Divine K-9, Inc. utilizes scientific principles based on learning theory in order to better communicate what is requested of the dog. A level of respect develops during the training process thus strengthening the relationship between human and canine. The process allows the owner to gain control of the household as well as begin to feel the joy in having a dog as a part of his or her life.
Statistics show that 40% of owners who send their dogs to shelters do so because of undesirable behavior. This is often the result of a communication breakdown. Both human and canine can become extremely frustrated and confused. By using body language, hand signals, and vocal sounds (along with positive reinforcement) we help owners and canines overcome communication barriers for a truly "divine" relationship.
Dominance vs. Leadership: Divine K-9 offers a variety of methods to help the human be a good leader instead of using intimidation techniques to gain a dominant status over the dog. Divine K-9 believes in creating a place of mutual respect, trust, and appreciation between human and canine.
Divine K-9, Inc. uses a variety of techniques to teach obedience and correct behavior problems. By using a balance of meaningful rewards, humane corrections and an understanding of canine body language, we will create an extremely safe and effective training program for you and your pup.
To contact us or for more information, visit our Web site at www.divinek-9.com .
Your instructors are Jorge Melara and Bobbie Bhambree, Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT) and members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). As co-owners Divine K-9, Inc., husband and wife team, Jorge and Bobbie a have a combined training experience of 10 years. In 2004, Jorge filmed a pilot called “Mutt Makeover.†He was a part of a team of people, as the trainer, that helped shelter dogs find homes and behaviorally challenged dogs stay in their homes. Jorge and his dog, CJ, won Most Creative Pet Trick and Best in Show at the first annual Great American Mutt Show in April of 2001. Moreover, they’ve been featured in various newspaper and magazine publications and appeared on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Eyewitness News Sunday Morning, and CNN. Jorge has written for various publications covering topics on dog training and behavior. While running Divine K-9, Inc., Jorge and Bobbie were also employed as pet behavior counselors with the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center for close to two years. In addition to teaching classes, they evaluated, trained, and rehabilitated shelter dogs surrendered by the public as well as those seized by Humane Law Enforcement, as seen on the reality television show Animal Precinct. Bobbie currently competes in Agility with two of their dogs.
Divine K-9 Services
Puppy Nursery & Puppy Kindergarten
Basic Obedience & Good Manners I
Basic Obedience & Good Manners II
Advanced Obedience
Canine Good Citizen
Clicker Training & Shaping 101
Trick Training
Behavior Problem Solving
Aggression
Private Session
Dog Run Etiquette
Dog Finder
Temperament Testing/Behavior Evaluation
Agility for Fun! (non-competition)
Agility Foundations 1
Agility Foundations 2
Agility Foundations 3
Weave-it 2x2!
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