Are you struggling with aggressive, anxious, fearful,
or out-of-control dog behavior that training alone cannot solve?
What we do:
* Identify underlying reasons for the unwanted behavior
* Create a personalized behavior change plan
* Use effective, positive approaches to change your pet's behavior
* Help you implement behavior modification strategies
* Monitor your pet's progress and provide follow-up support
* Work with your veterinarian
I teach you why the behavior is happening and make specific recommendations on how to make a positive changes.
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Specialized, compassionate methods using positive reinforcement & reward-based applied behavior modification, focus on creating a respectful, positive relationship between you and your dog(s) with the goal of improving your dog's behavior & mental health.
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I help you to understand how a dog naturally thinks, learns, and communicates.
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Never use force, pain, or fear-based methods.
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Once the root of the behavior issue is established, positive behavior change is the natural next step.
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Proven scientific-based applied behavior methods.
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You and your dog(s) get one-on-one attention, and an individualized plan to suit your family and set everyone up for success, through behavior therapy, management tools, canine communication, and behavior prevention.
- Certified Behavior Consultant -
Specialized, Professional, and Experienced
Joy Ford, CDBC, ABCDT
For over 17 years, Joy's personalized empathetic approach to challenging behavior problem-solving has helped hundreds of clients work with their beloved dogs to overcome behavior issues. The outcome and goal are always the same: Achieve mentally balanced, happy dogs in and outside of your home resulting in a balanced pack.
Education and Certification:
Board Certified IAABC Behavior Consultant
Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer
& Vet Tech Assistant
Past positions/experience:
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Current business owner and behavior consultant 15+years
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Canine Behavior Counselor at Roice Hurst Humane Society, Grand Junction, CO
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Training/behavior consultant and operations assistant at the Kirtland AFB Veterinary Clinic
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Lead trainer/behavior consultant Canine Country Club, Albuquerque, NM
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Mentored under a Veterinary Behavior Consultant for 5 years, in Albuquerque, NM
Certified, Licensed and Insured
Looking For
Basic Obedience,
Manners Training, or Group Classes
We Partner with and Recommend
POSITIVE APPROACH DOG TRAINING
Positive Approach is a local small business that has been in the dog training and daycare business for 20 years. We are the #1 vet-referred training center in the Tacoma area and pride ourselves on providing a safe, well-staffed daycare floor. We invite you to come down with your furry kid and see the Positive Approach difference.
https://www.positiveapproachdogtraining.com
