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Joanne Ometz

Dog trainer in Chapel Hill

#539 in United States, #11 in North Carolina, #2 in Chapel Hill

United States

Chapel Hill

https://www.durhamdogtrainingcenter.com

Service areas:

Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough,

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My work centers on companion dogs and helping them live well in a human world. I have been educated through Turid Rugaas, the Karen Pryor professional course, and Suzanne Clothier's Treat/Retreat technique for dogs who are socially awkward with people. I also have a Masters Degree in Social Work. I am passionate about both my work and the many opportunities to learn and improve my knowledge and skills.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, Turid Rugaas Certified, MSW

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • Service dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Joanne Ometz's dog training:

Classes, private sessions, and dog day school (a weekday, all day positive reinforcement training program for dogs 8wks-2yrs).

Behavioral issue focus:

Leash Reactivity, fearful dogs, jumping up, pulling, dogs who are socially awkward with people, family dog issues

Dog training methods:

Force free, positive reinforcement. One of a handful of people in the US educated by Norwegian behaviorist Turid Rugaas. She was one of the first people to study canine body language and to incorporate it in to how she works with dogs. I bring my social work training and experience to my work with both people and dogs, along with an understanding of Polyvagal Theory and how we coregulate our nervous systems with our canine companions.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I started in 2009, when I got a little rescue named Sadie. I took a class with a wonderful trainer who taught me to use a clicker. I went on to start the Gateway Dog Club because I wanted to keep training with other folks, and ended up teaching at the meetings. loved it so much I decided to make it my life's work.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Seeing folks start to understand their dogs better and teaching them how to help their dogs live better in a human world. The light in the dog's eyes when they 'get' what you want them to do, and then they choose to do it again!

My #1 dog training tip:

Be patient and only give the cue once. If your dog doesn't comply, use that as information. Were there too many distractions? Is your dog tired or scared? What do you need to do to set your dog up for success?

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