Taking the Lead Dog Training and Behavior Modification

"Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend."

Your relationship with your dog is built on thousands of tiny moments. With Taking the

Lead Dog Training, you will learn simple and effective ways to modify your behavior, to

help improve your dog's behavior. The

training is customized to best meet the

needs of you and your dog so everyone

has fun and learning is achieved!!

Helping owners communicate with their pets, while having fun and

building a relationship based upon respect and trust, is my specialty.

About the trainer, Dayna Villa CPDT:

"I have been around dogs since I was born, growing up with a

German Shepherd, a Lab mix and a Shepherd mix. My dog

training career began in 2005, when I rescued my Boxer, Chloe.

I soon was volunteering in two Philadelphia shelters. I began fostering homeless dogs in 2006, and enjoyed taking on the more challenging cases. I

apprenticed with two highly skilled trainers and began reading

books on every type of training method used in the past and today.

I am skilled in traditional training methods, clicker training and

other reward-based methods in both a private and group setting.

I have been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since

2007 and am an approved AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

In 2009 I joined the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)and in 2010 I became aCertified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT).

Currently I offer in-home training in the greater Philadelphia region. My experience with dog breeds ranges from the Yorkie to the Great Dane, with a special focus on Boxers and “Pit Bulls”."

Upcoming Events:

Eight weeks of Canine Good Citizen training for your Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix for only $200 (including exam). Hosted by Debbie DeStantis, CPDT of Going to the Dogs Obedience Training.

Sign up starts now!

Classes will be held on Route 252 in Newtown Square.
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Call or e-mail Debbie to register now at (610) 344-7799 or deb@topdogtraining.org.

For more info on Deb of Going to the Dogs Obedience Training, visit www.topdogtraining.org.

For more information about the Canine Good Citizen test, visit http://www.delcospca.org/documents/cgc_test.pdf.

Canine Good Citizen tests (only, not the training course) can be scheduled at the Delaware County SPCA for ANY breed dog by e-mailing Dayna at dvilla@delcospca.org or calling 610-566-1370 x229. The CGC test fee is $15.http://delcospca.org/cms/?p=1242