Gentle Touch Dog Training, LLC

Gentle Touch Dog Training, led by Jeanine Renzoni, focuses on a reward-based training approach. The training philosophy emphasizes understanding dog behavior and setting up scenarios to encourage desired actions.

The trainer uses outlines of key behaviors to guide students and believes in tailoring training to different skill levels, from beginners needing easy tasks to advanced students. Programs address various issues like fear of sounds, jumping, barking, biting, leash pulling, and recall.

They also offer engaging games suitable for older dogs, even those with hearing, movement, or vision challenges. The training views behaviors as interconnected, aiming for clear and effective communication between dogs and owners.

Gentle Touch Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business led by Jeanine Renzoni, an experienced dog trainer with over 50 years in the field. The business operates a blog that serves as a resource for dog owners, offering insights into canine behavior and training philosophies.

Jeanine Renzoni has trained numerous dogs and people, earning multiple obedience titles and participating in conformation shows. Her training approach is reward-based, focusing on positive reinforcement.

She continuously enhances her skills by learning from prominent dog training mentors. Beyond dog training, Jeanine has a diverse background, including running a grooming shop and holding various certifications and licenses, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning.

Accomplishments

Jeanine Renzoni has over 50 years of experience as a dog trainer, during which she has earned multiple obedience titles with her dogs and participated in conformation. She has trained numerous people and dogs.

Her qualifications include a BS in Nutrition, CRD, CTM, AKC CGC evaluator, AKC Fetch It judge, and AKC Fit Dog Level 1. She also has past experience running a grooming shop, being licensed in life/health insurance, and working as a long-term care consultant, Covey facilitator, team trainer, and project manager. She continues her education with programs from dog training mentor Susan Garrett, including Handling360 and Agility Nation.