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Peaceful Paws Program
For Dogs of any age
Meets once for 30 minute session and a follow-up call is included.
This is a specialized program designed to address your current training issue with your dog. The following is a
list of common Peaceful Paws sessions:
information click here.
In-Home Training
Some behavior problems are limited to occurring only at your home… for these issues home visits are available
upon request.
Call us at (269) 342-9865 to schedule an appointment!
Or click here to e-mail Kari Stasienko, BS, CPDT-KA, our behavior technician.
For Dogs of any age
Meets once for 30 minute session and a follow-up call is included.
This is a specialized program designed to address your current training issue with your dog. The following is a
list of common Peaceful Paws sessions:
- Jumping Up
- Nail Trim Acceptance
- Crate Training
- Veterinary Exam Acceptance
- Muzzle Acceptance
- Gentle Leader Fitting/Acceptance
- Grooming (Clippers) Acceptance
- Car Anxiety
- Excessive Barking
- Excessive Herding
- House Training
- Nuisance Digging
- Running Away
- Begging at the table
- Baby preparation
information click here.
In-Home Training
Some behavior problems are limited to occurring only at your home… for these issues home visits are available
upon request.
Call us at (269) 342-9865 to schedule an appointment!
Or click here to e-mail Kari Stasienko, BS, CPDT-KA, our behavior technician.
For behavior problem prevention, we recommend training classes to get you and your dog off on the right
foot. The following classes are offered by our training technician:
Puppy Preschool
For Puppies 8 – 16 weeks
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 4 wks.
Puppies develop 90% of their attitudes towards people, sounds, and
objects in the first 16 weeks of life. This is the critical socialization period.
Puppy Preschool is designed to teach you how to better understand your
puppy’s needs, establish effective communication, curb behavior problems,
begin early obedience with positive reinforcement training techniques, and
properly socialize your new puppy. For more info click here.
Family Dog I
For Puppies & Dogs over 16 weeks
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 6 wks. Available Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 PM
It is never too late to start training whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog. This is a beginning level class
designed for new dog owners and others who want to teach their dog household manners, learn more about
canine behavior and learn how to solve some common behavioral problems. Our program is based on
scientific learning theory and uses the most up to date positive reinforcement techniques. The i-Click training
clicker is utilized in this class. Main areas of the curriculum include: attention training, sit, down, stay, polite
walking, polite greeting, come, signal control, targeting, games, house training,socialization, and much more.
This class is also available as Private Class
for one-on-one attention. For more info click here.
Family Dog II
For Puppies & Dogs that have completed Family Dog I
Class meets once weekly for 6 wks
Individualized curriculum based on dogs enrolled. More
detailed training in areas of Family Dog I.
Really Reliable Recall
For Puppies & Dogs that have completed Family Dog I
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 4 weeks
Not coming when called is the #1 complaint of dog owners and a big safety issue for your dog. This is an
intensive class on sharpening your everyday recall and teaching and maintaining a Really Reliable Recall.
Clever Canine Trick Class
For Puppies & Dogs 6 months of age or older
Our Clever Canine Trick Class is a fun way for dogs and owners to work together to learn a variety of tricks.
Teaching your dogs tricks is a fun, structured way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog and also
provides your dog with much needed physical and mental exercise. We use clicker-training and positive
reinforcement-based techniques in this enjoyable, upbeat 5 week class.
Click here to print our Training Class Registration Form
Call us at (269) 342-9865 for more information on our training classes!
Or click here to e-mail Kari Stasienko, BS, CPDT-KA, our behavior technician.
foot. The following classes are offered by our training technician:
Puppy Preschool
For Puppies 8 – 16 weeks
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 4 wks.
Puppies develop 90% of their attitudes towards people, sounds, and
objects in the first 16 weeks of life. This is the critical socialization period.
Puppy Preschool is designed to teach you how to better understand your
puppy’s needs, establish effective communication, curb behavior problems,
begin early obedience with positive reinforcement training techniques, and
properly socialize your new puppy. For more info click here.
