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Eye to Eye Dog Training - Portsmouth, RI
Eye to Eye Dog Training offers customized private, in-home training and behavior services designed to meet clients' needs and training goals. These goals may range from basic skills through preparation for therapy dog certification. Owner Kim Cipolla has been working with dogs and their humans for over 18 years, and has extensive experience with all sizes, ages and temperaments. Her focus is on developing the relationship between the dog and their handler through the use of clear, consistent cues and body language. With an emphasis on rewarding “good” behaviors and ignoring and redirecting undesirable behaviors, she will show you how to communicate with your dog effectively and thoughtfully to achieve your goals.
Kim also specializes in addressing behavior problems common among dogs adopted from shelters and rescue organizations. She teaches basic skills and provides solutions to typical unwanted behaviors such as leash reaction towards other dogs, housebreaking, inappropriate greetings, and unreliable recall. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), fully insured and an AKC-approved evaluator for Canine Good Citizenship titles.
- Certified
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Virtual online training session and/or behavioral consultation.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
- Service Dog Training
What training tools do you use?
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
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
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification
Proud member of...
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
RI and southeastern MA
What year did you begin serving pets?
Eye to Eye Dog Training was established in 2017
How did you hone your craft?
I began working with dogs professionally at the local animal shelter before starting my own business.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Dogs thrive on structure and naturally look to the humans in their lives for guidance. The most successful relationships with our animals are based on trust and mutual respect.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am the proud parent of two mixed breed rescue dogs, a yoga instructor, and Level 2 Reiki certified.
Distinction
Customer Reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Kim and Eye to Eye Dog Training! She was so patient with our new rescue Lab, River and with our family as well. After four 1-hr lessons (and lots of practice in-between) River made excellent progress with skills such as: Leave it, Wait, Down, Come, Watch and Touch. Kim helped us understand how River thinks and processes commands which allowed us reinforce her good behavior in a more effective way. We are building on these foundational skills every day with continued practice and Kim continues to be a resource for questions about training. I have no hesitation in highly recommending her
- Janie MWe recently adopted a 7 month old puppy. She is a great puppy but she is very afraid of noises and small spaces. We had no idea how to help her so after numerous recommendations we called Kim. We could not have called a better person to help our dog. Kim is fantastic! After the first lesson we learned great techniques to help her overcome her fears. We practiced with our dog during the week and by the second lesson with Kim our dog was so much better. We had Kim come for three lessons and the change in our puppy is amazing! Kim is kind and gentle, she is great with our dog and has taught us invaluable lessons that have changed our puppy for the better. I can’t thank or recommend Kim enough.
- Mary VHow do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
- Service Dog Training
What training tools do you use?
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
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
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification
Proud member of...
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
RI and southeastern MA
What year did you begin serving pets?
Eye to Eye Dog Training was established in 2017
How did you hone your craft?
I began working with dogs professionally at the local animal shelter before starting my own business.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Dogs thrive on structure and naturally look to the humans in their lives for guidance. The most successful relationships with our animals are based on trust and mutual respect.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I am the proud parent of two mixed breed rescue dogs, a yoga instructor, and Level 2 Reiki certified.
Customer Reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Kim and Eye to Eye Dog Training! She was so patient with our new rescue Lab, River and with our family as well. After four 1-hr lessons (and lots of practice in-between) River made excellent progress with skills such as: Leave it, Wait, Down, Come, Watch and Touch. Kim helped us understand how River thinks and processes commands which allowed us reinforce her good behavior in a more effective way. We are building on these foundational skills every day with continued practice and Kim continues to be a resource for questions about training. I have no hesitation in highly recommending her
- Janie MWe recently adopted a 7 month old puppy. She is a great puppy but she is very afraid of noises and small spaces. We had no idea how to help her so after numerous recommendations we called Kim. We could not have called a better person to help our dog. Kim is fantastic! After the first lesson we learned great techniques to help her overcome her fears. We practiced with our dog during the week and by the second lesson with Kim our dog was so much better. We had Kim come for three lessons and the change in our puppy is amazing! Kim is kind and gentle, she is great with our dog and has taught us invaluable lessons that have changed our puppy for the better. I can’t thank or recommend Kim enough.
- Mary V
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