Stacy's Canine Behavior Consulting

Where we take the Positive Pet Training Approach to Solving Behavior Problems

 

The Positive Pet Training Approach

Positive based reinforcement techniques for best results!

About Us

As a leading provider of Dog training, obedience and behavioral management, we take pride in offering the best Consulting and behavior modification. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our clients each and every day. Once a client, always a client, we care deeply about you and your dog even after we have completed our work together!

Stacy obtained credentials from Animal Behavior College in 2002, attended the APDT's 5 day conference in 2003, Stacy has written several excerpts and articles for dog behavior magazines over the years, including the APDT's Top Tips From Top Trainers book. Stacy has a BA in Psychology and has a Diploma from Companion Animal Sciences Institute; Dip. CBST (Canine Behavior Science and Technology).

Stacy will have a Master's in Psychology in May 2012. Stacy has been a trainer for over a decade, a behavior consultant for 10 years and a breeder for 6 years. Stacy is educated through courses as well as plenty of hands on experience in canine behavior modification, veterinary assisting and canine breeding as well as human and animal psychology.


We utilize positive methods; the use of positive reinforcement, differential reinforcement and shaping in our training and behavioral management plans. Training or conditioning involves teaching the owner and the dog, demonstrating and educating on the treatments of the problem behaviors. We strive to provide the utmost care and knowledge about the topic to help educate the owners. We strive for excellence in every case we take.

Capabilities:

Stacy is qualified to evaluate temperament through Assess-A-Pet and SAFER methods.

Behavior Change Programming: Including and not limited to:  aggression, separation anxiety, basic problems (jumping, mouthing), non-compliance.

Credentials:

Dip. CBST (Diploma Canine Behavior Science Technology -2007-2011)

ABCDT (Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer-2003)

Veterinary Assistant (Monroe #1 Boces-2005)

Canine Reproduction for Breeders (Monroe #1 Boces- 2005)


Memberships:

GANA (Goldendoodle Association)

IACP (International Association Canine Professionals)


Education:

BA Psychology from SUNY Brockport

MA Psychology (2012) UofP

Dip. CBST From Companion Animal Sciences Institute

ABCDT From Animal Behavior College

Veterinary Assisting Certification

Canine Breeding Certification

2003 APDT Conference attendee 5 days.

     

Stacy's Relevant Coursework:

Below you shall find the relevant coursework Stacy has successfully completed towards her Master's degree and through her diploma program with CASI as well as continuing education credits.


B.A. Psychology Coursework:

  • Research methods
  • Conditioning and Learning
  • Biopsychology
  • Animal Behavior
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Motivation
  • Sensation & perception
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Counseling
  • Logic
  • Moden Logic
  • Business Ethics

Graduate Couses towards a Master's in psychology:

  • Psychology of Learning
  • Measurements and Statistics
  • Research methodology
  • Survey of professional psychology

many advanced courses of the same as Undergraduate level but advanced Graduate courses.

CASI Courses:

  • Principles of Behavior
  • Domestic Dog Behavior
  • Animal Training Technology
  • Functional Analysis
  • Behavior Change Programming
  • Differential Reinforcement Workshop
  • Professional activities in animal behavior technology
  • Professional ethics

Elective Courses & CEU's

  • Critical Thinking
  • Aggressive behavior in dogs

Stacy is also a Goldendoodle & Golden Retriever Breeder:

She has been involved in breeding since 2005. Being a member of an Elite organization that supports extensive health testing on breeding stock, GANA (www.goldendoodleassociation.com) as well as the premium breeders list (www.goldendoodle-labradoodle.org). Stacy tests all her breeding stock for known genetic ailments that could affect Goldendoodles based on each breed's history of congenital defects. Stacy chose to breed Goldendoodles based on many years of trying to locate the perfect dog for families, and finally she found the Perfect breed... The Goldendoodle! A kind, gentle and sweet breed of dog. Stacy takes great care and pride in providing the highest quality puppies to each and every family... Please feel free to check out GOODLEPUPS for details on her breeding practices! www.goodlepups.com


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