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Alejandra Rivard

Alejandra Rivard

Alameda,CA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Dog Trainer committed and passionate to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching different methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Dog Trainer

Pups Wagging Tails
Alameda, CA
10.2003 - 08.2015
  • Developed six-week-program to instruct owners and dogs on basic obedience commands in their different stages though positive reinforcement and clicker training.
  • Created program for puppy socialization, basic manners, puppy play bitting and potty training in well developed plan to make it easy to follow, fun for both owners and puppies with attainable results in six week span.
  • Personalized training visits to homes and neutral spaces to accommodate owner and dogs' needs.

Canine Education Instructor

Petco
Alameda & El Cerrito, CA
10.2003 - 06.2007
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Employed positive reinforcement with animals using positive reinforcement, voice and food rewards as well as clicker-training method.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using hand/voice signals, and different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
  • Organized training by stages, puppies, small breeds and medium/large breeds groups.

Education

Certificate of Dog Trainer -

Animal Behavior College
Valencia, CA
10.2003

Skills

  • 100% Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Intermediate American Sign Language
  • Energetic Trainings
  • Compassionate Care
  • Obedience Training
  • Group Classes
  • Private Instruction
  • Individual Trainings
  • Basic Animal Care

Additional Information

  • Graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College.
  • Worked as a volunteer at the East Bay SPCA for several years taking care of dogs and puppies with behavior issues.
  • Worked as the on-call assessor at Alameda Animal Shelter for the Alameda Animal Control Department.
  • Granted a total of $6000 for four consecutive years to the East Bay SPCA through Target as a Community Relations Assistant.

Timeline

Certified Dog Trainer

Pups Wagging Tails
10.2003 - 08.2015

Canine Education Instructor

Petco
10.2003 - 06.2007

Certificate of Dog Trainer -

Animal Behavior College

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