Dog Training Essentials Workshops & Courses
In our Training Essentials Workshops, your clients can get the help and support they need to work through the most common training problems. These workshops include unlimited access to a self-paced curriculum, how-to videos, downloadable resources, and trainer support from certified dog trainer, Cathy Madson. Dog owners get their questions answered and personalized help in applying training techniques to their dog's unique situation.
Workshops:
Puppy Essentials: Socialization Foundations
Puppy Essentials: Potty Training
Puppy Essentials: Crate Training
Puppy Essentials: Nipping & Biting
Dog Essentials: All About Barking
Dog Essentials: Jumping & Counter Surfing
For more detail on each workshop listed above, click here.
Courses:
Our Training Approach & Philosophy
At Preventive Vet, we feel it's important that training is conducted by a certified professional using positive reinforcement and force-free methods. This is why we started Pupstanding Academy, our own virtual dog training academy – available to any dog owner across the country, even internationally.
Overall wellness, health, and safety are paramount in our course material and training approach. We make sure participants are guided to discuss health and medical issues with their veterinarian, as we value the relationship you have with your clients. We also highlight cooperative care in the relevant workshops, making veterinary and grooming visits safer and less stressful for everyone.
Virtual dog training has benefits for both the pet owner and their dog. Our workshops don't replace in-person puppy socialization and basic training classes but are a complement to them – diving into topics often overlooked or not discussed in detail in in-person puppy classes. During a time when social distancing may still be prevalent and training classes are limited in availability, virtual training is ideal. Our topics and approach to training help set up dogs and their families for life-long success.
Having a training resource to recommend that you can trust is not only valuable for your clients but makes your life a little easier too, as we know that there just isn't enough time to go through training or problem behavior topics in great detail.
We Understand Veterinary Professionals
Preventive Vet's mission is one hundred percent focused on educating pet owners about health, safety, and behavior, and doing so in a responsible way that helps prevent suffering. All the while supporting, not replacing the relationship they have (or should have) with their veterinarian, but rather encouraging it. Our education team is comprised of veterinarians and certified behavior professionals. For us, health and mental well-being go hand-in-hand.
"I feel blessed to be a part of a dog owner’s support team, and having a veterinarian working as part of the process not only helps us achieve training goals more quickly but helps provide more complete and holistic treatment. Physical health plays a huge role in mental health and behavior. By working together, trainers, behavior consultants, and veterinary teams can help every dog live better and safer lives.
Behavioral issues are one of the leading reasons for relinquishing a pet, which makes it so important for pet owners everywhere to be able to access effective and humane training techniques. Many issues are preventable, which is why I prioritize preventive and proactive training. It’s never too early — or too late — to start training a dog! It all comes down to easily-accessible correct education and support.”
— Cathy Madson, MA, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Trainer)
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Cathy focuses on helping humans and their pets build a strong relationship based on trust and the use of force-free positive reinforcement training methods. Understanding the why behind certain behaviors and issues helps inform an effective training and behavior modification plan.
With over 13 years of experience working with dogs in shelters, dog daycare, and companion dog training, she has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dogs and a wide variety of behavioral challenges. Beyond companion dog training, her specialties include canine separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and dog aggression.
Beyond her certification as a Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Consultant, Cathy is also Fear Free Certified, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), The Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and the Dog Writer's Association of America.
She currently shares her life with her partner, his 10-year-old son, and two Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Sookie and Fozzie Bear.
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