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Jean Kolor

Dog trainer in Poughkeepsie

#127 in United States, #4 in New York, #1 in Poughkeepsie

United States

Poughkeepsie

https://firstfriendcanineconsulting.com/

Service areas:

Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Cold Spring, Beacon, Fishkill, Newburgh, New Paltz, Highland, Gardiner

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Jean Kolor approaches dog training for her busy clients with 35 plus years of animal training and husbandry experience to offer. With an educational background in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill (AS) and Cornell University (BS), as well as 22 years of practical experience training puppies and young adult dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Jean has the experience you can trust to help you turn the dog you have into the dog of your dreams.Jean has been professionally certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. This is considered one of the most prestigious designations for professional dog trainers. Jean's certification, along with required continuing education, ensures that you and your dog are receiving the most up-to-date training practices based in positive reinforcement so you can rest easy, knowing you'll get the best and kindest training possible.Jean is also community minded and has spent many years supporting rescue organizations, from fostering dogs to training fellow volunteers to providing behavioral consultations. She lives what she teaches and, as a training junkie, Jean spends her free time training and hiking with her own two rescue dogs, Ivy, and Bryson. Ivy and Bryson both enjoy the sport of Nose Work and hold Nose Work 3 titles.

Certifications:

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Puppy Start Right Instructor Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator Licensed UnChase! Instructor AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Fear Free Certified

Dog training services include

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

More info about Jean Kolor's dog training:

I provide both private in-home coaching programs as well as a Day Training program. In addition, I conduct Puppy Start Right private and group training classes, basic manners group classes, advanced manners group classes, Canine Good Citizen prep. classes. Leash walking and come when called group classes are held when there is interest. NACSW Nose Work group classes are also available. A much needed service I provide is providing expecting and new parents the skills to navigate dog and baby and dog and toddler relationships.

Behavioral issue focus:

Fear based behaviors, aggressive behaviors, baby/dog and child/dog dynamics, resource guarding, barking and lunging on leash, door bolting and jumping on people are some of the behavior issues I commonly encounter with my clientele.

Dog training methods:

As a Fear Free Certified trainer, I will not use pain, fear or intimidation to teach your dog. I will use positive reinforcement through the use of natural motivators such as food, treats, toys, petting, play and also life rewards (your dog getting to do something they want). For behavior issues we will start with a Strategy Session where we can get to know each other, be sure we are a good fit, review your dog's intake form, take a look at where your dog is in his training and in his relationship with you. Then we will put some management strategies in place and develop a training plan for moving forward. I will recommend the best program to successfully reach your goals with your dog.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I always knew that I wanted to work with animals. I also knew that my mission in life was to help other people. When my mentor Dr. Stephen Mackenzie mentioned Guiding Eyes for the Blind to me, I did a little research and pow! it hit me - I wanted to train guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. I lived that dream for 22 years. However, life will throw curve balls and I needed to take a break from guide dog work. I started volunteering with a Labrador Retriever rescue. After several years it became apparent to me that I really wanted to help families and their dogs stay together. Thus First Friend Canine Consulting, llc was born and I couldn't be happier.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Watching people and their dogs grow in their relationships, helping them to succeed together. Bringing out the potential on both ends of the leash.

My #1 dog training tip:

Smile when you praise your dog!

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