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 Be cautious! "Anyone" can call themselves a Dog Trainer... but not everyone can call themselves a Behaviorist. There are no State laws that require a Dog Trainer to have any special license or education, so literally you have no clue about the true credentials of many trainers. This is NOT to say that someone who is a Professional Dog Trainer and not a Behaviorist is not competent, rather they just don't hold as comprehensive an education as a true Behaviorist when it comes to problems like fear, aggression and anxiety. A behaviorist is someone who has attended college, completing the education with a degree, Bachelor's or Master's, in an animal related field. Self taught behaviorists can be extremely competent, however it is wise to make sure that at least one reputable Doctor of Veterinary Medicine can give a good reference about the Animal/Dog Behaviorist before they are hired. A behaviorist, having a comprehensive knowledge of biological and physiological bodily systems, will be able to evaluate and decipher exactly where the behavior stems from, such as possible mental or physical illness. A Behaviorist will then devise a behavior therapy plan to recondition the dog in a positive way, as to alleviate the problem or in tougher cases, produce a "Livable or Tolerable" state. An
animal behaviorist is to Dog Training, what a Brain Surgeon is
to Medicine. They go beyond the Family Doctor or the Dog Trainer
to bring you accurate, expert and precise solutions to your problems.
So be wary and ask about education, past employment, affiliations
and references before hiring just "anybody" because
they call themselves an expert. It could mean the life of your
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 We at PetLover Central understand the importance of a well trained pet. Our entire staff of dog supervisors is competent and focus solely on a positive experience with us...so you can feel comfort in knowing that your dog will go home not only happy and pooped, but with some experience and "good manners." We have found that most effective ways to train your pet are through positive reinforcement and repetition. PetLover Central is the perfect environment to teach young puppies and older dogs using both of these methods. We will work hand-in-paw with your dog to train them in good manners and of course, basic commands as well. As your dog learns, we can continue classes all the way to obstacle courses, agility tests and Canine Good Citizen certification. Being a Dog Trainer, means also being a good teacher. How many times have you hired a dog trainer only to say after “graduation” to your friends, “Well, Skippy is PERFECT whenever the trainer is around!”? But Skippy never behaves for you? We offer a comprehensive behavior modification training program designed to suit your family's specific needs. Please inquire about a consultation and our trainer’s schedule. We offer periodic FREE lectures on animal behavior and nutrition, so contact us to find out when our next lecture begins.
  For all inquiries or to make a reservation, please email us.  
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