Mie Bay
Mie Bay has been a passionate animal lover since she was a child. She got her first dog, Gimli, a Norwegian Buhund, in 2004. In 2006, she decided to become a veterinarian and graduated in 2019. In December 2019, she and her partner welcomed their Golden Retriever, Winston, into their family. Winston's challenges with handling and vet visits sparked Mie's interest in handling training and preventing vet anxiety.
In 2021, she started Hund & Træning's dog instructor program and graduated in early 2023. She then enrolled in the Behavior Counselor program, as she is passionate about canine behavior. She considers herself a Behavioral Veterinarian. She has supplemented her education with various courses on Safe and Voluntary Handling, aiming to become the dog trainer she always wanted. She wants to teach new puppy owners what she wishes she had known when Winston was younger and spread awareness about handling training. In late 2022, she fully dedicated herself to SuccesHund, driven by her desire to make a difference and help dog owners. She is passionate about positive and reward-based dog training and handling training.
Training Philosophy
Mie Bay believes in positive and reward-based training methods. She emphasizes that training should be fun and safe for both the dog and the owner. She uses clicker training to guide dogs and reward their correct actions, fostering a positive learning environment where dogs enjoy training and collaborating. She encourages owners to focus on setting their dogs up for success by creating scenarios where they can succeed and be rewarded. She believes in individualizing training based on each dog's unique personality and learning style.
Services
Mie Bay offers a variety of services, including:
- Handling Training:
- Foundation Course: This course focuses on building a foundation for safe and voluntary handling, teaching dogs that being touched is safe and pleasant. It covers a range of exercises to help dogs become comfortable with being brushed, clipped, having their nails trimmed, and more.
- Advanced Handling: This course builds upon the foundation course, focusing on specific handling scenarios like nail trimming, brushing, putting on a harness, and preparing for vet visits.
- Online Course: This course provides a comprehensive guide to safe and voluntary handling, including video demonstrations, theory, and 1:1 feedback on training videos.
- Individual Sessions: These sessions offer personalized training tailored to the specific needs of the dog and owner.
- Puppy Training:
- Puppy School: This program offers a comprehensive approach to puppy training, covering topics like housebreaking, socialization, basic obedience, and building a strong bond between the dog and owner.
- Online Guide: This e-book provides a detailed guide to puppy training, covering essential topics and offering practical advice.
- Other Services:
- Individual Sessions: These sessions can address various training needs, including basic obedience, behavior modification, and strengthening the dog-owner relationship.
- Online Courses: These courses offer a flexible and convenient way to learn about specific training topics.
- Workshops and Events: Mie Bay occasionally hosts workshops and events on various dog training topics.
Certifications
Mie Bay holds the following certifications:
- Veterinarian: Graduated in 2019
- Dog Instructor (Clicker Training): Graduated from Hund & Træning in early 2023
- Fear Free Certified Professional, Veterinary Program: 2021
- Behavior Counselor: Currently enrolled in the program at Hund & Træning
Specializations
Mie Bay specializes in:
- Safe and Voluntary Handling: This is her primary focus, helping dogs become comfortable and confident with being handled.
- Puppy Training: She offers comprehensive programs to help new puppy owners navigate the early stages of dog ownership.
- Behavior Modification: She can help address various behavioral issues, including anxiety, aggression, and fear.
- Vet Anxiety: She is passionate about helping dogs overcome their fear of vet visits.
Training Methods
Mie Bay primarily uses:
- Clicker Training: This method involves using a clicker to mark desired behaviors and then rewarding the dog with treats or praise.
- Positive Reinforcement: This method focuses on rewarding desired behaviors to encourage their repetition.
- Classical Conditioning: This method involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a positive or negative experience to create a conditioned response.
- Operant Conditioning: This method involves shaping behavior by rewarding desired actions and ignoring or redirecting unwanted actions.
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