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Michael Badial

Dog trainer in Philadelphia

#236 in United States, #12 in Pennsylvania, #3 in Philadelphia

United States

Philadelphia

https://www.bestpawforwardinc.com

Service areas:

Based in Perkasie, PA and offering services at our location or in home within 25 minutes of our facility, covering parts of Bucks & Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania

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Michael's love of dogs and dog behavior started in his childhood when he could be found spending hours a day with his Rottweiler/Shepherd mix, Mariah. As he traveled the neighborhood with friends, Mariah was never far behind.

While working as a meter reader in California, Michael was faced daily with dogs in yards that wanted to attack and defend their property. Wanting to be efficient and safe at his job, he learned ways to put the dogs at ease and train them to trust him.

After moving to PA in 2006, he managed a busy 200+ run dog kennel. This invaluable time spent observing dog behavior gives him incredible insight into how dogs communicate not only with each other but also with us.
Using his experience rehabilitating an aggressive Mastiff mix he inherited when he moved, Michael began a rescue dedicated to re-training aggressive dogs.

This began his career in dog training and sent him on the path to becoming dual certified as a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) and a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). With over 15 years of experience training dogs, Michael still continues his education daily and takes great pride in mentoring up and coming new trainers. He's a mentor for both Catch Trainers Academy and Animal Behavior College.

Certifications:

CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

Dog training services include

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

More info about Michael Badial's dog training:

Best Paw Forward offers comprehensive training services with a wonderful staff of positive dog trainers. We provide the area's only positive board & train and day school service with continuing support and classes for clients including exclusive daycare. Private lessons and group classes are also available. Our puppy socialization school is the only of its kind for dogs to learn in a safe, friendly environment. We work with puppies through adulthood and have extensive experience with behavior challenges.

Behavioral issue focus:

I am experienced with all types of fear, reactivity and aggression. With over 15 years of experience including running a rescue for aggressive dogs and managing an over 200 run kennel in addition to helping thousands of clients of the years, I have been successful in improving the lives of dogs and especially their owners for many years.

Dog training methods:

Our training is rooted in fun and relationship. Positive reinforcement is key for both the dog and owner to find solutions that are practical and work in everyday life. The first step is always a phone consultation and then we get to work on making progress toward goals.

Why I became a dog trainer:

To help dogs and owners to live a better life in harmony together.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Witnessing families understand and enjoy their dog more while allowing the dog the freedom to be a dog.

My #1 dog training tip:

Spend quality time with your dog. You'd be surprised how far just 15 minutes a day of one on one time with your dog - no distractions - can improve your relationship and understanding of one another. This is crucial in creating harmony and teamwork between any two beings.

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