About
Melissa Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte, CPDT, got started in her training career while working with shelters and basset hound rescues. She served as an adoption coordinator to help find the dogs loving homes while providing training to her foster dogs to increase their adoptability. Many of the dogs in shelters or rescues are there because of behavior problems, most of which could be solved through training.
Melissa is a licensed and insured trainer certified by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology from Drake University, where she focused her studies on animal learning and behavior. Melissa's experience working with training facilities as well as veterinarians helps her to better understand the big picture of dog behavior and care.
Using positive reinforcement based training techniques Melissa helps pet owners learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs so both can live together happily. This reward based system uses food, toys, attention, play or anything else the pet finds rewarding to communicate the owner's wishes in a fun and positive way.
Melissa is a licensed and insured trainer certified by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology from Drake University, where she focused her studies on animal learning and behavior. Melissa's experience working with training facilities as well as veterinarians helps her to better understand the big picture of dog behavior and care.
Using positive reinforcement based training techniques Melissa helps pet owners learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs so both can live together happily. This reward based system uses food, toys, attention, play or anything else the pet finds rewarding to communicate the owner's wishes in a fun and positive way.
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