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In-home dog training and behavior modification by a certified professional dog trainer and behaviorist

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Cara Diatta
GDMI, CPDT-KA

Certified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Cara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her background in assistance dog training. She trained guide dogs for people with vision loss at a prominent non-profit organization in New York for six years and and now works one-on-one with clients and their pets in the New Haven area.

 

Cara is committed to positive reinforcement and force-free training and is able to tailor her training style to the needs of the individual client and dog.  She is flexible and understanding and wholly committed to implementing realistic techniques for lasting change.  

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Certified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor through the International Guide Dog Federation

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Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers

Services

Training Methodology

Cara is committed to positive reinforcement training, marker/clicker training, relationship-based training and force-free training.​

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Cara believes that the core of successful training is a strong and productive relationship between the person and the dog. She focuses on effective communication by teaching her clients to read their dog's body language and interact with their dog in a way that is consistent and clear to the dog.  Cara helps her clients understand how dogs think, feel, and experience the world, as she feels that comprehensive theoretical knowledge is crucial in order to influence dog behavior.   

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Testimonials

"Cara is the consummate dog trainer. She is upbeat and encouraging. She comes prepared with new lessons each week tailored to your dog’s needs and potentials. She listens to you carefully and is attentive to the unique personality of your dog, customizing her advice so that the training works with your lifestyle and the learning outcomes are sustainable. I see growth in my puppy every week and my puppy just loves her. Cara also makes very efficient use of your time and is flexible, meeting you at locations throughout the city to train your puppy in different environments. She is highly skilled and has a wealth of experience in service dog training, so if you have a challenging pooch or a pooch that needs high-level skills, Cara is the trainer for you. I recommend her without reservation!"
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-Dawn and Paloma
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