Training Through Life
Positive training saves lives
About Us
At Training Through Life, we are passionate about providing a holistic approach to dog training through positive reinforcement, enrichment, and lifestyle changes. We value education and believe as trainers we should constantly be learning and bettering our skills. We are an Accredited Dog Trainer through the IAABC and a Fear Free Certified Professional. We don’t just focus on changing behavior, we work on changing the emotion behind the problematic behavior to help your dog live a happier and healthier life.
Certifications & Education
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IAABC stands for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
“The IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer credential (IAABC-ADT) indicates a trainer with a sound foundation in the principles and practices of animal training as well as the ability to apply this skill set to a wide range of behavior issues.” - (https://iaabc.org/)
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"Trainers who complete the Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program learn skills to help ease anxiety for pets during veterinary visits and in a home setting for veterinarian-prescribed care plans, routine care and grooming.” https://fearfreepets.com/
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We value education and staying current on new behavioral modification, positive reinforcement, and fear free training methods. This education is done through reading countless books, attending webinars by experienced trainers, behaviorists, and veterinarians. And attending seminars like the Clicker Training Expo and Control Unleashed.
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I have worked in the education, training, and behavior of animals professionally for over 15 years. Working with a wide variety of animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, and horses. Many years ago, my interest focused on training dogs. I was able to learn from over a dozen different trainers. Some, who specialized in; service work, behavior, anxiety, and more. I attended workshops on behavior modification, cooperative care, clicker training, and other positive based training methods.
Our Services
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Book a phone consultation today, to see if we would be a good fit
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60min Session - Working on changing behavior such as; jumping up, barking in the home, pulling on leash, behavior within the home, reactivity, and more.
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We believe that everyone deserves access to quality dog training, regardless of their financial situation. Learn more here.