Answered client calls and scheduled appointments. Adapted to a wide variety of different temperaments and levels of training
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
- Advised owners about planned animal purchases or adoptions and potential behavioral needs.
- Used skills to assist with rescuing and rehabilitating different animals.