AMPODOG Professional Dog Training

January is National Train Your Dog month.

Family-owned AMPODOG

Professional Dog Training services the NEPA area and beyond. Sharing their expert knowledge of dog psychology, trainers Kirsti B. Smith and Trevor J. Wright teach you and your dog how to communicate so that you can live more in harmony with man’s best friend! Obedience skills and proper socialization along with correct play and owner man agement teach dogs how to be the best version of themselves. all breed types and individuals interested in training their dogs. Each human and each dog has certain needs. We work on behavioral cases such as extreme fear or true aggression…with puppy, adult or senior dogs. We work with rescued dogs, working dogs, sporting dogs and companion dogs who may have severe behavioral issues. We educate owners on how to properly communicate with their dog,” say owners Kirsti and Trevor.

AMPODOG teaches you and your dog what to do and what is allowed instead of solely focusing on stopping nuisance behaviors. Dogs never want to disobey; they simply do not know the difference between a welcomed or nuisance behavior in our human world. Dogs must be taught and owners must have a full understanding of how to properly manage their dog.

AMPODOG knows that every situation, every dog and every owner is unique. Successful relationships is what drives their business. “We know that each of our clients have individual goals and needs. We specialize in crafting our services to specific training goals/desires. Private lessons are in your home (we come to you!) We also board in our home and offer continued socialization groups, both of which are exclusive to training clientele only. We are CGC ? evaluators, insured and experienced.

The backgrounds of AMPODOG owners include law enforcement, healthcare, business, automotive racing and the training of up and coming race car drivers. Both Kirsti and Trevor have been fulfilling a lifelong dream of working with dogs and giving back to the community while educating and inspiring individuals.

“Training is so much more than teaching your dog a new trick. It is growing a bond from nothing into everything,” said Kirsti. The pair excels at teaching and explaining dog psychology and clients appreciate that they receive two trainers who offer two points of view.

AMPODOG is named after two of Kirsti's personal dogs. The owners’ training technique, now lends even more to the business name as an acronym.

Clients will learn how to:

• Activate desired dog behavior

• Recognize the importance of correct Mental and Physical stimulation.

• Take Ownership of the management of genetics, nutrition and training of your dog.

• Direct personal training programs for individual success.

• Witness how Obedience grows with understanding.

• Enjoy Guaranteed lifelong successes.

AMPODOG trainers believe that proper nutrition is a huge part of your dog’s life and they help coach clients to achieve the best possible diet for their dog.

Sample Skills

Taught

• loose leash walking • obedience commands • distance commands • proper manners • leash free life skills • socialization • achieving focus in distracting environments • proper play • crate training

Overall dog owners will gain a better understanding of the psychology behind the way their dog thinks, which will all lead to more enjoyable and loving relationships. 570-221-5225 ampodog.com H