MaKenzie Muscarella
Jamestown,NY
Summary
Dedicated Dog Trainer with expertise in positive reinforcement and behavior modification. Strong background in conducting assessments and customizing training programs for various breeds to enhance obedience and socialization skills. Certified through Animal Behavior College, continuously developing skills to effectively address canine behavior and create positive outcomes for dogs and their owners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Trainer
Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Conducted behavior assessments to identify training needs and create tailored solutions.
- Developed and implemented customized training programs for various dog breeds and temperaments.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to enhance obedience and socialization skills in dogs.
- Evaluated dogs'' progress during training sessions, adjusting techniques according to unique temperaments and learning styles.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
Education
Dog Trainer - Basic Obedience Dog Training
Animal Behavior College
Valencia, CA01-2026
Skills
- Dog training
- Obedience training
- Behavior modification techniques
- Clicker training
- Socialization techniques
- Training strategies
- Reinforcement strategies
- Private lesson instruction
- Gentle leadership methods
- Body language interpretation
- Prong collar training
- Behavior modification
- Creative problem solving
- Positive reinforcement
- Clicker training
Accomplishments
- Achieved my Dog Obedience Certification by completing Animal Behavior College's Dog Obedience Training program with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved several different dog behavioral issues which led to a positive and happy outcome for both dog and owner.
Certification
- Certified Dog Trainer, through Animal Behavior College
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dog Trainer
Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa
07.2023 - 07.2026
Dog Trainer - Basic Obedience Dog Training
Animal Behavior College