Todd Greene
Todd has been training dogs for five years. He completed coursework with training certifications including ongoing CEU. Notably, he is a Karen Pryor Academy certified training partner (KPA-CTP). Todd is also committed to bringing the most current, successful animal learning techniques (focused on positive reinforcement in a fear-free environment) to the Central Illinois area.
Todd has a background in biology, having received his Bachelor's in this field of study from Illinois State University with a focus on Neurophysiology and Neurochemistry. In the past, he has worked on Dopamine-related behavior neuroscience research. Currently, Todd has an incredibly loving relationship with his two Leonbergers, Odin and Mouse. They work and play with dock diving, odor detection, obedience, rally-o, and barn hunt trials. He says, "Remember, big dogs can do it, too!"
Training Philosophy
Todd believes in positive reinforcement and fear-free training methods. He is committed to bringing the most current, successful animal learning techniques to the Central Illinois area.
Services
BrightStar Canine Academy offers a variety of services, including:
- Puppy training
- Adult dog training
- Behavioral consultations
- Private lessons
- Group classes
Certifications
Karen Pryor Academy certified training partner (KPA-CTP)
Specializations
Todd specializes in aggression training.
Training Methods
Todd uses positive reinforcement and clicker training techniques.
Customer Reviews
Alice M.: I just wanted to tell everyone how great our training with our puppy Coco is going. Coco is 10 months old and a Pitbull. She's full of a lot of energy more than my husband and I anticipated. We are both senior citizens and didn't realize what it was going to take to train her. Todd has been great. He's patient and encouraging even though I'm sure we're some of his more challenging clients, he's always giving us positive feedback. If anyone out there is looking for someone to assist in training their dog Todd is your man.
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