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It’s more than just training the dog…

…it’s about empowering you as the owner to feel confident working with, and teaching your dog new skills. My dog training program not only imparts essential skills to your pup, but also equips you with the knowledge and tools to foster a positive environment at home while maintaining your dog’s good habits. Together we will figure out what works best for you and your dog as individuals, while cultivating a cooperative partnership that ensures both you and your dog thrive in your tailored training journey that extends past your training sessions.

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Meet the trainer: Rylee Rose, CPDT-KA, FDM

 I have a passion for my work built through a lifetime of owning dogs, and over a decade spent in various industries working with dogs. My professional journey began during my teenage years when I volunteered at animal shelters and worked in boarding kennels. Through these experiences, I began developing skills in handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments. I spent a couple years assisting in canine rehabilitation, where I gained valuable insights into the vital connection between physical health and a dog's behavior. This culmination of experiences fueled my passion for training dogs, where I began by mentoring under a top competitor in competition obedience. My dog training journey extends beyond just the basics; I continually expand my expertise by taking courses and reading books published by well accomplished trainers to stay at the forefront of canine behavior and training techniques. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Family Dog Mediator (FDM), and graduate of Michael Shikashio’s Master Course - Aggression in Dogs, I am committed to creating positive experiences for both dogs and their owners. For fun, I enjoy training my cat - it’s a great way to practice patience after being spoiled by so many smart dogs. If my cat can do it, so can your dog!

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Certification diploma from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers awarded to Rylee S. Rose, recognizing her as a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer, signed by Ashley B. Foster, with a date of December 31, 2024.
A certificate of achievement awarded to Rylee Rose for completing the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course, issued on November 11, 2023.
Certificate of completion issued to Rylee Rose for a master course in aggression in dogs, issued on July 28, 2022, by Aggression in Dogs, featuring a dog line drawing logo and a certification of achievement badge.
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Training Philosophy

When working with my clients, my goals are to make training fun so the dog learns that listening is fun! I follow LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) guidelines throughout all training, meaning the dog learns primarily through positive reinforcement, which in turn keeps the dog successful the majority of the time. Wouldn’t you enjoy learning (and learn faster) if your learning environment was set up so you could consistently make the right choices, while being rewarded for those choices? Same goes for our dogs! In addition to LIMA guidelines, I also emphasize the need to look at the entire picture of the dog I’m working with – previous learning, their environment, their genetics, and their internal self to figure out WHY the problem behaviors are occurring. If one aspect is lacking, the first step of the training plan is to always figure out how to get each of these factors in balance in order to solve the problem brought to me by my client.

FAQs

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  • Every dog is different. The timeline varies greatly depending on age, history with socialization/training, breed, temperament, and most importantly practicing regularly after I leave. After about 3 sessions and watching the progress your dog makes, then we will start to get an idea of when your goals will be met.

  • Treats, toys, and a properly fitted collar or harness. A treat pouch is strongly recommended. If your dog is a known escape artist, I suggest using a martingale collar or slip lead. A clicker is used for most dogs. Sometimes a long line (15+ foot leash) is used. A muzzle may necessary if your dog has a bite history or if there is a bite risk to household members/pets.

  • Make sure you have the necessary materials - treats your dog likes, a favorite toy, a treat pouch or loose pockets you don’t mind putting treats in, a collar and leash. Even better, clicker train your dog!

  • A clicker makes a unique sound that we consistently pair with a reward. Over time the dog makes the association that when they hear that noise, a reward will follow. We use this sound as information to tell the dog exactly when they are correct and why they are receiving the reward. It makes training easier for the dog to figure out, and makes future training a breeze!