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Kelsey Smedley

Dog trainer in Minneapolis

https://www.thegooddogcomn.com

Service areas:

Minneapolis Apple Valley Lakeville Minnetonka Burnsville St. Paul Savage Shakopee Bloomington Eagan Edina Eden Prairie

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My name is Kelsey and I own The Good Dog Co.
My goal is to educate other pet parents and give them the tools and knowledge that they need to live a happy, calm life with their dogs. Whatever your behavioral issue is, there is a solution for it as long as you are willing to do the work.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Missouri and certifications CACTP and CCTBS from the Animal Behavior Institute.

Certifications:

Certified Advanced Canine Training Professional (CACTP) Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist (CCTBS)

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Board and train
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Kelsey Smedley's dog training:

We offer puppy and obedience classes, taught at Lakeville Family Pet Clinic. We offer Board and Train for any puppy under 6 months old. We offer in-home training for a wide range of behavioral concerns, such as fear/anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. All of our training is positive reinforcement and we don't condone the use of aversive training methods.

Behavioral issue focus:

Most of my experience is with dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression, mostly towards people rather than dogs. However, we also take on dog aggression cases, but may refer some of those out to other trainers, depending on the severity.

Dog training methods:

For each new client, training begins with a consultation that lasts about 60-90 minutes. Each training session after that is 60 minutes. Each training session is 3-4 weeks apart to give them time to work on what is discussed. After each session, the client will receive a training plan and detailed summary of how to continue the training.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I imagine my story is rather similar to a lot of other dog trainers out there. My first dog was a rescue and struggled a lot with reactivity, fear, and aggression towards people. I tried googling and training him myself with little success. It was because of him that I went to school to find out how to properly help him live a happier life. He is doing great now and I would like to help others with this same struggle.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

My favorite part of my job is seeing small changes in routine and lifestyle make a huge difference in a dog's behavior. There seems to be a misconception that one has to have unlimited free time when it comes to training a dog, but it's really about making small changes and being consistent that can cause the changes we are looking for.

My #1 dog training tip:

Every dog is lacking mental enrichment. Make their lives more dog-specific and you will see a world of difference.

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