Dogs/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am a professional dog trainer & Behaviorist in Chicago IL. My website is http://www.DynamicDogsChicago.com I can answer questions on all things dog.
(PLEASE NO MORE QUESTIONS ON HOUSEBREAKING, visit www.dynamicdogschicago.com/housebreaking) Specifically, I can answer questions on various types of training (protection training, pet training, competition, sport), behavior issues (aggression, jumping, etc), problem solving, breeds and breed history, choosing a dog, finding reputable breeders, rescue, some heath/veterinary, homeopathy, natural rearing, and any questions on nutrition or supplements. I have a good idea of what works and what doesn't work. I like to give honesty from my experience and knowledge, and offer creative solutions to problems.
NO QUESTIONS ABOUT SICK PETS- If your dog is sick/injured get off the internet and go to a vet... Someone emailed me and asked me if I think their dog is poisoned, has a broken leg, or is pregnant, go to a vet!

Experience in the area

I am a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist in Chicago, IL. I have experience with ALL breeds of dogs, and specifically more with working breeds. I have been around dogs all my life and have studied dogs in both behavioral research and theory, as well as hands-on. I have personally obedience trained hundreds of dogs for clients. I tend to stay away from un-balanced training or "trendy" training (such as "purely positive") that does not fix problems but wastes time and causes owners to give up on their dogs. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. A balanced technique uses positive reinforcement as well as corrections, with an understanding of the individual dog. It is not about "methods", it is about reading dogs, truly understanding them, and getting concrete results. I have learned much from other highly respected trainers. I have fixed behavioral problems in all types of pets for clients, as well as competing with my own dogs. I also do rescue and train those dogs as well. I also have experience in holistic health care for dogs, including raw diets, nutrition, and homeopathic remedies.

Publications

http://www.examiner.com/x-7848-Chicago-Dog-Training-Examiner

Education/Credentials

I am a CPDT (dog training certification), background in Clinical Psych (for humans). My hands-on experience and knowledge of dogs outweighs any paper credentials.