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Janet Vera Consulting
Helping Dogs, Educating Humans, Transforming Lives
Welcome
At Janet Vera Consulting, we specialize in canine behavior and training, offering expert guidance to help your dog become more confident, social and responsive to you in a variety of everyday contexts.
For over a decade, Janet Vera has specialized in addressing complex canine behavior issues, including cases of hoarding, abuse, neglect and aggression. As a Behavior Specialist and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) since 2011, Janet has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the field. This certification, awarded by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, requires a minimum of 300 hours of training experience, successful completion of a rigorous examination and adherence to a strict code of ethics.
Janet collaborates with local rescues and shelters providing expert consultations to improve animal welfare, assessments and behavioral support. She utilizes her extensive experience to work closely with clients and their dogs, shaping new behaviors and increasing awareness of how dogs perceive the world. Through low-stress, science-based training methods, Janet empowers dog owners with the knowledge and tools needed for long-term success.
Her dedication to humane, evidence-based training ensures that both dogs and their owners experience positive, transformative results. Janet’s approach not only addresses immediate behavioral concerns but also fosters a deeper understanding and bond between dogs and their humans.
Janet is highly recommended by veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists, reflecting her respected position within the professional community. Whether working with individual clients or organizations, she remains committed to enhancing the human-animal bond and promoting the well-being of all dogs.
About Us
Safe, Science Based Training
Safe, Science Based Training
Safe, Science Based Training
Our main goal is decrease stress and enhance bonding through science based, positive reinforcement methods of dog training.
Healthy Bonding and Ease
Safe, Science Based Training
Safe, Science Based Training
Bonding is crucial to having a lifelong, healthy bond with your dog. We encourage bonding through understanding dog body language, play, and fun games.
Threshold Guardian
Safe, Science Based Training
Threshold Guardian
Because we work mostly with fear reactivity, we are sensitive to the dog’s emotional threshold. You can be the best data collector for your dog’s wellbeing and we can show you how.
Introduction to Private Dog Training
Basics with private in-home training sessions:
• With in-home dog training you get 1:1 attention and the training is customized to your family and your pet’s needs.
•Janet is the only trainer you will work with from beginning to completion of training. She has been working with dogs for 14 years, including all aspects of work with shelter dogs, rescue work and fostering, which you and your pet will benefit from directly.
•All owners are required to sign a waiver of service and a basic agreement that you are in partnership with Janet Vera Professional Dog Training to help change undesirable behaviors your dog is exhibiting.
• Janet is sometimes the last trainer called at the end of much frustration, disappointment, stress, and many failed attempts at classes or private training lessons with other trainers and specialists. It’s important that all parties agree on working with her and understand the type of training services she offers. Janet is a fear-free trainer.
Decision fatigue?
We can make up to 100 decisions by noon time! Keep it simple by calling or dropping us a line for a free phone consultation.
Food for Thought: When you are with your dog, one of you is being trained. Is it you or the dog?
Pro Tip: Moderate expectations. If you have a dog with an uncertain history, starting without expectations would be beneficial to both you and your dog. You can only go up from there:).
Food for Thought: Using a “no-reward marker” such as NO or "Eh, eh" is confusing to the animal. It may work initially but not long term. What you really want is to show the dog what is expected in the specific contexts. A “nonverbal no-reward” marker carries more significant impact and is clearer feedback to the animal. An example of a nonverbal no-reward marker would be to turn your back if the dog jumps on you. The dog must have an alternate behavior in their behavior repertoire to choose from. A "sit," down" or “say please” are good alternate behaviors for the dog to have as part of their behavior repertoire. You can even reward 4 paws on the floor first. Once they perform that, reward that. That behavior will increase and the jumping will decrease and then extinguish. If the dog is chewing shoes, jumping on guests, or counter surfing, you have a management issue not a behavior issue.
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