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Desiree Lomer-Clarke

Dog trainer in Virginia

#370 in United States, #11 in Virginia

United States

https://www.arlingtondognanny.com

Service areas:

Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland within the beltway

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I am a former lawyer turned trainer after dealing with a reactive dog of my own. I have been training since November of 2008 in Arlington, Virginia and I have the best clients.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA

Dog training services include

  • Protection/guard dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Board and train
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Desiree Lomer-Clarke's dog training:

At Arlington Dog Nanny I provide force-free training that will be fun for both guardians and dogs, helping to strengthen their bond while working toward our goals. I offer small classes, puppy training, board and train, day school, cooperative dog walking intensives, and more.

Behavioral issue focus:

I work with dog-dog reactivity, hyperarousal, as well as anxious and fearful dogs (not fear aggressive).

Dog training methods:

I use force-free positive reinforcement methods to train. My preference is always to coach the guardian who teaches the dog. For behavioral issues we will have a behavior consultation, form a training plan and work through it together.

Why I became a dog trainer:

Because I had a dog-reactive dog who required so much care and training. The more time I spent training him the more I fell in love the science of training.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Getting to see how happy the guardians are when the changes and the learning starts to happen, tied with playing with dogs.

My #1 dog training tip:

You only need to train for 3-5 minutes, five days a week. Don't think you have to commit so much time.

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