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Erin Goddard

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{Erin is accepting a limited number of questions per day through the AllExperts site. She will answer these dog training questions for FREE. If Erin is not available to take any more questions, and/or if you want to be in contact with her more regularly, please contact her at Training.Inquiry@gmail.com} Erin can answer your dog training questions regarding any of the following: + Reducing your dog's anxiety, aggression, fear, hyper-activity, etc. + Encouraging your dog's confidence, desire to please, tolerance, and other positive behaviors + Understanding your dog's behaviors and feelings **EXAMPLE of WHAT YOU CAN ASK: "My dog runs around like crazy when I take him out of his kennel. What do I do?" - Health-related questions will be referred to veterinarian professionals. - Questions regarding a dog who behaves dangerously may be referred to a local animal behaviorist/professional, to ensure the safety of all of those involved. - Non-dog-training questions will not be answered. **EXAMPLE of WHAT NOT TO ASK: "My dog is throwing up a lot. What do I do?"

Experience

Trained dogs to competitive and working dog levels: Schutzhund BH, Schutzhund II Obedience, Schutzhund I Track, NNDDA Narcotics Detection, AKC CGC, AKC Novice Obedience, AKC Open Obedience, and AKC Novice Agility. Worked with dog owners and their dogs with various problem-behaviors: aggression, anxiety, dominance, fear, leash walking, basic obedience, puppy training, potty training, behaviors when groomed, and competition-level training.

Organizations
Schutzhund USA

Education/Credentials
Graduated as a Professional Dog Trainer from the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers. Graduated from John Brown University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, minor in English.

Awards and Honors
Honors from John Brown University: Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, and Cum Laude Awards from Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers: First in Class to Complete the Novice Agility Test, Received V Rating for Novice Agility, Received V Rating for Dog House Test

Past/Present Clients
Erin is located in the suburbian area of Philadelphia, also known as the "Main Line." Read more about the dog training services Erin provides, by checking out www.erinsdogtraining.com

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