Dog Talk Training MN - Private In Home Dog Trainer - Coon Rapids, MN
Barbara is a Karen Pryor certified training partner, CPDT-KA knowledge assessed trainer, holds memberships in the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Pet Professional Guild and she is a Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She is also a trainer for the Pets for Vets Minneapolis Chapter, which provides animals to Veterans who could benefit from having a trained companion pet. Her company also provides training for Secondhand Hounds foster families to improve the skills of dogs in foster care to help them to prepare for their future forever homes. She also offers group classes to adopters once their adoptions have been finalized. Barb has taught group classes ranging from puppy to advanced, Canine Good Citizen prep, agility and custom private training. Her broad background and years of experience helps to get dogs and their pet parents off to a great start. If problem behaviors arise, she guides her clients with science based positive solutions and provides custom training plans for behavior modification. She enjoys training with her 3 dogs Smash, Max and Lil' Miss. Lil' Miss was her training partner at the Karen Pryor Academy and she is a Certified Canine. Please contact and book my private dog training services on Petworks. Thank You.
- Certified
- Bonded
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
This 4 session bundle is discounted from our single session fee. Purchase in advance and save! Each session lasts about an hour.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
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
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off for any pet parent that trades in a pinch, choke or shock collar.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2011
How did you hone your craft?
I attended the Karen Pryor Academy and I am certified through CPDT-KA
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Ignore undesired behaviors and acknowledge desired behaviors. Redirect your dog if you can't ignore an undesired behavior.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am dedicated to providing you and your dog positive training solutions. I only use science based methods that follow no pain, no force and no fear.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
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
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 24 hours notice required
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off for any pet parent that trades in a pinch, choke or shock collar.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2011
How did you hone your craft?
I attended the Karen Pryor Academy and I am certified through CPDT-KA
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Ignore undesired behaviors and acknowledge desired behaviors. Redirect your dog if you can't ignore an undesired behavior.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am dedicated to providing you and your dog positive training solutions. I only use science based methods that follow no pain, no force and no fear.