Dog Basics PDX
Service area: Serving The Portland Area
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
The training programs utilize harm-free methods backed by scientific research, focusing on increasing success and decreasing relapse. The trainer is Low Stress Handling Certified, skilled in recognizing fear and anxiety, approaching fearful animals safely, and applying behavior modification techniques such as flooding, desensitization, classical counterconditioning, and operant counterconditioning. Training emphasizes technical skill, timing, reinforcement rate, motivator choice, and criteria definition.
About the Trainer
Dog Basics PDX is a dog training business owned and operated by Timothy Thai, a rehabilitative trainer. They specialize in harm-free methods backed by scientific research, aiming to increase success rates and decrease the chances of relapse for dogs. Timothy Thai has extensive experience, having worked closely with renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin, where he focused on rehabilitating aggressive and anxious dogs.
Timothy is also Low Stress Handling Certified, demonstrating mastery in recognizing signs of fear and anxiety in pets, approaching fearful animals non-threateningly, and understanding various behavior modification methods like desensitization and counterconditioning. He applies his knowledge from diverse experiences including Guide Dogs For The Blind, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Karen Pryor Clicker Academy, and SPCALA Humane Society.
Accomplishments
Timothy Thai is a Rehabilitative Trainer and owner of Dog Basics PDX. He worked closely with renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin (DVM, MS) at U.C Davis, starting as a 3-month internship that became a full-time paid job. He gained extensive experience with aggressive and anxious dogs under Dr. Yin. He is Low Stress Handling Certified and has drawn knowledge from Guide Dogs For The Blind, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Karen Pryor Clicker Academy, and SPCALA Humane Society. Dog Basics PDX has been featured on CBS TV.
How to Get Started!
To book an appointment, clients can call, text, or email Dog Basics PDX. They can also use the “Ask Us Anything!” form on the website, and the business promises to respond right away.
Contact Information
Hours
8am-7pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
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