Debbie Thomas CPDT

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