Introduction: The Massage services I offer are for DOGS only. I am a Certified Professional Dog and Cat Groomer/Pet Massage Therapist for 6 years now and Dog Trainer and Rehabilitation Specialist for 7 years. I have taken numerous seminars and have attended hands on training for all behavioral understanding and issues, behavioral modification and proper handling techniques. I am currently Certified through CPDT Behavior and knowledge assessed with CCPDT continuing educational units with CPDT-KAs: 3 CEUs; CBCC-KAs: .5. I am Certified in over 20 different animal related programs. CPR/First Aid, Handling, Nutrition, Emergencies, Wound Care, Skin conditions, and treatments, Veterinary courses, newer behavior training and modification techniques, Emergencies and Veterinary courses. I started my Dog Training career while working as a Dog bather at a Veterinary Practice in Austin Tx. and volunteering at the only No Kill shelter around, The Austin Humane Society. They noticed that I was really understanding of complex issues and knew what to do and how to do it correctly especially for the hard to read behaviors and for the very hard to handle dogs. They offered me a job in their Rehabilitation and Training program. I did so many hands on classes, took numerous seminars and was taught everything there is to know and understand about dog behavior and why it is they do what they do and how to correct it. I was also taught how to identify characteristics from far away from posturing and body language, anxiety, unsocialized rescues and behaviors, etc. I then became a Certified Professional Dog and Cat Groomer and was the Head Groomer for a salon in Chagrin Falls for almost 4 years. So my heart has always been with keeping furry ones healthy and happy and comfortable in any way necessary. I know that Grooming and Training are leading and headed in the direction of absolute Certifications and I couldn't be happier. Safety and comfort is always my number one concern. I don't just follow any one specific form of training because one technique that will work perfectly well for one dog might not work at all for another. Instead I have many different techniques for a specific behavioral issue, it also depends on the breed, age, history and background, medical issues, lifestyle and an understanding of why they do what they are doing and how to correct it. I take the time to learn and understand their specific breed traits that have been bred into them purposefully or the not so great traits that came along as well. My first visit is in your home to sit down and talk about your needs, goals, outcome, lifestyle traits and schedules that you both keep. I at the same time am able to evaluate and pickup on other issues that you may not even notice. Then you will also explain your issues and concerns and even go over any possibilities of issues that you may have never even of thought to connect to other issues related to all of your concerns. We put together a program with your availability and the seriousness of these behaviors and what you are comfortable with. I can either do a once or twice program come teach and train you for less severe issues or even some complex ones. I always allow you the option to keep in contact through emails or by phone and even live computer sessions. You will always have the option of further training if you would like. I Usually I like to be involved with my clients on a weekly schedule to go over everything that has been worked on, that way everyone is on the same page, consistency is the key. Also this way if any techniques might not be working well for either you or your loved one they can quickly be adjusted for a more comfortable, happier experience and permanent outcome. I don't just come and train your dog only, I explain to you why your dog is or doing certain behaviors and then I train you on how to understand, handle and train your dog as well. My ultimate goal is your comfort with the training, your pups comfort and guiding everyone to be able to communicate their own needs to each other for a happy lifelong enjoyment and understanding of one another. I look forward to creating the communication, respect and bond that you and your companion both deserve and need from each other for a happy, healthy life together forever.
Sincerely,
Rachel Peters
Taking care of Pets and keeping them happy, healthy and looking and smelling amazing. The one on one bond that I get to create with them especially when dealing with rescues and taking the time to make them feel safe and be able to trust that Understand what they are going through and I am here to help.I don't do this for the money I do it for the ones who need help and can't speak for themselves. Maybe others will just judge but I find a way and take the appropriate time to care to listen. They always have a story and they will tell it to those they trust. I also do pro bono work so please contact me with any financial obstacles or needs that you maybe experiencing at the moment. Everyone deserves to be provided services regardless of financial obstacles, disability needs, or any other equal rights services should always be accommodated and given to everyone. My partner Devlin, my service dog, and caretaker as well as my life savior provides a bond for needs, necessity and care that dogs are able to understand and provide to us and some people just couldn't live as well without them. I would love nothing more then to help out in anyway that we can. Even advocating on rights, laws and needs are one of my peak areas of expertise. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rachel Peters
