Loving Dogs Dog Behavior Training Canine training
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Service area: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Loving Dogs Dog Behavior Training focuses on developing and strengthening the canine-human relationship through understanding, knowledge, and empathy. They aim to enhance the dog’s partnership within the family unit using positive reinforcement behavior modification models. The programs are designed to develop the manners and social skills of companion dogs for the benefit of both the dog and owner.
Melissa McMath Hatfield’s private behavior consulting practice primarily focuses on performing temperament assessments and behavior evaluations for dogs exhibiting mental health issues.
About the Trainer
Loving Dogs Dog Behavior Training Canine training is led by Melissa McMath Hatfield, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant with a Master’s in counseling psychology and experience as a retired licensed psychological examiner. Her mission is to enhance the human-dog relationship through understanding, knowledge, and empathy.
The business focuses on developing and strengthening the canine-human bond, enhancing the dog’s partnership within the family unit, and improving the manners and social skills of companion dogs. Melissa’s private practice specializes in temperament assessments and behavior evaluations for dogs exhibiting mental health issues.
Accomplishments
Melissa McMath Hatfield holds an M.S. in counseling psychology and is a retired licensed psychological examiner. She is a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA, CDBC).
Melissa has been a conference speaker for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and her articles are frequently featured in APDT’s Chronicle of the Dog. Her articles have received numerous nominations in the Dog Writers Association of America’s writing competition, and she was the 2022 recipient of the Maxwell Medallion for her contributions in the “Behavior and Training” category.
How to Get Started!
Clients can engage with Loving Dogs Dog Behavior Training through consulting and evaluation services. These services are highlighted as key offerings on their website.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CBCC-KA
- CDBC
Associations
- APDT
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking