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Bright Mind Canine Services - Dog Training - Charleston, SC
Is your Fido acting like Cujo? Let me help you to remember why we call them “man’s best friend!”
Using proven, evidence-based methods, I teach owners to beat the “puppy overwhelm” and help them to actually enjoy their dogs again. I focus on improving the human-animal bond for families and the pets they love, building a trusting and reliable partnership through a flexible coaching format that helps all types of learners to succeed. My training methods follow LIMA protocols based on the Humane Hierarchy, and position statements on current best practices from industry leaders AVSAB, AAHA, etc.
Offering dog training and behavior services to families in the Charleston Metropolitan Area, I help clients via private sessions, group classes, day training, and stay-and-trains, with a focus on behavior modification, emotional regulation, and cooperative care. I look forward to improving my client's quality of life - both people AND their pets.
My free time is mainly spent enjoying the Lowcountry with (you guessed it!) my two foster-fail dogs, Faith and Lydia - my greatest teachers and favorite learners! Can’t wait to meet you and your pups!
Christine Baker
CPDT-KA, UW-AAB, SBA, FDM, FFCP, LSHC-S
Owner/Operator
Please contact and book me on Petworks. Thank You.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Certified Family Dog Mediator® (FDM)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- Low-Stress Handling® Certified – Silver (LSHC-S)
Proud member of...
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
- Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
What year did you begin serving pets?
2015
How did you hone your craft?
I've been immersed in animal behavior full-time since moving to James Island in 2016, particularly the humane treatment of “problem” dogs. I specialize in shelter behavior and animal welfare. I work with issues ranging from puppy socialization and enrichment, to fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. My work & volunteer experience include veterinary medicine, daycare & boarding, animal rescue & welfare, shelter behavior & enrichment, emergency response deployment, youth programs, and working dogs. I am committed to continuing education & improvement, attending training programs, seminars, workshops, & conferences. I obtained independent, standardized certification, and am a member of multiple professional organizations with a variety of voluntary credentials. In 2019, I left the behavior department an open-admission shelter & ventured into the world of small business & entrepreneurship as Owner/Operator of Bright Mind Canine Services.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Remember, we call dogs man's best friend! Treat your relationship with just as much care and intention, and the possibilities are endless.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love watching two different species learning to speak each other's languages.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
What licensing do you have?
- Business License
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Certified Family Dog Mediator® (FDM)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- Low-Stress Handling® Certified – Silver (LSHC-S)
Proud member of...
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
- Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
What year did you begin serving pets?
2015
How did you hone your craft?
I've been immersed in animal behavior full-time since moving to James Island in 2016, particularly the humane treatment of “problem” dogs. I specialize in shelter behavior and animal welfare. I work with issues ranging from puppy socialization and enrichment, to fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. My work & volunteer experience include veterinary medicine, daycare & boarding, animal rescue & welfare, shelter behavior & enrichment, emergency response deployment, youth programs, and working dogs. I am committed to continuing education & improvement, attending training programs, seminars, workshops, & conferences. I obtained independent, standardized certification, and am a member of multiple professional organizations with a variety of voluntary credentials. In 2019, I left the behavior department an open-admission shelter & ventured into the world of small business & entrepreneurship as Owner/Operator of Bright Mind Canine Services.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Remember, we call dogs man's best friend! Treat your relationship with just as much care and intention, and the possibilities are endless.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love watching two different species learning to speak each other's languages.
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