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Dog Trainer, Enrichment Mentor and Separation Anxiety Trainer

Helping you take care of your

Best Friend!

Dog Trainer, Enrichment Mentor and Separation Anxiety Trainer

Helping you take care of your

Best Friend!

Debbie Thomas CPDT

Positive Reinforcement Force & Fear Free SCIENCE-BASED TRAINING METHODS

Need help with your dog's behavior?

Recently adopted a rescue?

Have a new puppy and want to start them off with good manners?

Working from home and concerned about separation anxiety?

I can help with these issues and more.....

My training is Relationship Centric,

emphasizing communication in a way that builds trust,

deepens connections, and fosters better relationships.

SEPARATION ANXIETY TRAINING

I can help you no matter where you live!

All of our training is done remotely - Click on the

Separation Anxiety Page for more details.

In the Pittsburgh area? I offer in-home private

training for all types of behaviors.

Call or email me for more details.

Congratulations on taking this first step.

It’s also the most challenging part, and it only gets better and easier from here.

I can help you understand your dog and make a

plan to move forward in helping the

dog in front of you, become well mannered,

happy, healthy member of the family.

I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - CPDT-KA

Certified FEAR FREE Trainer

Hersenwerk trained mentor in Enrichment.

IAABC - ADT Accredited Dog Trainer

WHY CHOOSE A CERTIFIED CPDT?

Anyone can pick up a leash and call themselves a trainer

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®).

is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate

mastery of humane,

and current science-based dog training practices.

Certification demonstrates a commitment to the profession and

offer proof that they have achieved

the highest standards of education and excellence.

Your dog is an important member of your family,

and they deserve to be treated and trained

positively and respectfully.

IAABC - International Association of Animal

Behavior Consultants.

IAABC certifications are the most rigorous in the field. It was founded in 2004.

The goals of the IAABC are to standardize and support the practice of animal behavior consulting, provide quality, evidence-based education and peer and supervising mentoring, and provide resources for pet owners needing advice.

What is Hersenwerk?

Hersenwerk is Dutch a concept that uses

suitable, personalized puzzles for our dogs.

In the Netherlands Hersenwerk is an

essentialt part of dog training, behavior therapy, physiotherapy

and our daily life with our dogs.

I am very proud to be the

FIRST Certified Enrichment

Mentor in the United States.

Enrichment should be a daily part of your dog's life, and I am very excited to share

the Enrichment knowledge I have with you.

For more information -

https://hersenwerkvoorhonden.nl/

I also teach group classes at the following facilities:

Group Lessons are available through

ANIMAL FRIENDS SHELTER.

Camp Horne Road

Dog Trainer, Enrichment Mentor and Separation Anxiety Trainer

Dog Trainer, Enrichment Mentor and Separation Anxiety Trainer

Debbie Thomas CPDT

Positive Reinforcement Force & Fear Free SCIENCE-BASED TRAINING METHODS

Photo Gallery of some of my current dog friends

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DebbieThomasCPDT@gmail.com 412.496.0451

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