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Owner/Trainer Mickey Mueller has been involved
with animals her entire life. A certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and charter member of the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers (APDT), with many years of experience in the animal sheltering field, she aims to enhance the relationships between
people and their pets.
She established her pet training business in 1994, and she continues to
improve her knowledge of dogs and their behavior through educational conferences, professional organizations, seminars, and
the latest published information.
Philosophy
At Waggin' Tails, we can show you how to teach your pet to choose the behaviors you like and avoid those
you don't. Our methods are fun for owners and pets because your pet is not physically coerced into compliance.
Instead of obeying out of fear of being punished or corrected, your pet will learn to comply with your requests
to earn your approval and other rewards.
Best of all, our methods help your pet to become creative and confident, and to learn how to behave without
always needing to be told what to do.
What Makes a Great Trainer?
- Loves the animals that he/she trains, and is passionate about learning more about them.
- Understands that every dog is different, what works best for one might not work best for another.
- Treats their students and the animals they train with respect and kindness.
- Has many training tools in his/her toolbox, and uses them accordingly.
- Understands that you never stop learning new things and keeps up to date by attending seminars, workshops and conferences
as often as possible.
- Understands animal behavior and has a strong successful background using it to effectively modify behavior.
- Keeps an open mind.
- Has a strong sense of ethics, and does not misrepresent herself/himself with misleading titles and/or credentials.
- Understands that anger and abuse have no place in dog training.
- Has good teaching and handling skills.
- Enjoys training both dogs and people.
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