Dr. Caryn offers personalized training and behavior modification for dogs and their people in the Greater Fredericksburg and Northern Neck Areas of Virginia. Private, personalized training is scheduled by appointment and conducted where you need it most...in your home, at your veterinarian's office, and in dog friendly public venues such as parks and trails. Personalized training packages are desi
gned to meet YOUR GOALS. I use non-aversive, force-free methods based in the science of how animals learn. All my methods and protocols are designed to build a strong and trusting bond between you and your dog. My education, experience, and expertise include Puppy Socialization, Good Manners, Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, Service and Therapy Dog Training. Workshops and Seminars include Clicker Training, Polite Leash Walking, Behavior Modification for Reactive Dogs, Be A Tree Bite Prevention, Dogs & Storks, Dogs and Babies, and TAGteach. In addition to my PhD in Animal Behavior, I am a Certified Animal Behaviorist and Trainer with memberships in multiple professional organizations including: Karen Pryor Academy, Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (ccpdt.org), and International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (iaabc.org).