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Rayel Friesen

Dog trainer in Oakland

https://www.barkknightdogtraining.com

Service areas:

Marin, parts of San Francisco, parts of the East bay down to north Oakland

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I've lived with dogs all of my life, but didn't realize that there was a carrier working with dogs until my early 30s when I started working at a dog boarding facility. From there I was brought into training from a trainer that worked for Sirius Puppy Training. She taught me how to work fear and aggression outside of the classroom. After apprenticing for a couple of years I was given my own classes to teach. I've also had the opportunity to learn from a couple of the greatest minds in dog training like Dr. Ian Dunbar and Kelly Dunbar.

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Rayel Friesen's dog training:

I do obedience training, puppy training, minor aggression, reactivity and in home training. I also do group classes through Sirius Puppy and Dog Training.

Behavioral issue focus:

Reactivity, fear, and minor aggression as well as basic behavior modification.

Dog training methods:

For in home training we start with a consult and figure out what your dog needs and take it from there. Whether it's basic obedience, house breaking, getting to calm. We work on getting the owner and dog relationship together. The group classes through Sirius build on a curriculum.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I love dogs.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Seeing the relationship between dogs and their humans grow.

My #1 dog training tip:

Be patient

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