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Sandra Roosna

Dog trainer in Olympia

#807 in United States, #89 in Washington, #11 in Olympia

United States

Olympia

https://www.bennysbest.net

Service areas:

Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, South Beach, Sunset Beach, Boston Harbor, East Olympia, Kelly's Korner, Delphi, Rochester, Chehalis

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I am a born and bred Estonian who shares a home with three couch-hoggers: Benny, Jess, and Waffles.

My career path began during my undergrad years at Brooklyn College, where I worked as a dog handler and overnight attendant at dog daycares around New York City. I then went from managing daycares to working and volunteering in animal rescues in New York and Phoenix.

My ultimate goal is to transform this training journey into a nonprofit that provides behavioral rehabilitation services for dog rescues and low-cost training for families who are considering rehoming their pets so they can keep them as part of the family.

I put a strong emphasis on forming solid relationships between people and their pups. While treats and toys are great for building and maintaining engagement, the ongoing strengthening of bonds with your dog is what leads to a happy and harmonious life together.

When I work with dogs, I have fun with it, and I encourage their humans to do the same! I approach every case with compassion and sensitivity.

Certifications:

CCDT, FDM

Dog training services include

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

More info about Sandra Roosna's dog training:

Basic and advanced skills (sit, come, stay, loose-leash walking, hand targeting, place, shake, and many more!) Impulse control and settle Barking Advanced recall (reliably calling away from a threat or chasing an animal) and other emergency procedures House-and crate training Enrichment Cooperative grooming care Reactivity Separation anxiety

Dog training methods:

I will help you figure out how to meet you dog half way & open up channels of communication that run both directions: We will discuss training strategies, how to modify the environment & meet your dog's needs, while maintaining realistic goals. I will provide you with strategies for safety & management for immediate relief. We will develop a long-term resolution plan that meets both your & your dog's needs. Your dog's welfare is my priority. I will not make unrealistic promises or provide you with band-aid "fixes". I will teach you effective skills to get the best out of your dog, while giving the best to your dog. I will provide phone & email support after we've completed our sessions. Your success matters to me - I always encourage you to reach out and ask questions.

My #1 dog training tip:

Teach your dog hand targeting ("Touch"). Here's why: 1) It serves as an alternative/more polite behavior to unwanted behaviors. 2) It's a great way to teach recall 3) You can use this skill to maneuver your dog without using restraint (e.g. off the couch, on the scale at the vet, out of people's way on the street, into the car). 4) Makes routine walks more enriching. 5) Serves as a distraction from triggers and helps raise responsiveness under pressure.

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