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Christine Baker

Dog trainer in Charleston

#687 in United States, #4 in South Carolina, #1 in Charleston

United States

Charleston

https://www.brightmindcanine.com/

Service areas:

Carolina Bay, West Ashley, greater Charleston County

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My work & volunteer experience include veterinary medicine, daycare & boarding, animal rescue & welfare, shelter behavior & enrichment, emergency response deployment, youth programs, and working dogs. I am committed to continuing education & improvement, attending training programs, seminars, workshops, & conferences. I obtained independent, standardized certification, and am a member of multiple professional organizations with a variety of voluntary credentials. In 2019, I left the behavior department an open-admission shelter & ventured into the world of small business & entrepreneurship as Owner/Operator of Bright Mind Canine Services. My free time is mainly spent enjoying the Lowcountry with my two foster-fail dogs, Faith & Lydia - my greatest teachers & favorite learners!

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, UW-AAB, SBA, FDM, FFCP, LSHC-S, AKC CGC Evaluator

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Board and train
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Christine Baker's dog training:

I help clients via private sessions, group classes, day training, and stay-and-trains, with a focus on behavior modification, emotional regulation, and cooperative care.

Behavioral issue focus:

I've been immersed in animal behavior full-time since moving to James Island in 2016, particularly the humane treatment of problem dogs. I specialize in shelter behavior and animal welfare. I work with issues ranging from puppy socialization and enrichment, to fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression.

Dog training methods:

Using proven, evidence-based methods, I teach owners to beat the puppy overwhelm and help them to actually enjoy their dogs again. I focus on improving the human-animal bond for families and the pets they love, building a trusting and reliable partnership through a flexible coaching format that helps all types of learners to succeed. My training methods follow LIMA protocols based on the Humane Hierarchy, and position statements on current best practices from industry leaders AVSAB, AAHA, etc.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I look forward to improving my client's quality of life - both people AND their pets.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I love watching two different species learning to speak each other's languages.

My #1 dog training tip:

Remember, we call dogs man's best friend! Treat your relationship with just as much care and intention, and the possibilities are endless.

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