Melissa Peterson-Ney
Melissa Peterson-Ney's passion for dog training began at a young age. She was a member of the Kenosha County 4-H Dog Project during her school years and continued to work with the program as a trainer after graduating. She also served on the Kenosha County 4-H Dog Project Board of Directors. Melissa furthered her passion by competing in obedience, nose work, rally, and dock diving, earning numerous titles. She attended seminars on behavior, nutrition, and training, exploring various dog training theories. She found fear-free, positive reinforcement dog training particularly fascinating.
Training Philosophy
Melissa Peterson-Ney believes in fear-free, force-free, positive reinforcement training. This approach focuses on building a lifelong communication between the dog and owner through fun techniques and rewards, creating a happier life for both.
Services
Melissa Peterson-Ney offers a variety of group classes, including:
- Puppy Basics - Foundation skills
- Adult Basics - Foundation Skills
- Level 2 - Building Skills
- Advanced Obedience
- Novice, and Int. / Adv. Fun With Rally Obedience
- Game Night!
- All Ages Basics - Foundation Skills
- Intro to Fun With Rally Obedience
- Tricks Class
- Shy and Fearful Classes
She also offers workshops, such as the Vet Visit Prep Workshop.
Certifications
Melissa Peterson-Ney is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and a Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer.
Specializations
Melissa Peterson-Ney specializes in fear-free, force-free, positive reinforcement training. She has experience teaching obedience classes for all ages and has a particular focus on working with shy and fearful dogs.
Training Methods
Melissa Peterson-Ney uses positive reinforcement methods, focusing on rewarding desired behaviors and creating a positive learning environment for dogs. She emphasizes clear communication and building a strong bond between the dog and owner.
Customer Reviews
Amy, Jeff and Cash: Melissa has been working with our youngest rescue Cash and his confidence has grown and grown. He is different than any other dog we have had and she has helped us understand how to set him up for success. She’s flexible, reliable and easy to work with. Cash never sleeps harder than after a training session, he loves it!
Lauren and Berkeley: If you are looking for an incredible force free trainer you have found her! Our mini doodle struggles with anxiety, reactivity, fear, and is sound sensitive. We have been to so many trainers to try to help him but Melissa has been the only trainer to truly make an impact and a commitment to our dog, Berkeley. Thanks to Melissa Berkeley has his obedience down. We have never had a dog walk so well on leash. He even received his Canine Good Citizen badge!
Judy, Scott and Solomon: Melissa has worked miracles with our dog, Solomon. He was very fearful of people and other dogs before she started working with him. Now, we are actually able to have people in the house again, and he is much more relaxed. He also has many puppy friends that we have met on our walks.
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
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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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.
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.
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