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Dog Training in the Comfort of Your Home and Your Dog's Home
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Educational Prep: Intensive training program through Animal Behavior College graduating as a Certified Dog Trainer.
9.5 year life experience working with my local vet and others to care for our wonderful special needs Chocolate lab (Woodrow), who had severe allergies (labeled as a "bubble dog"), which included a protein allergy (reacting to ingestion of proteins). Years of reading and exchanges with vets in multiple states has afforded me a great education on many types of diets and dietary needs of dogs. Woodrow was also our first "reactive" dog, which at that time was labeled "aggressive". I have since become very familiar with the term "reactive", and am currently training my new reactive dog, "Monte", who was one of four demo dogs at Emma Parson's workshop in October 2006.
On the job training started with a wonderful externship program at the Humane Society of Knox County, with outstanding mentor trainer Marie Finnegan of K-9 Solutions. Working with my local Humane Society in Waterville has offered a terrific experience with handling many breeds of dogs who are living in a very challenging environment to help them learn necessary behaviors for potential adoption into wonderful homes.
I have recently become a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and look forward to pursuing national certification in the near future.
This is only the beginning of my education as I believe that a critical component of being a good trainer is to continuously update skills and knowledge through attendance at workshops and review of current reading and DVDs which I will list on Page 2 (under construction).
My Training Philosophy: All owners can become their pet's favorite pal and still have a well trained dog. Well trained dogs are happy dogs, and well trained owners have well trained dogs. All dogs can learn through using positive training methods and management of their environment.
Private training at home affords the opportunity to sit with the owner 1:1 and discuss their particular concerns and formulate a plan that will mutually benefit the owner and the dog in a comfortable setting for both. Socialization is part of the training.
Group classes if preferred do offer an opportunity for dogs to be exposed to other dogs and assist in the socialization process. However, the group setting is not necessary to provide a social environment for your dog as there are wonderful alternatives if that is your preference.
My Training Methods: I use only positive reinforcement as my primary method of training. Positive reinforcement is an extremely effective method for all breeds of dogs and allows for a very positive experience at all times for the owner and the dog. I can offer clicker training upon request as many dogs do extremely well with this method when no other works.
My Commitment: I am committed to helping people experience the best in their relationship with their dogs, by understanding their dog's behavior and what the dog is trying to communicate through their body language. I am committed to giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively with your dog.
Continuing Education: 10/2006 Emma Parson's, Click to Calm, 2 day workshop.
04/29/2007 Sarah Kalnajs, Canine Body Language & Contextual Meanings, 1 day workshop.
Woodrow (1995-2004) Our special needs child (severe allergies & reactive behaviors) that brought more joy to our lives than we could ever ask for.
"Hi, I'm Monte...did somebody say go for a ride???
"Hey Wallie, I think they forgot our food. Can't see it down there anywhere!"
Rita J. Pirrotta, MHSA, ABCDT ABC Certified Dog Trainer Winslow, Maine (207) 462-9495 Servicing all Counties, Central Maine & Surrounding Communities
Meet some of my special clients.....
Abby - 5 year old Golden Retriever
Oni - 12 week old black lab puppy
Fred - 4 year old Basset Hound
Ruffles - 3 year old Sharpei
Shadow - 3 1/2 year old Labrador Shepherd mix
Tori - 1 1/2 year old yellow lab
Rubin - 3 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd / Border Collie mix
Zeke - Chow /German Shepherd Mix and Amber - Leonberger
Meet the Leonberger Family
Abby - Leonberger
Baloo - Leonberger
The newest member of our troop....Chevy is a 9 week old yellow lab. "Monte needed me to play with real bad - so I have a big job".
George - 5 year old Shitzu
Hannah - 2 1/2 yr old Australian Shepherd
Sammy & Dillon - 3 & 1 yr old yellow and chocolate labs
Kona - 2 yr old Chocolate lab
Coco - 12 week old Chocolate Lab
Bailey-12 wks Husky & Ella - Collie
Baxter - 6 mo old Yellow Lab
Bear - 5 month old Black Lab Mix
"Hey Chevy....Mom said "dowwwwwn"
Bear - 5 month old Black Lab Mix
Abby - 15 week Yorkshire Terrier
Titus - 6 month old Great Dane
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