Bad Dog -- Good Dog Trainer

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Introduction: I will help you start out right with a new puppy or rescue dog. You will learn how to set boundaries and teach manners to your dog. Your dog can learn basic obedience skills, as well as how to better focus and pay attention to you. I can also help with behavior problems, including aggression, destructive behavior, constant barking, or just generally not listening to you. If you have multiple dogs that don't always get along, I can help with that, or if you have a well-behaved dog that is just bored and you want it to learn nifty tricks, I can set you up to wow your family and friends. I only use positive training methods, and I guide you at developing a more harmonious relationship with your dog.

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Hired 28 times

14 years in business

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Linda C.

May 17, 2013

Hired on Thumbtack

Dog Training

Andi C.

Nov 7, 2017

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Dog Training

Margaret F.

Jan 12, 2012

I have a 6 year old Springer Spaniel who has several behavioral problems. I was looking for someone who could help with his fear aggression towards other dogs among other things. C.J. Hazell was the perfect trainer for us because of the gentle techniques she uses and her special insights. We had several sessions in my home working on Riley's anxiety. I was really impressed that she provided me with a written report after her first visit on what she saw as Riley's issues and what things he might benefit from. She taught me to have him "think" more in our games which can have a calming effect. He now plays "find it" games where I hide his toys and he can locate them by name. This can keep him busy for quite a while and he seems to love it. I wanted to work a lot with Riley's aggression towards other dogs and C.J. brought her dogs over to the local park so Riley could learn that he gets what he wants when he stays calm. Since our sessions with C.J., Riley has gotten better and better with other dogs and I know what a reasonable expectation for his behavior is. I would recommend her for any type of training.

Peter A.

Jan 14, 2012

CJ is a great dog-trainer/human-teacher, and a very good deal. She helped us better understand how to develop our relationship with our dog, gave us a number of fun ways to play games that simultaneously helped our dog better understand HOW to learn (and that learning itself is a fun game), and left us with lots of good ideas for how to continue on our own. CJ is very flexible in finding a mutually good time to meet. She brings a lot of experience to her work. She pushed the humans in the family to become more comfortable with our dog's unique personality while also making us feel good about what we are able to do. When we became busy and didn't schedule follow-up meetings, she gently (professionally) prodded us to make sure we took advantage of the full five sessions we had pre-paid for. She was generous with each session's time, and enjoyed working with us and our dog. Unlike dog training classes we've attended with dogs in the past, which are impersonal and which do not necessarily help you figure out what to do when the dog does not respond right away, CJ's private sessions focus on the unique talents and dispositions of the dog in the family, as well as how to break training into small enough parts so that the dog can succeed. We highly recommend her.

Lisa H.

Jul 6, 2014

Honestly? Can't say enough good stuff here. CJ is: accessible, thoughtful, generous, passionate, helpful, creative, effective, supportive, reasonable, fair and did I say effective? Our first experience with her was with a 1 year old pit-mix we were fostering. We knew nothing, the dog knew nothing and all was good, but there was CHAOS! One session with CJ and that began to change. We learned huge amounts, the dog learned huge amounts and it was a completely rewarding experience. Because of it, we felt able to sign on to foster another and we're so excited about the whole thing we'll probably end up failed fosters... but reasonable "students" of CJ's. CJ is a wonderful combination of all sorts of things but for those who want the applied, the theoretical, the fun and the creativity.... CJ is a gift.

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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
First of all, remember that your dog is probably as confused as you are so be patient with your dog even when he is driving you crazy. The most important thing to remember with any dog problem is to stay calm... and then call someone to help if you feel that you are in over your head.

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