My life has been dedicated to teaching others. As a former educator and school principal, and now as a Certified Professional dog trainer, I use my teaching skills, along with my passion for dogs, to educate owners how to develop positive, loving and effective relationships with their dogs that will last! I have a strong and experienced background in dog rescue, having been kennel, foster home and volunteer coordinator and board member for a large Washington dog rescue. My work with with rescue put me in direct contact with dogs from a wide variety of backgrounds, some with quite difficult behaviors, and it is this interaction that gave me practical hands-on experience for dealing with challenging situations. In addition to an ABCDT qualification I also have a 1st Aid and Dog Aggression certification.
Certifications:
ABCDT, Aggression certification
Dog training services include
Aggressive dog training
Reactive dog training
Agility training
In home training
Off leash training
Puppy training
More info about Julie McCallum-Allen's dog training:
In my dog training services, I educate owners and teach dogs how to work together for a lifetime. I also equip owners with activities that stimulate your dog and are fun for you to continue even after completing basic training classes, such as agility training. Lessons are brought to you where works best for you, at convenient times that work for you, and customized to fit you and your dog's needs. I work with dogs of all ages from new pups needing to learn how to navigate their new world, to seniors with behavioral issues and everything in-between. For dogs with reactivity or aggression issues I modify the reactivity or aggression using techniques such as, Positive Reinforcement, Differentiated Reinforcement, Counter Conditioning and Desensitization Conditioning as needed to help your dog. My obedience training uses positive training techniques that enhance the greatest aspects of your dog's personality, and when done correctly, minimizes the worst. Positive reinforcement work includes, praise, food and toy rewards, all in aid of teaching the dog how to be a good citizen. My goal is to build healthy and positive relationships between dogs and owners that will last a lifetime!
Behavioral issue focus:
I've worked successfully over many years with dogs who have issues with barking, fear and related issues, destructive chewing, resource guarding, dog to dog aggression, dog to cat issues, leash reactivity, leash behavior, aggression to humans, separation anxiety, biting, mouthing, jumping, relationships with children and of course puppy issues like, nipping, jumping, house training and crate training.
Dog training methods:
I offer an initial behavior consultation for all clients. It includes gathering behavior history and a command and temperament assessment. It's designed to understand the dog, the dog's needs, and the behavior as well as finding out about the human client and their needs. My clients come away from their first consult with a review of work done during the 1-1/2 hour session and a plan and suggestions for moving forward.
Why I became a dog trainer:
I became a dog trainer to help dog owners and dogs be the best they can be regardless of backgrounds and previous histories and to show both canine and human that the other can be one of the best relationships they will ever have!
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
Solving problems for both humans and dogs and watching their lives get better.
My #1 dog training tip:
Praise (love), Practice (training) and Persistence (never giving up) are all you need.
David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development.
David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners.
Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature.
David is based in Salem, MA.
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