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Ideal for basic obedience or behavioral training.
We discuss where you would like your dog to improve, and we work together to set up a training plan that works for your lifestyle and your dog.
Positive reinforcement Dog Training
Finding the diamond in every ruff
A VERY GEM K9
DOG TRAINING OPTIONS
I praise, guide, and work at the dogs pace to instill trust and confidence in both owners and their dogs, teach you two how to communicate and set everyone up for success! Building trust and confidence with every interaction!
Please fill out the "training request form" to begin your training journey!
Small class groups
Small Group Training is a unique way to keep your dog(s) training on track while staying on a budget! Instead of focusing on a certain set of skills per class - your dog will be joined by 2 others who all have a unique training program. All 3 dogs and their humans will be guided by me and working on a set of skills designed for their dog. This gives dogs and their humans the opportunity to work with distractions within a controlled environment on a flexible schedule!
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Ideal for those who have busy schedules but would love a well-trained dog or for dogs with more intense tendencies and need consistency to help set them up for success.
We discuss where you would like your dog to improve, I spend the day or multiple days in a row teaching your dog how to learn. I then show you how to work with your dog and continue to strengthen and generalize.
guidance & information
This is ideal for those who live a long distance away (virtual), simply need some guidance or suggestions, just adopted a new puppy or dog, or has a highly reactive dog who would do better with virtual training.
We discuss where you would like your dog to improve, I give you the knowledge, guidance and tips on how to succeed.
Nutrition
Have you exhausted your efforts with medications and blindly changing kibbles? Does your dog suffer from medical issues, skin issues, digestive issues or are you just looking to feed your dog the best within your budget?
Please fill out the client form for quickest response.
ABOUT ME
Amber - CDTK
Hello! I'm Amber, CDTK - CPCN, the owner and trainer at A Very Gem K9!
I gained my certificate in dog training knowledge through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy where I learned valuable knowledge about how dogs learn and what really makes them tick. My training decisions are guided by LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) and I use positive reinforcement in order to set dogs up for success. I thrive on helping people understand their dog's emotions, feelings and fears as well as their likes and dislikes. I'm here to help you better understand and communicate more efficiently with your pups. My promise to you is that with a better understanding of how your dog's brain works, their motivations, and their needs the bond that grows between you and your dog will be absolutely astonishing!
I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, which gave me the valuable experience of working with many different species and understanding their husbandry needs. I adopted the dog that changed my life when I was 15 years old. Remi, a six-month-old Rottweiler, was found abandoned on the side of the road. Like many rescue dogs, Remi had a lot of the issues to work through. She was nervous with strangers, barked, lunged, jumped fences, struggled with major food aggression, wrestled with separation anxiety, and more. To say that she was challenging would be an understatement! Despite it all, I loved this dog with all my heart. Through management and behavior modification, Remi lived a long and fulfilling life by my side. I want to give that gift to you and your dog too.
I have been fostering dogs since 2021 and I have helped place more than 80 dogs into appropriate homes. I became so passionate about rescue dogs - I helped cofound a rescue, Be My FurEvers! Through all of these fosters, I found myself drawn to the "problem child", especially the ones who needed a bit more guidance or who were simply misunderstood. Finding how each particular dog is motivated and communicates helped me to realize that inside every dog is a gem waiting to shine! I can't wait to help you find the Diamond within your Ruff!
In Loving Memory of Remi & Major
