About Squirrel! Dog Training, LLC

Services

Squirrel! Dog Training, run by Elisa Segal in Philadelphia's Fairmount/Center City area, works with puppies, adult-dog behavior, fear and reactivity, resource guarding, rescue dogs, and everyday life skills. Sessions happen in your own home, with virtual training over Zoom also available.

Approach

Elisa uses a positive-reinforcement, force-free method, describing training as a game for the dog. The site emphasizes a shock-free, reward-based philosophy aligned with several humane-training organizations.

Good to know

The site lists a broad set of credentials, including CCPDT certification, Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer, Control Unleashed Certified Instructor, Fear Free Certified Professional, and membership in the APDT, Pet Professional Guild, and Shock Free Coalition. Service area covers Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods.