Michelle Pennarola is an honors graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, Fear Free Certified, and holds a B.S. in Animal Science from The University of Connecticut. She knows first hand how confusing it can be to sift through endless dog training content online, all claiming to have the answers to your dog's behavior issues. Yet each post or website contradicts the one before it, she is here to provide you with a clear path toward improved behavior, a better quality of life, and uplifting support for you and your dog along the way.
Michelle Pennarola is a positive reinforcement dog trainer. She coaches clients through fun training so they can finally get relief and move towards a happier life with their dog.
Michelle Pennarola offers a variety of dog training services, including:
- Puppy Training Packages:
- Puppy Starter Training Package: 4, 45-minute puppy training sessions, your choice of three basic obedience skills, immediate access to a 30-minute puppy trouble shooting video, weekly homework sent via email and email support between sessions, two weeks of email support after your package is complete. Price: $399
- Puppy Pro Training Package: 8, 45-minute puppy training sessions, your choice of six basic obedience skills, immediate access to a 30-minute puppy trouble shooting video, weekly homework sent via email and email support between sessions, one month of email support after your package is complete, guided socialization outings to help your puppy learn to thrive in social environments, socialization counseling so you can learn how to best socialize your puppy. Price: $759
- Basic Obedience: Tired of accidents, lost sleep, barking, and destructive chewing? With our Puppy Training Packages you will go from distressed to confident, knowing your puppy is on track to become a well-trained adult dog.
- Behavior Consults: Are you at your wit's end with your jumpy dog? Sick of coming home to chewed furniture? Embarrassed because your dog drags you on walks? With obedience dog training, you'll go from embarrassed to proud of your dog's new skills.
- Dog Behavior Specialist: Reactive outbursts to dogs, cars, bikes, or people on walks and/or at home, barking at dogs, cars, bikes or people on walks and/or at home, aggression to dogs, resource guarding, food aggression, phobias, fear of loud sounds, human aggression. *Sessions for dogs with aggression to humans may be entirely virtual if needed. Virtual training for human aggression is often more effective and safer.
- Nose Work Training: Teach your dog to “search!” on cue, teach your dog to search out a special object of your choice, learn how to burn your dog's energy from the comfort of your living room with fun Nose Work games.
- Trekking Tails: Have you completed Transforming Reactivity or Behavior Consults for reactivity and want more guided training walks? Practice your hard-earned skills and gain confidence walking your reactive dog in the real world. You will be paired with another recovering reactive dog team and will be guided as you walk by your trainer.
- Day Training: Michelle Pennarola comes to your home while you are working and trains your dog. This service is available for certain problem types. Please reach out to her directly at [email protected] to enquire.
Certifications: Academy for Dog Trainers, Fear Free Certified
Specializations: Puppy training, basic obedience, behavior consults, reactivity, aggression, nose work, trekking tails
Training Methods: Positive reinforcement
Social Media Links: @modernmannersdogtraining
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
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.
Yes, they are. Trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
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.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
