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Julie Davidson

Dog trainer in Maryland

https://4onthefloor.dog

Service areas:

Montgomery County, MD

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I became a trainer as a result of adopting a dog who turned out to be extremely reactive to other dogs. I had to become a very educated consumer. The number of trainers who don't truly understand how to best help the dog was disturbing to me when I looked for help with my dog. Learning about dog behavior, emotions and cognition has brought my connection with dogs to a new level. It is amazing to get to know so many wonderful animals.

Dog training services include

  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Puppy training

More info about Julie Davidson's dog training:

I have been working with 4 On The Floor Dog training as a trainer for the past few years. The company offers puppy classes, dog sports classes, reactive dog classes and in-person private training sessions for cues and behavior modification, as well as offering virtual session.

Behavioral issue focus:

I often work with reactive dogs. I also work with dog's that are easily over-aroused or particularly fearful. I enjoy getting to know each dog and helping people better understand their dog's motivations and needs, and helping them create a plan that starts by addressing the dog's emotional state and well being.

Dog training methods:

I see the first step as learning about the dog in front of me, and determining what is motivating the dog's behavior. I help the owner create a plan using enrichment, routine & prevention to create an environment that meet the dogs needs. I empower the owner with information and tools that helps them keep their dog's from going over threshold so we can lower their stress levels. Once that has succeeded, we begin desensitization at a level the dog can easily cope with, and create a plan that progresses at a pace that is set by the dog. All training of cues is done with reinforcement-based training. The equipment I recommend is a harness that attaches on a front ring. My goal is to teach the dog that s/he is safe in the world, learning and new experiences can be fun, and that it always makes sense to listen to their people.

Why I became a dog trainer:

To help advance knowledge and understanding of proper training techniques, and make the world a safer, happier better place for dogs!

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Seeing the lives of dogs and their people improve.

My #1 dog training tip:

Be aware of your energy and how your dog responds to it.

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