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I’m a Certified Dog Trainer, both through ABC (Animal Behavior College), an online dog training academy and the CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Through ABC, I was required to study and master 9 modules of learning related to dog training, from dog behavior to starting a dog training business and everything in between. After each module, I took a test to determine my aptitude for the material. After I finished the 9 modules, I had to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours at a local animal shelter (I ended up doing more than 10 hours at KC Pet Project) and I had to complete an 18-week externship with a local, established dog trainer. Once all of that was completed, I had to take a final exam. I did so well on the exam that I not only received my certification but I graduated as an honor student.
Soon afterward, I started my dog training business, Pawsitively Polite Dog Obedience Training, LLC to fulfill my desire to provide private, in-home dog training to dog guardians. I believe dogs learn best in their own familiar environments, which is why I come to your house to train your dog. There’s nothing wrong with taking your dog to a training center, however, to learn new skills, dogs need to be able to focus and that’s harder for them to do in new surroundings.
I began working toward my CPDT-KA credential (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed). This required that I pass a national, standardized exam; however, before I could take the exam, I had to: 1) accumulate 300 contact hours training dogs, 2) record each hour onto a training log and submit the log to CCPDT for approval, 3) acquire a letter of test readiness from an established dog trainer and submit it to CCPDT, then 4) sit for the exam. It’s a pass/fail test and I received the news that I passed it in April of 2022.
I also help dog guardians with their dogs’ behavior issues. I’m currently working toward my certification as a CBATI-KA (Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor-Knowledge Assessed). The philosophy behind BAT teaches reactive dogs they have a choice in how they interact with their environment. Dogs often don’t get to make decisions on their own and helping them learn to handle their triggers increases confidence and reduces reactivity.
I’m passionate about helping people with reactive dogs. I’ll investigate potential causes, and come up with a plan that eliminates or greatly reduces the incidence of unwanted behaviors.
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My name is Debbie Tangen. I’m a Certified Dog Obedience Trainer. I train dogs to display manners.
Location:
Kansas City, MO, United States
Phone:
816-686-4766
Email Us:
debtangen62@gmail.com
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I will train your dog to display polite behavior such as sit, stay, down and come on cue.
I will train your dog to display polite behavior such as sit, stay, down and come on cue, as well as keep “all four on the floor” when greeting people (no jumping), maintain a loose leash while walking (no pulling), and decrease excessive barking.
+816-686-4766
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