Desiree's Dog Training
Desiree's Dog Training

Desiree's Dog Training

$35/hour
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Type of animal

It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction: I am certified Dog Trainer, I graduated from Animal Behavior College in November on 2016. I use a positive based training method. I do not use Negative reinforcement in my training or use intimidation. I also graduated from the University of Nevada with a BS in Elementary Education. I use my knowledge from both to create my lessons plans for my courses and work hard to keep things moving in a forward direction. I also put in some problem solving information in my lessons to help with some normal problems people have with their dogs. I use a Balanced training as my training method, and my schooling thorough Animal Behavior College is a positive motivation based training. I have a love of animals and have been around them my whole life. I chose to be a Dog Trainer because I have always wanted to help people and animals. This way I can help both. I am an Dog Lover first and a Dog trainer second. I am here to help with your relationship with your Dog. I enjoy seeing the difference training can make on a dog, and the difference it makes with the relationship between the owner and dog. Bringing my love of Animals to you!
Overview

Hired 74 times

Serves Reno, NV

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1 employee

7 years in business

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2018

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Shirley T.
Oct 7, 2022
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Desiree is such a sweetheart and helped my baby Bella make a complete turn around! She was very thorough and the lessons were very easy to conduct. I also got a rescue dog discount and the classes were outstandingly affordable! Desiree is very understanding and was very flexible with me for the times I couldn’t attend the class. Bella passed the class with Flying colors and she’s a new and approved puppy! I would most definitely recommend desiree to anyone who needs an amazing dog trainer.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Digging • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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Katelynn T.
Dec 6, 2021
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She cares so much for my animal. Just finished our first day and he already is so excited. I'm excited for what's to come!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Destructive behavior • Leash pulling • House training • At the pro’s location

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Roberta G.
Jan 20, 2019
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Desiree was very knowledgeable and did in one 1 hour season what we were unable to do in a week. Our dog was afraid to go into our yard so impossible to potty train. She gave us the tools to get our dog used to the yard and is now pretty much potty trained in 1 week. I have never been able to potty train a dog this fast. Thank you Desiree you were a life saver.

Details: 1 dog • 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • Puppy training • House training • The dog trainer travels to me

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Denise H.
Dec 13, 2018
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Desiree has trained US how to be consistent and positive when communicating with our dog. I’ve looked to many trainers and she is the ONLY one that I found was positive with every situation. We love, love, love her expertise! She truly loves all dogs and their companions.

Details: 1 dog • 0 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • I travel to the dog trainer • The dog trainer travels to me

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Hwa-Di B.
Aug 11, 2018
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Desiree was great with my 10 year old granddaughter and her Norfolk Terrier rescue puppy. They both learned to listen and follow instructions. Obedience training was successful for them both. Desiree was very compassionate and flexible with our last minute schedule conflicts.

Details: 1 dog • 0 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • I travel to the dog trainer

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