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Kim Keleher

Dog trainer in Langley

#808 in United States, #33 in Virginia, #5 in Langley

United States

Langley

https://WWW.CanineConnectionVA.com

Service areas:

City of Alexandria

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I'm from Alexandria, Va although I've also lived in Philadelphia and New York City. My partner Tom and I have a young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Spencer. Tom is a retired builder and a busy grandfather.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, PMCT Level 2, Fear Free

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Kim Keleher's dog training:

I offer day training for small breed puppies and dogs that will top out at about 25 pounds. I train the dog for my clients.

Behavioral issue focus:

I love to work with puppies to help prevent behavioral challenges from developing. I also work with leash reactivity in adult dogs.

Dog training methods:

I am a certified professional trainer. I use positive reinforcement training. After an initial consultation I develop training plans to address the client's goals.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I became interested in training when I was introduced to positive reinforcement training as a volunteer at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. I'd grown up with the old fashioned training method and was so happy to learn there was a nicer and more effective way of working with all animals. We had a young Doberman at the time who was not well socialized before we got him. He was a very good teacher.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I don't know if I like helping the people or the dogs more. It's so rewarding to make living with a dog easier for her people. When they understand each other better, life is better for the dogs too.

My #1 dog training tip:

Learn canine body language. As Pat Miller says, "your dog is always talking to you. You have to learn to listen." That quote is from memory. It may not be precise but the sentiment is accurate.

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