Mikaela Barber
Midland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Trainer
Sefl-Employed
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- 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.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- 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.
- Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors, and diet to isolate and address concerns.
- Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
Teller
Hughes Federal Credit Union
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Followed up on customer complaints and provided solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
Certification - Animal Behavior And Ethology
Animal Behavior College
Online With Externship06.2023
Skills
- Enrichment Programs
- Service Animal Training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Board and Train Programs
- Puppy Classes
- Basic Animal Care
- Reading Comprehension
- Individual Trainings
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Daily Logs
- Animal Handling
- Emergency First Aid
Certification
ABCDT - Animal Behavior College, 2023
Timeline
Dog Trainer
Sefl-Employed
03.2023 - Current
Teller
Hughes Federal Credit Union
06.2022 - 06.2023
Certification - Animal Behavior And Ethology
Animal Behavior College