Certified Dog Trainers in Thompson Station, Tennessee

RB Dog Training uses research based and positive reinforcement methods. The foundation of training is based on classical and operant conditioning. Each dog will have a training program tailored for their temperament and training needs, helping to provide and ensure structure and boundaries for your dog. About the trainer:My dog training experience started in college at Texas A&M University by raising a service dog puppy through Aggie Guide Dogs and Service Dogs. In May 2014, I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a minor in business administration. Following graduation I moved to Scottsdale, AZ to work as a service dog trainer at a ADI-accredited non-profit. I worked there for 3 years, training diabetic alert, mobility assistance, and PTSD service dogs, for both children and adults, which showed me how much a dog can transform a person’s life. In 2017 I moved to Atlanta, GA and worked for a private dog training facility called Comprehensive Pet Therapy, where I focused on training service and therapy dogs, in addition to providing private dog training lessons. I also specialized in teaching all levels of agility classes, a therapy dog class, beginner obedience, and CGC (Canine Good Citizens) class, working for 7 years as a trainer and 2 years as the office manager. I continued to work with service dogs at CPT, along with pets and therapy dogs. Beginning in 2022, I trained, studied, and tested to gain my dog training credentials as a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed). I have also been a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator since 2018. I currently compete in AKC agility competitions with both of my dogs, Savannah, a 6 year old Fox Red Labrador Retriever and Skyler, a 5 year old, Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Services offered:RB Dog Training offers both in-home private lessons or remote private lessons (parks, outdoor shopping areas, pet friendly stores, etc.). Both may be scheduled to provide scheduling flexibility to you and your dog, with locations selected depending on the training needs and methods. Areas of focus:Puppy manners: housebreaking, mouthiness, jumping, chewing All obedience levels: Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced/Off-leash CGC and Tricks certification Foundation agility Household manners problems: Housebreaking, Chewing, Barking, Jumping, Digging, Raiding trash, Stealing food, Stealing objects, Bolting, Getting on the furniture