the Family Dog Northern KY is personal based obedience training, behavior evaluation and adoption counceling. While obedience training classes in pet stores and other venues with numerous dogs and owners all working in the same area will assist you with basic obedience and socialization, they cannot address the specific problems pet owners see happen in their homes. This is why I only offer one on
one training. I believe it best to give one dog and one owner my complete attention so that their concerns can be addressed. I also offer behavior evaluations. I have a BS in behavior science and can offer solutions to many problems. Finally, I am offering adoption counseling for people who are thinking about adding a pet to the family. Through the years I have seen many pets given up because they just were not the right fit for the family. The first step before one decides to bring home a pet is to make sure they are compatable with the breed (or breed mix) they are contemplating. Each breed has their own behaviors that may or may not be a fit with the family's lifestyle. This is where I can assist you in making the best possible decision that will hopefully end with you getting the dog that is best suited for you. Consultations & Evaluations: $50.00
Private in home training: $200.00
Training includes basic obedience and, if needed, behavior modification. BS in Behavior Science from University of Texas plus additional course work at Texas A&M Applied Animal Behavior department
Professional affiliations: APDT – Association Professional Dog Trainers; CCPDT - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Internship at the Houston SPCA for five years
Tester/observer for therapy dogs
Owned and worked with search and rescue dogs
Adoption counseling & training for animal shelters
