UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services – Fetch & Fable

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 23 reviews

233 Grantz Hollow Rd, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania 15690

Positive reinforcementBehavior & AggressionObedience Training

233 Grantz Hollow Rd, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania 15690

Overview

FormatFacility, In-home, Online

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Led byRachel McMichael

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About UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services – Fetch & Fable

Services

UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services (Fetch & Fable), led by Rachel McMichael, offers behavior consulting, training, puppy socialization, everyday life skills, communication strengthening and confidence building. The site notes they "are not accepting new aggression cases or dogs with a history of biting."

Approach

The practice uses reward-based, evidence-based methods, emphasizing "lasting, meaningful learning through thoughtful, reward-based methods that support both dogs and the people who love them."

Good to know

Rachel is described as a dual-certified Canine Behavior Consultant (specific credentials not detailed on the homepage). Delivery formats include in-home private sessions, facility-based training at Fetch & Fable in Vandergrift, lodging/board programs (Lodge & Leisure, Lodge & Learn), virtual consultations and group classes.

What they can help with

Puppy Socialization ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Aggression ↗

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

Obedience Training ↗

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

Board & Train ↗

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Certifications & verification

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Dual-certified Canine Behavior Consultant

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

CBCC-KA

Confirmed in the CCPDT public registry.

Certified · CCPDT view entry ↗

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 ↗

AKC CGC Evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 23 reviews · Google

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