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Sandra Leiser Leiser

Dog trainer in Massachusetts

#812 in United States, #35 in Massachusetts

United States

https://www.rightvibedogtraining.com

Service areas:

Northampton, MA

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From the time I was a child, I was drawn to animals especially dogs. In my work and home life, I have always been interested in and had a keen eye for animal behavior. For 14 years I worked as a veterinary assistant and technician, but I left clinic work to focus more on what I love best: dog behavior. In 2021, I graduated from the Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Professional Program. As a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy, my education is based in positive reinforcement training, using clicker training techniques. This approach to learning is kind, fast, effective, and lasting. I love working with puppies and have gained extensive experience with and knowledge surrounding young, developing dogs.

Certifications:

KPA-CTP

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Sandra Leiser Leiser's dog training:

Private training lessons, day training, and house calls. Gain peace of mind that your puppy's crucial socialization with dogs and people will be guided Learn how to make working from home or outings with your dog feel relaxed and enjoyable. Relieve your stress about by a compassionate professional. Relieve your stress about visits to the vet and groomer, knowing that your dog can be

Behavioral issue focus:

Appropriate and comprehensive socialization; meeting exercise needs; leash walking; dog-dog behavior; self-control

Dog training methods:

I am a positive reinforcement trainer. I am a firm believer in clicker training and use it where appropriate with my clients in my teaching. I use food reinforcement in training. I start all training with the conviction that setting the environment for each individual dog/handler team is at the root of making the dog comfortable, happy and motivated to learn. I train to the skills that the dog is capable of, and match it to the client's needs.

Why I became a dog trainer:

For the love of dogs! A bond with a dog can be as an important relationship in ones life as any other. I wanted to help people achieve that bond in the kindest way possible. People can do more in the world with their dogs if they are trained.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I get to see dog/handler teams have breakthrough moments, when the dog is able to do something or behave in a way that their person didn't think was possible. It is active, fun and creative work that I love!

My #1 dog training tip:

Your dog needs consistent messaging from you, and needs to know what to expect.

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