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Marieka Schrader

Dog trainer in Sacramento

#407 in United States, #37 in California, #6 in Sacramento

United States

Sacramento

https://www.karunak9.com/

Service areas:

Sacramento, Davis, Woodland

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Marieka Schrader, KPA-CTP, is the founder of Karuna K9 in West Sacramento, California. As a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Marieka's focus is providing Sacramento area dog guardians with the tools they need to live fulfilling lives with their dogs through the use of positive & force-free dog training methods.

Marieka's journey in dog training and behavior began when she adopted two 6-month-old puppies, Koa and Maile, from a local shelter. After dreaming of taking her dogs everywhere, Marieka was struck with the reality that so many dog guardians experience – living with two leash reactive dogs.

In an effort to seek professional help for her dogs, Marieka was fortunate to find a wonderful trainer to work with, and her passion for all things training was born. Immediately fascinated with the science of animal behavior and combined with a passion for helping her own dogs, Marieka began reading books, taking classes, attending professional dog training conferences, and seeking professional certification.

Fast forward several years, Marieka has devoted her professional life to helping dogs and their families learn to communicate and build positive relationships so that they can enjoy a peaceful and happy coexistence inside and outside of the home.

Certifications:

KPA CTP - Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Marieka Schrader's dog training:

Puppy training, dog training, foundation skills, communication, relationship building, distraction training, private coaching, day training

Behavioral issue focus:

Leash reactivity

Dog training methods:

We use only positive training methods that are free from coercion, fear, and punishment. We start with an initial consultation, then follow a training plan tailored to each client's needs.

Why I became a dog trainer:

My goal is to help people and their dogs live a safe, healthy, and happy life together.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I love working with people and their dogs, and helping them build skills to enhance their communination and relashionships. I love watching the learning happening, and seeing how much of a difference it makes.

My #1 dog training tip:

Develop good communication with your dog and keep your interactions positive as you can!

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