Denise McDermott

CPDT-KA, CCDT Certified Professional Dog TrainerAs a certified professional dog trainer & animal lover, my most important role is to provide you and your pet with effective, professional positive reinforcement-based training. Teaching you and your dog how to live within the rules and structure of your family life makes your life easier, and gives you a canine companion who is relaxed, happy and well-trained.Animals have always been a huge part of my life. Their unconditional love, kindness and patience would lead me to my dream career as a dog trainer Working with shelter & rescue dogs over the last 12 years have taught me how to understand their body language and effectively get results with a variety of training and behavioral issues. Several years ago, I started a successful dog walking and pet care service. My clients were always amazed at how much better their dogs walked on a leash and their much their behavior was improved while working together, even without formal training sessions. After many inquiries of 'would you help train our dog' This led me to take it to the next level by enrolling in the CATCH Canine Training Academy. I graduated as a CATCH Certified Trainer with distinction (CCDT). certification program. I am a CATCH Canine Trainers Academy graduate with distinction (CCDT). I am additionally Pet First Aid & CPR Certified, A certified Professional Dog Trainer -Knowledge Assessed by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers and a certified CGC evaluator for the American Kennel Club.I love working with and connecting with animals and their people to create successful relationships. I work with a wide variety of breeds, sizes and ages. My philosophy is to listen to you, work with your needs and together we will find solutions that improve the lives of both the dog and the people they live with. I work privately in-home and teach group training classes. Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, we will work together as a team to teach lessons that will last a lifetime. This will ensure that you and your dog can live together happily and communicate effectively. I truly cherish every tail wag and woof!