Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant

Serves Elizabeth, NJ

35244

Hired 81 times

1 employee

15 years in business

$99

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Mon Closed

Tues Closed

Wed Closed

Thurs 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fri 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Anna Karina Araneta
Completed on 1/25/2017

Introduction

I'm Karin, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, and a volunteer Dog Trainer for the Animal Care Centers of New York. I offer customized dog training and behavior management primarily using reward-based, force-free methods in the comfort of your own home or through remote learning (video calls). I'm very passionate about Early Puppy Socialization, and take pride in teaching Potty Training and Crate Training, Recall (reliable come-when-called), and alternative behaviors (e.g. dog rushing to a dog bed when the doorbell rings instead of charging at the door and barking incessantly). The goal is for YOU to learn what training is all about so that (after you work with me) you would be able to train other dogs you may have in the future without necessarily having to hire another dog trainer. Although training sessions are usually held about a week apart, once you sign up, you may contact me 24/7 for questions or concerns that simply cannot wait till our next session. That's certainly one thing that sets me apart from other trainers.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

CLASSES Potty Training 101 Groundwork...an into to Dog Training Intro to Crate Training PACKAGES Puppy-K (pups under 14 weeks) Family Pup (pre-requisite: Puppy K) Family Dog (all ages) *20% discount for all packages, paid upfront PROGRAMS Potty Training - 2 classes Crate Training - 2 classes Recall a.k.a. Come When Called - 3 classes Leash Walking - 3 classes Home Agility - 3 classes Backyard Agility (May - October, outdoor) - 3 classes Winter Games (November - April, indoor) - 3 classes *10% discount for all programs, paid upfront

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

1. Book a free 30-minute phone consultation or provide an email address so I can send a proposal. It will have links to book classes (each class has a unique link leading to availability for that class specifically), breakdown of fees and/or discounts, and terms and conditions. 2. As soon as your reservations appears on my calendar, I will either call you (if you booked a phone consultation) or send a payment request on Venmo (if you booked classes). If everything on the proposal looks good, simply pay the Venmo request. If a revision needs to be made to the proposal, please reach out. 3. When payment is received, I will send an invoice to acknowledge receipt of your payment and your booked slot is confirmed!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology (Ateneo de Manila University) Kinetic K9 (BetterDog Canine Behavior Center) Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I have two Beagles, a Belgian Malinois, and a cat that thinks he is a dog. One of my Beagles has a high level of Canine Autism (yes, dogs can be autistic!). Understanding him and how to deal with a "special child" sparked my interest in dog behavior.

What types of customers have you worked with?

My most memorable students: three deaf dogs named Rags, Ludwig, and Laika, as well as a wild dog (New Guinea Singing Dog/Dingo) named Lola.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Helped potty train an older puppy by visiting the pup several times a day - which was possible only because their apartment was down the street from my office back then. By the 7th day, the pup was going straight to his pee pad after being let out of his crate! I was able to capture that on video on the 9th day. Trained a Samoyed to pick up medicine bottles and hand them to his humans. This took 3-4 sessions to perfect. Taught a client to teach their dog to pick-up a harness and hand it to the humans; taught another client to teach her dog to pick-up toys and drop them in a basket. These were fast because the clients already knew how to train new behaviors.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Go for certified dog professionals. Also check reviews from previous clients. Mine can be found here on my Thumbtack profile and on my Facebook and Yelp pages.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What are my training goals? How committed am I to training my dog? How much am I willing to learn? Do I understand the needs of my dog/puppy - including proper Puppy Socialization?