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Terra Colson

Dog trainer in California

#431 in United States, #39 in California

United States

https://mywholisticcanine.com/

Service areas:

Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, West Sacramento, Arden Park, Natomas, Roseville, Elk Grove

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I have been in the dog training industry since 2012. I have learned from many different trainers, many different styles, and I continue to learn more about Applied Ethology and how to use it in the dog training world. I am from the Kentucky where the dogs ran free and they go junk food and left over scraps. As an adult I wanted better for my pets so I have spent my adult years making sure owners know how important diet, environment, communication and love is for our pets.

Certifications:

Family Dog Meditator, Dog Trainer Foundation Certification, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Pet Food Nutrition Specialist, AKC CGC Evaluator

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Puppy training

More info about Terra Colson's dog training:

I teach humans to speak dog! Client learn how to be fluent in dog communication and learning how to read body language. I teach how to teach dogs in the most conflict free way by getting the dog to volunteer behaviors and reward them, but also teach them how to teach commands with luring and leash work.

Behavioral issue focus:

I love working with reactive dogs, dogs with anxiety. It's a lot of work but the reward for the dog going from stressed to relaxed is worth it!

Dog training methods:

I prefer to think of my methods as a canine relationship coach. So I'm teaching the human how to inspire the dog to make good choices. We start with an evaluation and then progress to session by session or a training package.

Why I became a dog trainer:

Short story. I was giving a Belgian Shepherd that required me to work with multiple trainers and that turned into a career. I learned that there are so many kinds of trainers and the world need more kindness in training vs. compulsion. So here I am.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Relationship building! I love helping family's flow and work together! Changing the craziness to calmness.

My #1 dog training tip:

If you convince your dog, it came up with the idea, your dog is more apt to repeat that behavior.

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