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Kim Spyridon

Dog trainer in Charlotte

https://www.twotailsup.com/

Service areas:

Rock Hill, Newport, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and Tega Cay South Carolina

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For most dogs, living in a human world is challenging, confusing and hard to maneuver through. Dogs are creatures of habit. They love familiarity and routine. They will create their own etiquette if not given the opportunity to learn in a fun and rewarding way. Dogs are happiest when life can be navigated safely without fear, but can become stressed and destined to exhibit unwanted behaviors if not correctly motivated. Teaching you dog what’s expected of him should be FUN for both of you! Learning to communicate with each other will be enjoyable and rewarding! Two Tails Up, LLC™ offers multiple private in-home puppy and dog training packages including a Puppy Training Package, Adult Dog Training Package, and New Dog Orientation for individuals, couples and families getting their first dog. Reward-based training will help you know how to communicate with your dog and help your dog acquire the skills necessary to live in our human world. Behavioral science research clearly shows that a dog learns more quickly and effectively when they are rewarded for good behaviors, not punished for bad ones. At Two Tails Up, we work with every client to create a custom, personalized, positive reinforcement, rewards-based / force-free behavior training plan for their dog!

Dog training services include

  • Puppy training
  • In home training
  • Deaf dog training

More info about Kim Spyridon's dog training:

In home private sessions. Package sessions work best but I also do single and half sessions when appropriate.

Behavioral issue focus:

What dog doesn’t have at least one behavior issue? Biting, chewing, barking, pulling, taking things, reactivity, accidents in the house…I’ve handled it all. Many times it’s puppy behavior that they will outgrow with guidance.

Dog training methods:

For most dogs, living in a human world is challenging, confusing and hard to maneuver through. Dogs are creatures of habit. They love familiarity and routine. They will create their own etiquette if not given the opportunity to learn in a fun and rewarding way. Dogs are happiest when life can be navigated safely without fear, but can become stressed and destined to exhibit unwanted behaviors if not correctly motivated. Teaching you dog what’s expected of him should be FUN for both of you! Learning to communicate with each other will be enjoyable and rewarding! Two Tails Up, LLC™ offers multiple private in-home puppy and dog training packages including a Puppy Training Package, Adult Dog Training Package, and New Dog Orientation for individuals, couples and families getting their first dog. Reward-based training will help you know how to communicate with your dog and help your dog acquire the skills necessary to live in our human world. Behavioral science research clearly shows that a dog learns more quickly and effectively when they are rewarded for good behaviors, not punished for bad ones. At Two Tails Up, we work with every client to create a custom, personalized, positive reinforcement, rewards-based / force-free behavior training plan for their dog!

Why I became a dog trainer:

My story isn’t much different from many people who decided to go into dog training. I have loved animals since I was able to crawl. As a kid I was always trying to bring home stray or abandoned dogs. Our home always had a menagerie of pets – dogs, hamsters, birds, reptiles. I once told my parents that I wished they were horses so I would be a horse too! (Kids say the darndest things!) I also dreamt of being a veterinarian but never pursued it. So many years and careers later, I finally embarked on a journey to become a professional dog trainer. I became a fan of Victoria Stillwell and knew I did not want to learn just any style of dog training, only the kindest method possible! Force Free Positive reinforcement is what I wanted to learn and a door opened for me to get professional training in a dog training career. I’ve been training dogs and puppies now for over 10 years and love it!

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I love watching a dog catch on and the seeing a pet parent get so excited over what their pup just learned. I love giving a family hope that the dog they’ve come to love can change and be a joy to live with. I love to see the bonding of a human and a dog in action! Dogs are incredible creatures. There’s not another animal on earth like them. They need our loving patience and kindness. Learning how to communicate with them is so wonderful and rewarding!

My #1 dog training tip:

It’s easier to teach a dog what you want them to do than what you don’t want them to do. Start with name recognition a solid sit. Also, their name should always be a wonderful sound so don’t say it in anger or frustration.

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