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Karen Adams

Dog trainer in Norfolk

#528 in United States, #19 in Virginia, #3 in Norfolk

United States

Norfolk

https://freakonaleashdogtraining.com/

Service areas:

Chesapeake, VA

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After spending 30 years as a biology professor and training dogs all my life, I began teaching professionally. My experience with dogs ranges from owning a sled dog kennel in Michigan, training for the show, obedience, and Rally rings, and teaching classes for local obedience clubs.

I specialize in changing mouthy, rambunctious puppies and out-of-control adolescent dogs into calm and well-mannered pups. I love teaching loose leash walking since it is an area where many dog owners struggle. I am available for private in-home training and also teach Canine Good Citizen and Basic Manners classes. Holding small group classes in outdoor public spaces gives dogs lots of practice in responding well around real world distractions, a highly practical life skill.

I live in Chesapeake with my two Irish Wolfhounds, Echo and Siren, and two retired greyhounds from the track. Spending time training with positive reinforcement methods builds a very strong bond between you and your dog, which makes for happy people and happy dogs!

Dog training services include

  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Karen Adams's dog training:

Basic Manners, Puppy training and Canine Good Citizen

Behavioral issue focus:

house training, mouthing, jumping

Dog training methods:

positive reinforcement training

Why I became a dog trainer:

Started teaching obedience classes at a local obedience training club and was asked to help take private clients by the founder of Freak On A Leash dog training Andrea Marx and I haven't looked back since. Teaching dogs and their people makes me happy.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Building relationships of trust between dogs and their people.

My #1 dog training tip:

Find the right reinforcer for every dog.

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