Diane the Dog Trainer

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Diane the Dog Trainer Fun and effective training for your dog, young or old, timid or aggressive. Private lessons done in your home (or wherever your dog has a problem).

I take a holistic approach to training so your dog becomes a wonderful part of the home and community. I do private, in-home lessons. For the first session, I evaluate the dog and household. Together, we come up with a plan of attack and I demonstrate how to handle various situations. Typically, I do 1-2 training sessions a week until you are satisfied with your dog's actions. Between sessions, I am available through text, phone calls, and email. I use mostly positive training methods. The use of treats, praise, and play are integral to my training. Interacting with you dog should be fun for everyone! Positive reinforcement creates a dog that wants to please you, that is willing to explore, and that is happy. Boundaries are upheld with the least amount of force that will work for your dog, you, and the specific situation.

10/13/2026

Saw this posted in a group and thought I would break it down for you. Remember, if you don't know a dog, don't sit with your face in reach of their mouth. Thankfully this dog was extremely controlled in his bite inhibition so he didn't harm the woman. Trapping a dog between two people and adding a bunch of alien things like a camera crew and gear is not something I would recommend. The dog would've done better on the ground.

10/10/2026

Is there anything better? šŸ˜Š

Ziggs is adamant that he's a big dog now šŸ˜‚ He could drink from the bowl I filled for him but noooo, he has to drink from...
10/06/2026

Ziggs is adamant that he's a big dog now šŸ˜‚ He could drink from the bowl I filled for him but noooo, he has to drink from the 30g bucket like everyone else

10/01/2026

Three play date dogs hanging out with my pack. Two of them are puppies that aren't fixed yet, one being a female in heat. Yes, you can responsibly have intact dogs but it takes far more work and supervision than most people are prepared for.

09/28/2026

Watching Ziggs gain confidence and independence is wonderful. He's come miles in the few weeks he's been here.

09/27/2026

If you scroll back to last Sunday, you'll see where Ziggs was with nail trims a week ago. I have not practiced with him since so the progress you see here is just from what he learned last time. The only thing that happened is that he's had time to process our last session. Respecting his "no" is a huge component. The second most helpful is having clear communication about how to get rewards. Letting me clip one nail gets a lick of his treat. That's it. It's not complicated but does take consistency and patience.

09/24/2026

Want a super simple way to get your dog to pay attention to you outside? Toss treats. Even if your dog doesn't take a treat outside, it works. The movement of the treat activates prey drive. When I started both of these dogs, neither one was interested in any treats while outside.

09/22/2026

Six weeks later, Ziggs has gained a lot of confidence and loves his new life. He now asks to go to the park, loves following his nose, and is gaining safety skills like recall.

09/20/2026

Ziggs getting some practice in for nail trims

09/19/2026

If you ever see me out with one of my dogs or working with a client, chances are I won't let you interact with the dog. The reason is not because I want to be mean to you or because I'm a control freak with my dogs. I want the owner of the dog to be the most fun, valuable, exciting thing in the dog's mind. Dogs that are allowed to greet everyone or forced to be petted (depending on the temperament of the dog) can develop reactivity. The dog that is friendly and excited to see everyone begins to anticipate that excitement and ridiculous energy that most people greet dogs with. This dog can become frustrated if they aren't allowed to greet everyone and begin barking and lunging at all people, pulling desperately toward them. This can actually create anxiety and frustration toward people in an otherwise friendly dog. On the opposite side, the dog that doesn't want to be touched by strangers (who does? šŸ¤¢) can develop a fear of being forced to interact. A dog trapped by a leash often resorts to acting aggressive in order to create distance. Neutrality is much preferred and creates the behavior you see here where my dogs ignore people.

If you are one of those people that needs to pet all the strangers, please consider the consequences of your actions. If you need to pet a dog, check out your local shelter. Most of those dogs are hungry for attention and need it.

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Littlestown, PA
17340

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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+14404470441

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