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About
With over 15,000 hours of hands-on experience with behavioral issues that range from potty training to separation anxiety, I feel confident that I can help you with all your pup needs!
I am Certified in Applied Animal Behavior, an AKC evaluator, and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I am passionate about continued education and always staying up-to-date on the latest research on animal behavior and the most successful training methods.
My top priority is to help you understand your dog to the fullest, and strengthen your relationship to help you be the best dog owner you can be using a positive approach and evidence-based techniques.
Overview
Hired 29 times
2 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
8 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Elaine L.
Sep 7, 2024
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Shannen is great! She is all about positive reinforcement in working with my dog and me. I saw improvements in Ollie's behavior with the first training session. I highly recommend her!
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • Digging • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
John B.
Oct 29, 2022
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I've had but 2 appointments with Shannen and I'm pleased to give her the highest praise and rating! We've already made significant progress in training my 5 year old dog, Bernardo, to respond to commands, in order to make him improve his social skills with other dogs. Shannen is pleasant and professional in every way and I look forward to our future sessions with her.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Karen K.
Aug 6, 2023
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We had our first session with Shannen yesterday. We adopted our pup at the end of December. She was physically abused and recently had a puppies. She is a super sweet dog and very loving. Indoors, she’s very well behaved. However, once we cross that threshold and try to take her on a walk, it was a complete nightmare! She is a VERY strong dog and has been pulling on leash. When she sees another dog, she has become very aggressive and anxious. After just ONE session with Shannen, we’re already seeing HUGE changes! She gave us some reading material and we spoke a few times about our needs and we decided to meet with her. She was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. We were blown away! We went on a walk with her and she gave us some homework. After just ONE day of homework, we’re seeing HUGE changes! We’ve used the tools that she provided and we practiced them. I’m really excited to see her growth as we continue to work with Shannen.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Diana L.
Apr 11, 2023
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Shannen is amazing. She is very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. My dog has learned a lot in a short time. She helped me correct some behaviors I could not do on my own. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to train a service dog or work on problematic behavior.
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Taylor B.
Oct 21, 2023
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We purchased 3 sessions with Shannen, and she was wonderful! My golden retriever is super energetic and jumpy, but he’s already made great progress since Shannen taught us some techniques to work on. She was also super flexible when we needed to reschedule. We’d definitely work with Shannen again in the future!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
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Shannen Standiford
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Starting with a consultation call is a great way to see how we click and learn more about the best training process for your dog to see the results you’re looking for!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
• UW-AAB (Applied Animal Behavior)
• Supporting member of the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)
• AKC Evaluator - Canine Good Citizen, Puppy Star Program
• Veterinary Technology A.A.S.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I’ve worked professionally with dogs for the past 11 years with experience in dog grooming, pet care, and veterinary technology. I always knew I wanted to work with dogs since I was little, I just didn’t know where I belonged quite yet in the pet world.
I decided to take a shot at dog training 5 years ago and instantly fell in love with the line of work. I dedicated the following years to getting hands on practice and education in the field, and developed an even deeper passion for dogs than I ever could have imagined!
