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Lisa Waggoner

Dog trainer in Hickory

#549 in United States, #12 in North Carolina, #1 in Hickory

United States

Hickory

http://www.coldnosecollege.com

Service areas:

Our virtual training spans the globe

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Lisa Lyle Waggoner is a passionate advocate for humane, science-based, force-free dog training. She's the author of The Original Rocket Recall‚Ñ¢: Teach Your Dog to Come. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, a Pat Miller Certified Trainer-Level 2, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, and a faculty member of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior. Lisa is the founder of Cold Nose College, a labor of love that has blossomed into a world-renowned center of education for both dog owners and professional trainers. She's well-known for her clear, compassionate, and engaging teaching skills and is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners form a strong bond and enjoy their lives together. Lisa is also actively involved as a professional trainer in the RESCUED jail dog program (Saving Detainees and Dogs One Life at a Time), at the Colwell Probation Detention center in Georgia. She is a two-time recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Georgia Department of Corrections.She lives in western North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and shares her life with her best friend, husband, and business partner, Brad, and their two Australian Shepherds, Cody and Cailie. When not working, you'll find her cooking, gardening, playing old-time banjo, and wandering with gratitude throughout their rural acreage known as Blue Moon Hollowalways with dogs by her side.

Certifications:

Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Pat Miller Certified Trainer Lever 2

Dog training services include

  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Lisa Waggoner's dog training:

We help you with behavior and training issues for puppies and dogs. Some possible topics that can be covered in a virtual session include: Training techniques and instruction on typical obedience behaviors Cooperative vet care to help your animal at the vet's office or with needed daily at-home medical treatments Pre- and post-adoption counseling Planning for your puppy's coming home success, including housetraining and how to prevent puppy nipping and biting Common dog behavior problems such as house training, barking, digging, chewing, pulling on leash, jumping on people, and destructive behavior Serious dog behavior issues such as separation anxiety and some forms of aggression. Aggression cases are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Behavioral issue focus:

Separation Anxiety, Fear, Reactivity and Aggression

Dog training methods:

No fancy or expensive technology needed to do a virtual session. If you have a computer with a webcam or a smartphone or tablet and an internet connection, you're set! We use free, easy-to-download video chat software, such as Zoom.us. We'll walk you through the entire process so don't worry if you're technically challenged – we make the process painless and enjoyable – we promise! When you purchase an Initial Consult Session, you'll be directed to the trainer's calendar and can schedule a time and date that's convenient for you and your family. We can even have more than one webcam on the session so household members can call in from other locations. We have worked with clients all over the U.S. and internationally. After we discuss your case, depending on your goals and your pet's needs, we'll design a custom training package for you and schedule future sessions.

Why I became a dog trainer:

To help others learn there was a way to train their dogs without using aversive techniques.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Building trust, understanding and lasting relationships between clients and their dogs.

My #1 dog training tip:

Building a relationship with your dog before embarking on a training journey.

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