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      <image:title>Home - Private Dog Training</image:title>
      <image:caption>I offer private, one-on-one dog training for dog owners in Boulder, Colorado, and the surrounding areas. My positive-reinforcement approach is friendly, welcoming, and affirming for all species and life stages — canine, human, and the occasional feline. I view behavior from the lens of Family Dog Mediation. Family Dog Mediation goes beyond traditional dog training. Mediators look at your dog's LEGS (their learning history, environment, genetics, and self) to understand the big picture of why they're behaving as they are. Solutions for typical behavior problems rely less on formal training (though I do use tons of positive reinforcement!) and more on meeting the needs of your individual dog by adjusting their environment, working with their unique self, and understanding and respecting their genetics.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Day Training</image:title>
      <image:caption>Need to train your dog, but find it hard to fit everything in around your busy lifestyle? I can help.  My day training program starts with a conversation to learn about you, your dog, and both of your needs. After that, we meet for a one-on-one training session where I refine a training plan and show you the basics. Then, we schedule training sessions where I work individually with your dog to teach the desired behaviors, often replacing bad habits like leash pulling and barking. Every step of the way, I offer detailed updates and an easy-to-follow training plan with homework so you and your dog can practice the behaviors together. This is a gentle and affordable alternative to costly board and train programs. Finding a dog trainer you trust with your bold, fearful, or reactive dog can be a challenge. I’m here to help.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - What is rewards-based training?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Also known as positive reinforcement or force free training, rewards based training is rooted in the latest scientific research on animal behavior, applied ethology, and canine wellness. It starts by assessing our dog’s wellness: their physical health, nutrition, and environment. Then, we proceed to deal with unwanted behaviors by setting the dog up for success in their environment and using positive reinforcement to teach them the behaviors we want.  Positive reinforcement is highly effective and builds strong relationships between dogs and their owners and handlers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Investment Start with a free 20-minute phone consultation to determine your needs. Private Training | $125 per one hour session | $320 for a 3-session package Day Training | Packages start at $800 Get Started</image:caption>
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