FirstBarkPeggy is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough with her separation anxiety dog training. She answered all of our questions and helped us get on the right trajectory of training our dog and helping him cope with separation anxiety. We really enjoyed working with her! Thanks for all of your help, Peggy!
The Hound Haven
Santa Clara, California
About The Hound Haven
Hound Haven owner Peggy McCarty is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. Graduating from the Academy (considered the "Harvard for dog trainers") under the instruction of Jean Donaldson. She also studied with Malena DeMartini, an expert in the field of Separation Anxiety. Peggy completed the intensive program to become a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). Peggy also attended the Karen Pryor Academy. Through KPA she furthered her skills working not only with dogs but other species. The emphasis on using clickers (marker training) is an integral piece of KPA.
Training & services
Training goals
- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Reactivity training
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- Separation anxiety
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How training happens
- Day training
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- Group classes
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- In-home training
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- Online or virtual training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Support between sessions
- Refresher training
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Training approach
- Force-free training
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Additional services
- Dog walking
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Other listed services
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- 30 Minute Consultation
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- 4 Week Training
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- Animal Behavior Consultants
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- Anxious Dogs
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- Canine Body
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- Continuing Education
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- Dog Evaluation
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- Dog Learn
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- Dog Manners
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- Dog Play
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- Dog Program
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- Doggy Manner
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- Dogs Behavior
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- In Home Consultation
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- Jump Start
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- Other Training
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- Phone Consultations
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- Training Walks
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- Training team
- CSAT
- Training team
- CTC
Customer reviews
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3 Google reviews
I’ve been working with Peggy for many years. My two pups became well-mannered adults because of her. My dogs are always so happy to see her.
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