Certified Canine Behavior & Training Specialist
Certified Canine Behavior & Training Specialist

Certified Canine Behavior & Training Specialist

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Introduction: *TO ALL WHO MAY BE SUBMITTING A REQUEST AT THIS TIME* (During COVID_19) ~ ~ I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY REQUESTS, THAT DO NOT SPECIFY UPON INITIAL INQUIRY, IF LOOKING FOR VIRTUAL OR NON VIRTUAL LESSONS! ~ ~ If you are located within my range, ( 45mins. driving time one way), you do not have to specify. Others, who are outside that distance.. I cannot accept unless you are looking for virtual sessions. NOTE: Anyone with puppies, or urgent conditions, such as fearful dogs, aggression, etc., it's important not to wait for training! During young puppyhood.. (8-20 weeks of age), it is imperative to start training. Those weeks are considered the critical socialization period, which have profound effects on the dog your puppy will become! You do not want to miss out on that time period! Please reach out for a free phone consultation, to discuss any further questions or concerns. Thank you & everyone continue to be safe, -Canine Minds Dog Training Prior to being an active Certified Canine Training & Behavior Specialist, I worked in various occupations with dogs for over 28 years! I can help you with puppy training, house breaking, imprinting, socialization, crate training, anxiety, basic obedience, leash aggression, fear aggression, jumping, barking, digging, biting and more. I offer a free initial phone consultation, which ensures my understanding of your primary needs from the start. In addition to helping with behavioral issues, my knowledge & experience, allows me to assist in other areas of animal care. Evaluating your dog's health & nutritional needs, providing you with referrals to reputable local veterinarians, breeder's, rescues, daycare's, groomers, and boarding facilities. All of which I have personal and professional involvement with. I also offer temperament testing, on rescue dogs or puppies, before making the decision to bring in a new family member to your home. I find it's essential to provide a holistic approach, examining your dog as a whole, making sure we are fulfilling innate needs, and proper mental & physical stimulation. I customize every training program to suit, what works for you and your dog. Everyone is different, there is not one way of doing anything. Once understanding how your dog learns, opportunities you didn't think were possible will be a reality. There is no need for frustration, or an upset to your lifestyle, when adding a canine to the family. Let's fill the communication gap, empowering a strong, reliable, honored relationship with our dogs.
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Hired 15 times

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19 years in business

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

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Valerie M.
Apr 20, 2016
Melissa offers great knowledge with training new puppies. She helped us very much as we were first time dog owners and made the puppy stage a good experience
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Patricia S.
May 6, 2016
Melissa was outstanding with both of our dogs. They loved when she came to train them. She took her time with each of them (we have a Shiba Inu and a Rottweiler). Whenever I need guidance or training, Melissa did a great job with helping me out. I highly recommend her! The dogs love her as much as we do!
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Tiffany J.
Oct 26, 2016
I highly recommend Melissa Baus. She is like the dog whisperer! Melissa has a very special way with dogs. It's amazing to observe her interaction with animals. Melissa is very reliable, consistent in training, caring, loyal and extremely experienced with animals. Melissa has taken care of my dog numerous times and my dog absolutely loves her! I wouldn't ask anyone else's advise expect for Melissa when it comes to caring for my dog!
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Lm M.
Jul 27, 2017
We are so thankful for Melissa! Our once overly-needy, attention seeking chocolate lab Riley is now much more manageable. He is a very high energy and anxious dog. Following Melissa’s training plan, we have structured his daily life, and thanks to routine and extra exercise, he has a much more reliable off-switch. We are even able to walk him around other dogs!
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Jennifer h.
Aug 10, 2017
Melissa is the best trainer we have have worked with. Her focus on positive reinforcement and reward systems was refreshing and really worked! We really appreciated how Melissa explained how our dogs think and create behavior patterns. This helps us keep their behavior appropriate in new situations.
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