About Barking Bad Desert Dog

What they offer

Barking Bad Desert Dog is the training business of Katherine Ellerd in Tucson. Work starts with a two-hour private evaluation, and the services list covers private in-home and group training, puppy skills and house and crate training, general obedience, socialization, fear and aggression cases, and service and therapy dog training. Video consultations are available, and boarding can be booked with training added.

How they train

She works with dogs of all breeds, ages and temperaments, including fearful and aggressive dogs, using gentle positive reinforcement, behavioral therapy, desensitization and counter-conditioning. Her site says that although she teaches the dogs skills, it is the owner she trains, with handouts and follow-up instruction.

About the trainer

She has worked with dogs professionally since 2013 and says she previously held the CPDT-KA certification. A travel fee applies depending on mileage.