important subjects, such as:
About Great Expectations Dog Training:
GEDT uses positive and reward based training methods, focusing on relationship building and proper leadership.
GEDT does not employ the use of aversive training devices such as prong or pinch collars, e-collars or bark collars.
Trainer:
Dawn Mandl
Certifications:
Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist by the Animal Behavior College
Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid
Certified to Train and Assess Shelter / Rescue Dogs
Specialization:
Shelter / Rescue Dogs
Leadership Training
According to national statistics, only 10% of Dog Trainers are professionally educated, trained and certified through an accredited vocational school or program. Many "Dog Trainers" are self-educated through experience or working with other trainers. The result? A lot of frustration for dog owners who are looking for a qualified, educated trainer who can deliver results. Uneducated Dog Trainers can actually make behavior problems much, much worse. When vetting dog trainers, ask about their educational background.
A formal training, education and certification program for Dog Trainers covers many important subjects, such as:
- Breed Characteristics
- History of Dog Training
- Learning Theories - Classical and Operant Conditioning
- Problem Solving
- Behavioral Characteristics
- Obedience Training
- and much, much more.
About Great Expectations Dog Training:
GEDT uses positive and reward based training methods, focusing on relationship building and proper leadership.
GEDT does not employ the use of aversive training devices such as prong or pinch collars, e-collars or bark collars.
Trainer:
Dawn Mandl
Certifications:
Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist by the Animal Behavior College
Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid
Certified to Train and Assess Shelter / Rescue Dogs
Specialization:
Shelter / Rescue Dogs
Leadership Training