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Fran Dickenshied KRAMER, CPDT-KA

Dog trainer in Allentown

#196 in United States, #9 in Pennsylvania, #3 in Allentown

United States

Allentown

https://www.commonsensepetservices.com

Service areas:

The counties of Monroe, Pike, Northampton, and Lehigh

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I am passionate about inspiring others to have a better relationship with their pets.Animal behavior, especially canine as well as feline, has always interested me. It's why I became not just an obedience trainer years ago but dove into the behavior aspect with both feet, especially when I learned about positive motivational training. From then on, I never looked back to the old ways, and that's been over 23 years. Before then, I was a correction/reward trainer with 19 years of hands-on veterinary experience working side-by-side with a large number of veterinarians (especially those interested in behavior) with all kinds of dogs and cats, particularly those with attitudes. It was those attitudes that really got my attention.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Fran Dickenshied KRAMER, CPDT-KA's dog training:

I primarily do behavioral training and address those behavioral problems that people get stumped on, whether it's something as simple as puppy training difficulties or trying to eat the mailman for lunch. Distraction issues are common as are anxieties and shyness.

Behavioral issue focus:

Each dog and family is different and is addressed accordingly with common sense and positive behavioral motivation and understanding.

Dog training methods:

All training is done in a purely positive motivational approach. There is never any counter, "old fashioned" training. It's more about working with the dog's neuro science to reshape behaviors.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I love animals, particularly dogs and cats, and have since childhood. Dog training has always interested, and it's about creating a positive team with the dog's family as well. It's important that they work as team.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

The rewards of turning "bad" or undesirable behaviors around to more calm, focused and pleasant behaviors have always given me great satisfaction. That means I'll see fewer dogs being surrendered to shelters. It means I'm doing my part to rescue a dog from losing its home.

My #1 dog training tip:

Always tell your dog it's doing things right when it's doing just that. Never scold.

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