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Nathalie Mosbach Smith

Dog trainer in San Jose

#575 in United States, #57 in California, #3 in San Jose

United States

San Jose

https://www.southbaydog.training

Service areas:

San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino

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Nathalie started her professional dog career in 2007 as a dog hiker by taking up to 10 dogs on-leash to local parks and preserves. She continued her education in dog training and dog behavior and specializes in fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs. Nathalie's approach to dogs is based on the dog's need using reward based training methods which are non-confrontational and non-violent methods.

In 2021 Nathalie and her good friend and colleague Kimberly McCarty opened a dog training center in Campbell.

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified, Dog Aggression Certification

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Service dog training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Nathalie Mosbach Smith's dog training:

We provide manners classes, puppy socials and classes, day camp (day care plus training), scent work, reactive dog training and private 1-on-1 sessions.

Behavioral issue focus:

Fear, anxiety and aggression issues are our specialty.

Dog training methods:

Reward based dog training as recommended by the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorist). Behavior consultations start with an evaluation, setting up a training plan (that gets adjusted as needed) and reaching the end goal.

Why I became a dog trainer:

It just happened. I rolled right into the field.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Working with dogs every single day. I get paid for a job I love. What more could I ask for?

My #1 dog training tip:

Reward every behavior you like especially when you have a puppy. The more a desired behavior gets rewarded the more likely the dog is going to offer that behavior again.

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