FirstBarkTheresa was phenomenal at teaching me how to understand my new puppy! She gave me suggestions to help him stop the puppy biting and work with him at home in order to solidify what we were learning in our sessions. Highly recommend Understanding Your Dog to any pet owner who wants some extra help and guidance!
Understanding Your Dog, LLC
Salisbury, North Carolina
About Understanding Your Dog, LLC
Theresa Pitner trains you how to train your dog. From your young puppy to that senior pup! Puppy 101 Manners Classes & Problem-Solving One-On-One Training Sessions & Group Training Fast Track Training & Free Workshops Most sessions are held at the training center. As well as field trips for distraction work 1325 S. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144. I train you how to train your dog in a way that makes sense and works within our busy schedules. They can be weekly, monthly, and as-needed training. After each session, you are emailed with handouts on what was discussed and to practice. Theresa is a certified dog trainer (CPDT) who has trained dogs for over 20 years.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
Program details
Personalized Dog Training with 2 options: 1. Daytime Dog Solutions. You Work. I Train Your Dog. Easy solution to training your dog when you don't have time. Behavior chart done with client with clear goals that they would like to see with their dog. 2x week sessions by trainer. Write ups and videos with each session. Follow-up visits with clients at the 4th session. A great alternative to boarding your dog. 2. One-on-One Dog Training. The training is done 1x week with trainer and client. Behavior Chart with goals set. Write ups after each session. Sessions are personalized with the temperament and learning style of the dog.
- Online or virtual training
Program details
Online training is a way to guide and coach clients to meet their training goals with their dogs through virtual sessions. Helps clients train their dog through the virtual guidance of a certified trainer.
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Trick training
Training approach
- Force-free training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Program details
Drop-Off Your Dog for private 1/1 dog training while your tackle other priorities! Let Certified Dog Trainer Kiersten Drye help you with issues such as: Potty Training Barking Walking Nicely on a leash & Other Issues
- Dog walking
- Grooming
Program details
Full Service Clip & Groom Shampoo Bath De-Shed Brush-Out Nail Trims Quiet & Stress-Free Atmosphere Quick Appointments Professional & Experienced Groomer
Other listed services
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- 6-Week Class
- Additional Dog
- Balanced Dog Trainer
- Basic Manners
Program details
Puppy 101 Nipping Jumping Barking Leash Work
- Birthday Party
- Biting Dog
- Canine Enrichment Activities
- Certified Dog Trainer
Program details
Animal Behavior College 11 Stage Course on Basics of Dog Training Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Passed a comprehensive exam and has at least 300 hours of dog training experience Required to attend 36 hours of continuing education
- Challenging Behavioral
- Customize Training
- Distraction Classes
- Distraction Training
- Dog Bites
- Dog Learn
- Dog Learns
- Dog Leash
- Dog Park
- Dog Park Training 101
Program details
Pitner Dog Park 315 Martin Luther King Jr. S. Salisbury 28144
- Dog Sessions
- Dog Talk
- Dog Training Certificate
- Dog's Social
- Dogs Program
- Effective Dog Training
- Emergency Care
- Family Dog
- Group Sessions
- In-Person Training
- Jumping/Biting
- Off Classes
- Problem Solving
- School Drop-Off
- Spay/Neuter
- Special Events
- Special Training
- Teaching Your Dog
- Track Training
- Training Seminar
- Training Sessions
- Training Workshop
- Veterinary Assistance
- Virtual Learning
- Week Class
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Business-stated qualifications
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- Training team
- CPDT-KA
Customer reviews
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Awesome trainers! Would recommend to anyone
Theresa rocks! I am thrilled to have been able to work with her. She is a dog whisperer!
Theresa is a great trainer she makes things easy to understand and explains the why behind training which makes it much easier for us to countinue training when she isn't around. Her 1 on 1 rates are very reasonable. Her people communication is excellent as well. She answers and …Read full reviewClose full review
Theresa is a great trainer she makes things easy to understand and explains the why behind training which makes it much easier for us to countinue training when she isn't around. Her 1 on 1 rates are very reasonable. Her people communication is excellent as well. She answers and returns phone calls quickly, let's you know she is on her way to a session, and follows up after the session with notes and items to work on before the next session. Theresa is very organized and makes you feel confident. Highly recommended!
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