FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of the APDT; Association of Pet Dog Trainers. The professional association of K-9 behavior professionals in the US. As such, I have access to Seminars, Workshops, Conferences etc, offered through APDT. Local training organizations like TCOTC: Twin Cities Obedience Training Club offer lectures by local and an visiting experts in Pet Dog Training, Canine Cognition, Dog on Dog Aggression, Resource Guarding, Nuisance Barking, emerging science in the field.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION The first weeks of a puppys life are crucial to success in your home. DONT make the mistake of postponing this class. Puppies are eager to learn. Do it right the first time! Its so much fun! Tuition is $80 BASIC TRAINING LEVEL I This class is perfect for humans and their dogs (5 months or older) or your newly adopted dog. Or as a refresher to polish what you already know. We cover the basics: Attention, Come, Sit, Down, Leave it, Take it, Give, Loose Leash Walking. Tuition is $105 BASIC TRAINING LEVEL II Does your dog come when called, sometimes? Does he ignore you when a molecule of some fascinating smell gets his attention? This class teaches you how to add Distance & Distraction to all the behaviors he already knows and performs at home but not anywhere else. Tuition is $105. CLICKER TRAINING is hugely fun, because you see that your dog really understands the training. My dog, Dani, came to us as a 12 week old pup. Without saying a word, I taught her to "sit" and "down" in her first 90 seconds in the house! You can do it, too! Puppies, Adolescent dogs, Adults, even Senior dogs thrive on Clicker Training! BEHAVIOR ISSUES like incomplete potty training, jumping on people, chewing the sofa cushions, dog on dog aggression, etc. can require more time and attention. So it's best to start early. TO REGISTER: Contact: Joan Lisi-McCoy
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Dog training is not a quick fix. It requires commitment on your part to learn how to train your dog and stay with it until we succeed. Don't worry... it's fun. Really. The more you do and the more you succeed; the more you want to do it.