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We offer in-home training for your puppy or dog and use vet-recommended rewards-based training to teach your dog manners, obedience and to resolve problem behaviors quickly! The only nationally certified professional trainer and behavior consultant in Eastern NC. You'll see quick improvement in your dog's behavior without using harsh methods, and your dog will be calmer, better-behaved and more attentive. Your dog is trained in the comfort and safety of your own home and neighborhood where his behavior is most important. Fully certified and insured. You'll see better manners fast.

Meet the Business Owner: Linda M.

Linda Monico is eastern North Carolina's only Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Behavior Consultant. She has received education and specialized training in behavioral psychology, canine communication and the science of animal learning. Her methods are positive reinforcement-based and are the recommended methods endorsed by veterinary behaviorists and animal behaviorists. Using positive-based methods, you will see a rapid change in your dog's behavior wth no potential adverse affects of fear, aggression or inhibition of learning. Linda regularly attends training and behavior conferences, workshops and seminars to keep current with the latest research, studies and methods best used for changing animal behavior. She offers workshops on animal behavior and speaks to groups on how to behave so your dog behaves, how to easily clicker train your dog, and how to prevent dog bites to children. Call today to get safe, effective help for your dog!