FirstBarkDonna has been our go to for training support over the years with all of our pups. I can't recommend her highly enough. We have done both group classes and private sessions.
TLC Dog Trainer
Sherman, Connecticut
About TLC Dog Trainer
Professional in-home dog training by an accrediatated dog trainer. Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, and Service Dog Coach
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Obedience training
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
These are two programs supported by the AKC that offer you additional training opportunities to present a polite dog when in public areas.
- Group classes
Program details
Group classes are occasionally offered if the demand is presented
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Program details
Private sessions include Puppy packages, working with unruly adolescents, and targeting behaviors which may require behavior modification plans.
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Program details
As a certified Service Dog Coach I can help you legally qualify your dog as a service dog. Prerequisites apply
- Therapy dog training
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Behaviorist Dr
- Customized Training
- Dog Behavior Consultant
- Dog Coach
- Free Phone Consultation
- In- Home Dog Training
- Personalized Service
- Phone Consultation
- Public Access Evaluation
- Veterinary Behaviorist
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Training team
- CDBC
Customer reviews
Google listing5
14 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Behavior issues 2
- Dog's behavior 2
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Donna is great, she is honest, helpful and caring about you and your dog companion!! She is very experienced and has provided us with many reading resources, phone calls to answer questions, in addition to hands on training.
We’ve had dogs our whole lives and worked with many trainers, but Donna is truly the best. Her gentle, non-fear-based, TLC approach stands out, and after just two sessions we’ve already seen remarkable improvements. We couldn’t recommend Donna more highly!
Amazing trainer - Truly cares about the dogs that come into her life. Provides plenty of resources via video, links, and will show you homework to do if you have difficulty grasping a concept with no frustration or issue. Would 100% recommend.
Donna has Pluto’s best interest at heart. My Pluto is a very cute stubborn hound. He’s a rescue that has a lot of anxieties. I have to be honest and say that Donna’s suggestions have been more helpful than the 3 different vets we have seen! We kept getting the “that’s just how h…Read full reviewClose full review
Donna has Pluto’s best interest at heart. My Pluto is a very cute stubborn hound. He’s a rescue that has a lot of anxieties. I have to be honest and say that Donna’s suggestions have been more helpful than the 3 different vets we have seen! We kept getting the “that’s just how he is” response from them. She spent time getting to know him before teaching us how to better approach him and his needs. One of his issues and anxieties was with eating. He has gained 7lbs since following Donna’s suggestions! She made it clear from the beginning that she was here for Pluto and that her goal was to help Pluto live more comfortably and happily. Pluto tried to nip at our first trainer after introducing the ‘sit’ command. Donna had Pluto sitting, waiting, and leaving it in weeks. What worked best for Pluto was that she took the time to see what he needed and what would work best for him. It’s not a one size fits all type thing. She studied his body language and kept trying until she found something that worked. I highly recommend Donna as a trainer. The fact that I have been able to contact her with emergencies outside of any training session makes me believe that I am working with someone that cares and knows her stuff!
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