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Dog training and behavior consultations for residents of Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax County, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Washington DC and parts of Maryland |
Cooperative Paws is a small dog training business based in Vienna, Northern Virginia run by a husband and wife team, Ken Oberle and Veronica Sanchez. Cooperative Paws offers private training and behavior consultations to residents of Washington DC area.
Veronica's qualifications include a Masters Degree in Education, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Certification in Pet Dog Training, Certification in Animal Behavior Consulting, endorsement by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors and extensive experience as a professional dog trainer who thoroughly enjoys training puppies, dogs and solving pet behavior problems. Ken handles the administrative aspects of the business and also assists in training sessions when necessary. He has experience training dogs for competition frisbee, therapy work, service work, and basic manners. Both Ken and Veronica are members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Cooperative Paws' high quality services have been recognized in Washingtonian magazine as one of the Washington DC area's top dog trainers as well as in Northern Virginia Magazine's "Best of Northern Virginia" issue in the "Best Trainers" category. Cooperative Paws' trainer and behavior consultant, Veronica, uses only humane methods that emphasize rewarding desired behavior as recommended by dog behaviorists, veterinarians and other accredited experts.
Ken and Veronica grew up in Fairfax County and currently share their home with four dogs. They have owned dogs and cats from various backgrounds, from local animal shelters, rescue groups, as well as responsible breeders. All of their dogs have earned Canine Good Citizen Certificates, one is titled in AKC competition obedience. Over the years, they trained several of their own dogs to work as therapy dogs in area nursing homes for Fairfax County Pets on Wheels program and two are service dogs as well.
Ken and Veronica take great pride in offering personal attention to each and every client and specialize in offering private training and consulting sessions exclusively. Thus, each client receives customized services.
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Cooperative Paws is a licensed and insured Limited Liability Company in the Town of Vienna, Virginia.
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Reward based training means the training process is fun for you and your dog! At Cooperative Paws LLC, we have experience using reward-based training to teach advanced skills as well as basic "good manners."
What is a Dog Behavior Consultant?
A dog behavior consultant is a professional who supports pet owners in preventing and solving dog behavior problems such as aggression, fearful behavior, separation distress, repetitive or destructive behaviors. The International Association of Animal Behavior Consulting credentials animal behavior consultants. Dog trainers specialize in training dogs specific behaviors such as obedience skills. Cooperative Paws LLC offers both, behavior consultations and dog training services.