Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 9 reviews

Norristown, Pennsylvania

BalancedObedience Training

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Overview

FormatIn-home

Training methodBalanced

ExperienceOver 20 years

Led byLarry Stevenson

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About Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC

Services

Gentle Approach Dog Training covers obedience training and behavioral issues such as jumping, barking and leash pulling, plus fear and anxiety management, separation anxiety, noise sensitivities, aggression toward people or pets, and preparation for life transitions.

Approach

Owner Larry Stevenson uses a force-free approach built on positive reinforcement and clear communication, explicitly excluding shock collars, prong collars and harsh punishments.

Good to know

Larry Stevenson holds CDBC (IAABC), CPDT-KA (CCPDT) and ABCDT certifications with over 20 years of experience. In-home consultations are based in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood, serving Montgomery County and surrounding areas.

What they can help with

Obedience Training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Aggression ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →

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CDBC (IAABC)

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a behavior-focused credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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CPDT-KA (CCPDT)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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ABCDT

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

APDT member

Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a professional membership body. Confirmed in the APDT public registry.

Certified · APDT view entry ↗

IAABC

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a behavior-focused credential. Confirmed in the IAABC public registry.

Certified · IAABC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 9 reviews · Google

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