About ABC Obedience Dog Training & Pet Supplies, LLC

Obedience training in Guilford

ABC Obedience Dog Training & Pet Supplies is a training facility on Boston Post Road in Guilford that says it has been professionally training dogs in the New Haven/Shoreline area since 1993, with a licensed training facility in Guilford since 1996 and over 2500 satisfied customers. It specializes in "real life" manners and training: walking without pulling, coming when called, staying down during dinner, greeting guests without jumping, cooperating with the vet or groomer and paying attention despite distractions.

Credentials

Credentials named include the Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) designation, Canine Good Citizen evaluator certification, a Cornell University certificate in "Solving Canine Behavior Problems", APDT membership, a master's degree in clinical psychology and a reinforcement theory background, with expertise in systematic desensitization for fears and phobias.

Programs

Programs include Puppy Kindergarten, beginner groups, events and workshops, private training sessions and monthly nail clipping, and the shop sells products including discount dog food. Training happens by appointment or class schedule outside office hours, most days and evenings except Fridays, and is pre-paid.

What to ask

Ask about current class dates, prices and the trainer's name.