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Kathy Forthman

Dog trainer in Baltimore

#86 in United States, #4 in Maryland, #3 in Baltimore

United States

Baltimore

https://www.politepooches.com/

Service areas:

I serve Harford county Maryland, Northern Baltimore County Maryland and South Eastern PA

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I have over 15 years of professional dog training experience. I also have experience in corporate human resources and a masters and bachelors degree in Psychology.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, Certified Fear Free Trainer, Certified Family Dog Mediator

Dog training services include

  • Puppy training

More info about Kathy Forthman's dog training:

I provide pet manners training via group classes and private training. Puppy through intermediate levels using positive reinforcement methods.

Behavioral issue focus:

Fear, mild resource guarding, mild separation anxiety

Dog training methods:

I work with the owners goals and the dogs abilities. My training classes are structured to cover real life, usable skills and are taught at the dogs pace in a positive way.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I started out as a student with my own dog and became really interested in learning about how dogs learn and how to motivate them.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Seeing the progress the dogs make over the course of a session, it is fun to watch.

My #1 dog training tip:

See the dog in front of you and work with what you see

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