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Vivian Leven

Dog trainer in Virginia

https://www.positivedogsolutions.com

Service areas:

Metro DC area (Nova, MD)

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Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) through the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

Fear Free Certified Professional through Fear Free Pets

Certified Family Paws Parent Educator through Family Paws

Holds the status of TAGteach Primary through TAGteach International

Professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

Professional Member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).

Associate Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Currently serves on the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers Examination Committee as subcommittee member for the KSA exam.

Certifications:

CBCC, CPDT, IAABC Associate, Family Paws, Fear Free

Dog training services include

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

More info about Vivian Leven's dog training:

Behavior consulting business, all private sessions

Behavioral issue focus:

Reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, impulse control, anxiety

Dog training methods:

Modern dog training (all positive) anchored in animal behavior science and learning theory.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I adopted a rescue dog with behavior challenges and it was very difficult to find qualified help. It became the launching pad for me to learn as much as I could about behavior and help other people and their dogs.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

As a dog behavior consultant I like the creative aspect of coming up with approaches and solutions that work for that person and dog. Also to see the outcome of good results, grateful clients and happier dogs staying in their homes.

My #1 dog training tip:

Build on reinforcing your dog to do what you want and less energy focusing on what you don't want

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