- How do I schedule a service?
- You may schedule a service in any of the folowing ways:
- calling me at 216-505-0313
- Emailing gvoelker095@gmail.com
- Submitting the "New Client Form" via email if new
- No matter how you schedule, we will speak beforehand
- Currently, no payments will be made online, but I can accept cash, check, and paypal (by request)
- What types of pets will you accept?
- Almost all kinds, including dogs, cats, small animals (ie guinea pigs and hamsters), reptiles (ie snakes and lizards), birds, and fish. If you're unsure about your pet, please contact me!
- What is force-free training?
- Some have called it "positive reinforcement", which is actually just the term for the addition of something meant to increase the likelihood of a behavior (i.e a treat or toy given for following a cue
- Force-free can also utilize "negative punishment", aka the removal of something in order to stop a behavior. (ie. Ignoring a dog for begging, stopping playtime if puppy bites)
- What makes it better than other training types?
- Force-free/reward-based training has been shown to bring more consistent and reliable results
- Allows your pet to choose good behavior not simply be forced to do the correct thing
- Builds a trusting bond between you and your pet
- Increases confidence in your pet...and you!
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