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Kim Silver
Kim Silver

Kim Silver is a certified dog trainer who is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong relationships. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Training (CCPDT). She is also a Certified Family Dog Mediator – L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology. Kim's journey into dog training began with a quest for resources to help her fearful rescue dog. Through this experience, she discovered the transformative power of positive reinforcement and the significance of behavioral patterns.


Training Philosophy
Kim Silver believes in using force-free, reward-based training methods. She is committed to doing no harm in her attempt to do good. She does not use choke, prong, or shock collars, corrections, or physical manipulation in her training. She believes that fear and pain inhibit learning and slow the training process. She also believes that fear and pain can increase aggressive behavior and even cause it where it did not exist before.


Services


  • Group Classes: Puppy Start Right, Manners & Life Skills, Skill Building Games, Fun Scent Games, Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Deep Dive, Little One Lessons, Movement Puzzles, What Would You Do? Handling Skills for Real-Life Scenarios, Counter Surfing Solutions
  • Private Lessons: Family Dog Mediation, Reactivity Reimagined, Fretful Fido, Separation Anxiety, Manners and Life Skills, Puppy Programs
  • Day School: Manners & Life Skills, Reactivity Reimagined, Puppy
  • Online Training: Online Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Deep Dive, Intro to Manners and Life Skills, Beginner Manners and Life Skills, Intermediate/Advanced Manners and Life Skills
  • Video Consultations: 30-Minute Video Interview, 60-Minute Video Consultation, 120-Minute Video Consultation
  • Behavior Consultation: 2 hour consultation and 30 minute follow up
  • Video Consultation: Two hour video consultation, one hour consultation, 30 minutes consultation
  • Gift Certificates
  • Snake Safety


Certifications
Kim Silver is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Training (CCPDT). She is also a Certified Family Dog Mediator – L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology. She is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), Karen Pryor Academy Training Partner (KPA CTP), a Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor, a licensed educator with Family Paws Parenting Education, a certified Level 1 TAGTeach (Teaching with Acoustical Guidance), and graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) Training.


Specializations


  • Puppy Training: Puppy Start Right, Puppy Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Start Right Teenager Edition
  • Obedience Training: Manners & Life Skills, Skill Building Games, Fun Scent Games
  • Behavior Modification: Reactivity Reimagined, Fretful Fido, Separation Anxiety, Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Deep Dive
  • Fear and Anxiety: Fretful Fido, Separation Anxiety
  • Aggression: Fretful Fido, Reactivity Reimagined, Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Deep Dive
  • Leash Reactivity: Reactivity Reimagined
  • Snake Safety


Training Methods
Kim Silver uses force-free, reward-based training methods. She is committed to doing no harm in her attempt to do good. She does not use choke, prong, or shock collars, corrections, or physical manipulation in her training. She believes that fear and pain inhibit learning and slow the training process. She also believes that fear and pain can increase aggressive behavior and even cause it where it did not exist before.


Customer Reviews
Building Bonds was recommended by a friend and we are grateful! Our pup came from an environment that had not afforded her opportunities to play and she had very limited leash skills. Kim has helped our very shy pup emerge into a confident walker and a playful pooch- eager to engage in games and learning. Kim has been responsive to all our questions and willing to work around the restrictions Covid 19 has imposed. The training is professional/ respectful, helpful and fun!


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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.

Why is positive reinforcement emphasized, and what is it?

Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.

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How do group sessions differ from private ones?

Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.

Which training techniques do these trainers abstain from?

All trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.

When can I expect to see results using positive reinforcement training?

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