About Behav-N-Dogs
Behav-n-Dogs mission is to; use force-free evidence based best practice proven effective dog training methods and dog behavior modification protocols. The goal is to help dogs with problem behaviors learn acceptable behaviors. Thus, helping the community develop clearer understanding of dog behavior and helping dogs with problem behavior develop into more secure dogs. All of this helps create a safer community.
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About Behav-N-Dogs Trainer
Rachael Haddan
Behav-N-Dogs Executive Director and Founder
"Behavior modification for 'problem behavior' in dogs isn't easy, but it's worth it!" -Rachael Haddan
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First and foremost Rachael Haddan uses Force-Free Evidence-Based Best Practice Proven Effective Dog Training Methods and Dog Behavior Modification Protocols.
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Behav-n-Dogs trainer and dog behavior modification expert Rachael Haddan, is passionate about animals and loves helping dog owners understand and overcome their dog's behavior problems.
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Rachael has coached hundreds of dog owners on how to train their dog(s).
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One way Rachael has and continues to help dog owners and their beloved pets is through volunteering as a dog training instructor for the Pups and Hounds 4-H Club for over 10 years. This is a Colorado State University extracurricular program for youth ages 8-18. These young dog owners learn how to train, show and care for their own dogs.
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For 17 years Rachael has been training dogs, she has also been coaching people on how to train their own dogs for 12 years. Additionally, over the past 10 years Rachael has also assisted owners in working on dog behavior problems while developing solid management plans for the most serious of cases.
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Furthermore, for 3 years Rachael has coached owners with disabilities to train their own dogs to be of service - as owner-trained service dogs.
In 2013 Rachael Completed Penn Fosters Dog Trainer and Dog Training Instructor program with honors. Rachael is currently working on obtaining the credentials: Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPD-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCDT).
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Continuing education with the most current evidence based training information is of great importance to Rachael. she is an active member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and participates in continuing education courses on a regular basis.
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