FirstBarkKirsti is very knowledgeable in dog behavior and psychology and gave me the confidence and skills to work with my anxious dog in our home and in new situations. I highly recommend working with her!
AMPODOG Professional Dog Training
Scranton, Pennsylvania
About AMPODOG Professional Dog Training
AMPODOG Professional Dog Trainers educate you and your dog how to communicate and build a strong bond through obedience and play. Understanding each other opens so many windows for what you and your dog can accomplish together. We teach with positive reinforcement then, when your dog has a full understanding of what you are asking, we introduce corrections for when your dog desides to ignore you. We specialize in off lead obedience and behavior modification. We work to give your dog the freedom they crave with exploring while keeping them safe and controlled from a distance. Your dog deserves to be the best version of themself. Lets make that your dogs reality!
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- Behavior consultation
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- Obedience training
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- Recall training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- Reactivity training
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How training happens
- Board and train Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Four 1-1.5 hour lessons with a professional, certified dog trainer from AMPODOG. Best option for learning the fundamentals of dog training and behavior. We teach the psychology of dogs so you have the best understanding of each other. You and your dog will learn Marker Training to properly teach obedience commands and cues. With marker training you will be able to mark appropriate behaviors which will in turn make you the most valuable and respected asset to your dog: no more chaos! Directional Pressure is introduced to teach and advance your dogs understanding. Fuel mileage is an additional charge. · Listed price: [object Object]
Six 1-1.5 hour lessons with a professional, certified dog trainer from AMPODOG. A great option for a little bit more than just the fundamentals! This package is purchased for dogs that have reactivity or aggression issues in any aspect of life. This includes fearful behaviors, aggressive behaviors, a general lack of understanding in uncertain situations. Fuel mileage is an additional charge. · Listed price: [object Object]
Eight 1-1.5 hour lessons with a professional, certified dog trainer from AMPODOG. True understanding is the goal of this training package. With true understanding comes many benefits, including ability to have your dog off leash and pass a CGC evaluation. Best choice for off leash training. We start from the beginning and evaluate you and your dog every step of the way. The end result of this package is a dog who is able to be off leash with you while remaining completely under control. Obedience, manners, socialization, stability, ect.. are all taught in this package. If you want that hassle free off leash life this is the package for you! Not only does it simplify our lives, it brings freedom into your dogs life and they can truly enjoy all life has to offer. Training equipment is an additional purchase. Fuel mileage is an additional charge. · Listed price: [object Object]
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Dog age
- Puppies Customer-reported
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Support between sessions
- Photo updates Customer-reported
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Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
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- Daycare
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- In home Evaluation - Initial Evaluation
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If you wish to have an initial evaluation to see which training package is best for your needs, please choose this option. If you purchase a package at time of evaluation, the evaluation rate is counted as a deposit and becomes the first session of your package purchased. Gas mileage is an additional charge. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Phone Consult
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A 30 minute phone call with Trainer Kirsti. Any of you needs or questions can be discussed as well as our services and getting you booked! · Listed price: [object Object]
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- german shepherds 5
- board and train 4
- leash walking 4
- puppy training 4
- reactive dog training 4
- communication with dog 3
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- behavior improvement 2
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- friendliness 2
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Kristi is an amazing dog trainer who helped my fiance and I with our German Shepard puppy. She was able to train our puppy extremely well and give us the proper guidance to follow through with the trainings on our own. We went from feeling completely lost to being extremely happy with the relationship we have with our puppy.
I can’t say enough good things about Ampodog Training and the amazing owner, Kristi. She came right to my house and in less than thirty minutes, had my Labrador leash trained and walking calmly beside me. It was absolutely remarkable to watch. Kristi has such a calm, confident pr…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t say enough good things about Ampodog Training and the amazing owner, Kristi. She came right to my house and in less than thirty minutes, had my Labrador leash trained and walking calmly beside me. It was absolutely remarkable to watch. Kristi has such a calm, confident presence that dogs instantly respond to and she explains everything in a way that’s easy to follow and repeat on your own. She is incredibly personable too! You can tell she truly cares about helping both the dog and the owner succeed. If you’re anywhere near the Scranton area and need a skilled, compassionate dog trainer, Kristi is the one to call. Highly recommend!
Kirsti at AMPODOG came to us at a very difficult time with our dog, Bennie. He had been recently rehomed to us, and we quickly realized that we were out of our depth with his behavioral challenges. We were lucky to find Kirsti and that she was able to take Bennie in right away fo…Read full reviewClose full review
Kirsti at AMPODOG came to us at a very difficult time with our dog, Bennie. He had been recently rehomed to us, and we quickly realized that we were out of our depth with his behavioral challenges. We were lucky to find Kirsti and that she was able to take Bennie in right away for a three-week board and train. She was a lifesaver. While Bennie was with Kirsti, she sent us video messages, and we kept up with her Instagram page, in awe of Bennie’s training and development. When he came back to us, we couldn’t believe how he had become so much more disciplined, manageable, and, best of all, happy. He thrived under Kirsti’s leadership and with his newfound structure. Kirsti had used her magic, not in turning Bennie into a completely different dog, but a better one. The most valuable aspect of this whole process, however, was our follow-up training sessions with Kirsti. We soon realized that not only is Kirsti a master at communicating with dogs but in her communication with humans as well. She made us feel at ease, empowered, and confident that we could handle our dog going forward and continue the training and the foundation that Kirsti had already set. She repeatedly told us that we were the perfect owners for Bennie, and that has meant the world to us and helped to remove all remaining doubts. As a result, Bennie still loves to go see his best friend, Kirsti, and we continue to feel blessed to have Kirsti in our lives. She is a true professional and friend.
Kirsti is AMAZING! She came to our house and provided us with all the information and tools we needed to turn our unruly pittbull (adopted) into a proper young lady! I have a completely different (and better) relationship with my dog … she listens and follows commands 😁. HIGHLY recommend for both training and boarding!
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