Want to learn how to communicate with your dog better, train tricks, or start earning titles but just don't know where to start? You're in the right place!
VIRTUAL
Coaching
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GENERAL MANNERS
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IMPULSE CONTROL
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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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TRICK TRAINING
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SPORT BASICS
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PUPPY SKILLS & FOUNDATIONS
Want to train with us, but you're not local to us? No problem! I will go over any minor issues/concerns you are having, as well as your short and long term goals so that we can come up with a sustainable game plan to get you moving in the right direction.
Having a rewarding, positive relationship with your dog is one the best things out there - but it's not as simple as just giving them the basic life necessities. We can work together to figure out what motivates your dog, how to engage with them in a way that is well received, and how to problem-solve (and avoid) simple issues on the fly. Whether you want to work on some basic manners, nurture a mutually beneficial relationship, teach an old dog a new party trick, or just set your new puppy up for success - I am here to help! You may swap between Private & Virtual sessions as you wish.
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Sport Basics: Anissa has competitive experience in a wide array of sports as well training to pass companion tests like Canine Good Neighbor, Canine Good Citizen, Socialized Pet Obedience Test, and more. Please include information about your experience, your dog(s), and your sport-related goals in your consultation request.
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PLEASE NOTE - Virtual coaching is NOT a suitable option for complex behavior problems like aggression, fear-based behaviors, reactivity, resource guarding, inter-household aggression issues, etc. Please click here for a list of websites that will help you find an accredited trainer in your area that can spend time with you and your pup in person, and help get you on track with a behavior modification plan tailored to you and your pup's exact needs.
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TRICK DOG (NTD, ITD, ATD, ETD, NTD-M, ITD-M, ATD-M, ETD-M)
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CANINE CONDITIONING (CCF1, CCF2, CCF3, CCF4, 2K9)
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STUNT DOG (NSD, OSD, SDPro, PSD, SDCH)
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ANIMAL ACTOR (AA1, AA2, AA3, AA4, AA5)
Want to prove that your dog has what it takes to achieve titles and get some pretty ribbons/medals in the process? I can virtually view & approve all of the above listed titles, as well as help guide you through the process of training for them. This is a COMPLETELY FREE service, however if you would like one-on-one coaching to help train certain tricks/behaviors in an effort to earn the DMWYD titles, please refer to my "Virtual Coaching" option above.
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Join our Facebook Group here to upload pre-recorded videos of your dog performing the necessary tasks and start earning titles of your own!
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PLEASE NOTE - Evaluation of the titles on my end is completely free, but you will still need to purchase the title through the DMWYD platform.
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GENERAL MANNERS
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IMPULSE CONTROL
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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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TRICK TRAINING
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SPORT BASICS
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PUPPY SKILLS & FOUNDATIONS
Local to us or in an area where we are travelling? Let's book a private coaching session! I will go over any minor issues/concerns you are having, as well as your short and long term goals so that we can come up with a sustainable game plan to get you moving in the right direction.
Having a rewarding, positive relationship with your dog is one the best things out there - but it's not as simple as just giving them the basic life necessities. We can work together to figure out what motivates your dog, how to engage with them in a way that is well received, and how to problem-solve (and avoid) simple issues on the fly. Whether you want to work on some basic manners, nurture a mutually beneficial relationship, teach an old dog a new party trick, or just set your new puppy up for success - I am here to help! You may swap between Private & Virtual sessions as you wish.
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Sport Basics: Anissa has competitive experience in a wide array of sports as well training to pass companion tests like Canine Good Neighbor, Canine Good Citizen, Socialized Pet Obedience Test, and more. Please include information about your experience, your dog(s), and your sport-related goals in your consultation request.
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PLEASE NOTE - Virtual coaching is NOT a suitable option for complex behavior problems like aggression, fear-based behaviors, reactivity, resource guarding, inter-household aggression issues, etc. Please click here for a list of websites that will help you find an accredited trainer in your area that can spend time with you and your pup in person, and help get you on track with a behavior modification plan tailored to you and your pup's exact needs.
EARN
Titles
PRIVATE
Coaching
SNEAK PEAKS
Stay Tuned!
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION WORKBOOK
A 36-page workbook custom designed by yours truly, with an effort to help keep every puppy owner on the right track with socialization. More than just a guideline of tasks, this workbook is packed with training methods, tips, tricks, and so much more!
We are currently working on fine-tuning this in the real world before releasing it to the public in individual & bulk breeder options.
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VIRTUAL PUPPY PROGRAM
4-week Virtual Puppy Program designed to give you the knowledge you need to get your puppy started off on the right track. This course program will give you easy, practical solutions to the most common puppy problems like nipping, jumping, potty training, kennel training, recall, leash walking, home manners, and more.
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TRAINING VIDEOS
Members will be able to have an all access pass to our library of training videos and webinars explaining everything from our general ideologies, trick training, canine conditioning, nutrition, general manners, impulse control, and everything in between.
Pay-per-view options will be available for those that don't want to commit to a monthly membership.
I have been heavily involved in all things dog related since 2014 - from training manners to handling dogs in competitive trials, I have completely immersed myself in this lifestyle and I love every minute of it!
You know that saying about "give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime"? I tend to follow that ideology with dog training. Though it is very easy for a trainer to jump in, take over, and "fix" the issues with the dog quickly - it means almost nothing if the owner doesn't know how to facilitate those training adjustments with their dog on a daily basis moving forward.
My goal is to help you learn how to communicate with your dog more effectively thus achieving strong, long lasting results. From basic manners to titling your companion & earning ribbons, I am here to help!
- Anissa Shotbolt CTDI CCFC SDJ AACE
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Canine Conditioning Coach
Stunt Dog Judge
Animal Actor Certified Evaluator
Weight Pull Judge
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Awards:
2021 Trainer of the Year
"Gold" Trick Dog Instructor