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Chris Miara

Dog trainer in Lexington

#278 in United States, #6 in Kentucky, #5 in Lexington

United States

Lexington

https://www.rosetreedogtraining.com

Service areas:

Lexington, Louisville, Nicholasville, Paris, Georgetown KY

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I started training and showing my own dogs in 1984 and over the years my dogs have earned titles in AKC obedience, tracking, agility, tricks. I started teaching other people to train their dogs in 2000. My methods have evolved over the years and I try to keep current in continuing education. I am also a presenter for the Family Paws program. I have a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science and worked as a Master's level psychologist for over 25 years.

Certifications:

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Agility training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Chris Miara's dog training:

Private lessons for dog with behavior issues such as aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, potty training, and classes and private lessons in basic manners, agility training, Canine Good citizen training, Tricks.

Behavioral issue focus:

Aggression, reactivity, fearfulness.

Dog training methods:

For private lessons, I get a lot of information and behavioral history about the dog and his behaviors. Then we do exercises with the dog. I am certified by the IAABC and I believe in using positive methods and LIMA; knowing the dog's environmental triggers and learning history helps me design a training plan to address the behaviors and teach the dog more appropriate ways to behave as well as discuss managing the environment to get the behavior we want.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I've always loved working with my own dogs and I also enjoy working with people. Dog training is a way to do both. I enjoy being a part of strengthening people's relationship with their dogs.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Seeing dogs and their people become a team.

My #1 dog training tip:

When teaching your dog, set them up to win and be aware of what they're telling you, training is two-way communication. In learning, consistency and predictability helps everyone feel more secure.

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