Family Dog I
For Puppies & Dogs over 16 weeks
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 6 wks. Available Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 PM
It is never too late to start training whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog. This is a beginning level class
designed for new dog owners and others who want to teach their dog household manners, learn more about
canine behavior and learn how to solve some common behavioral problems. Our program is based on
scientific learning theory and uses the most up to date positive reinforcement techniques. The i-Click training
clicker is utilized in this class. Main areas of the curriculum include: attention training, sit, down, stay, polite
walking, polite greeting, come, signal control, targeting, games, house training,socialization, and much more.
This class is also available as Private Class
for one-on-one attention. For more info click here.
Family Dog II
For Puppies & Dogs that have completed Family Dog I
Class meets once weekly for 6 wks
Individualized curriculum based on dogs enrolled. More
detailed training in areas of Family Dog I.
Really Reliable Recall
For Puppies & Dogs that have completed Family Dog I
Class meets 1 hour weekly for 4 weeks
Not coming when called is the #1 complaint of dog owners and a big safety issue for your dog. This is an
intensive class on sharpening your everyday recall and teaching and maintaining a Really Reliable Recall.
Clever Canine Trick Class
For Puppies & Dogs 6 months of age or older
Our Clever Canine Trick Class is a fun way for dogs and owners to work together to learn a variety of tricks.
Teaching your dogs tricks is a fun, structured way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog and also
provides your dog with much needed physical and mental exercise. We use clicker-training and positive
reinforcement-based techniques in this enjoyable, upbeat 5 week class.
Click here to print our Training Class Registration Form
Call us at (269) 342-9865 for more information on our training classes!
Or click here to e-mail Kari Stasienko, BS, CPDT-KA, our behavior technician.
Behavior and Training Aids
Milwood Animal Clinic carries many training and behavioral modification aids:
Milwood Animal Clinic carries many training and behavioral modification aids:
- Gentle Leader Head Collar® - Immediately eliminates pulling on the leash. With the Gentle Leader, when
you steer the dog's nose, you steer the dog's body. It's a positive, no-pain option for controlling your dog.
Available in either a Metal Buckle or Quick-Snap Release closure. - Easy Walk Harness® - designed to gently discourage dogs from pulling while walking on a leash. The
unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across the dog's chest and
shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back
towards you. - MannersMinder® - a remote-controlled reward system that uses positive reinforcement to train dogs to
behave at home and perform better in competition. This invaluable tool is a must-have for dog owners
and trainers. - SprayShield™ - SprayShield's innovative citronella formula interrupts dog attacks by surprising and
distracting animals with a powerful and unusual scent, giving the user valuable time to move to a safe
place. - Liver Biscotti® - Naturally wholesome and preservative-free, these treats are made of only the finest
ingredients. Contain 100% USDA beef liver and are baked fresh in the USA. - Calming Cap™ - a behavior management aid that is designed to lessen a dog's anxiety or aggression in
high-stress situations. The Cap's single-panel sheer fabric window makes the dog's vision indistinct,
which reduces the visual stimulus and enables the dog to remain calm. - Manners Minder®, a remote-controlled reward system that uses positive reinforcement to train dogs to
behave at home and perform better in competition. - Feliway® Spray and diffusers -a synthetic analogue of the feline facial pheromone which reproduces the
relaxation properties normally produced by the cat when it deposits its own facial pheromone in its
environment. - DAP® Spray, Diffusers, and collars - contains an analogue of the natural canine appeasing pheromone.
D.A.P.® Spray helps comfort puppies and adult dogs in situations they may find worrying or which make
them apprehensive. - Outright® Enzymatic Cleaner - contains enzymes that inactivate odor molecules. Should always be used
before using a deodorizer or disinfectant cleaner - Cat-Off® Deodorizing Cleaner - stops odors from urine, tomcat spray, feces in rugs, walls, floor, litter.
Safe and non-toxic. - i-Click training clickers
- Treat Bags
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About our Trainer...
Kari Stasienko is our certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) at Milwood Animal Clinic. She received her
Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University and is a graduate of Purdue University Animal
Behavior Clinic’s "Dogs!" Course and "Dogs! and Cats" Course. She is a member of APDT (Association of
Professional Dog Trainers) and specializes in group classes, private lessons, and behavior modification
training. All training programs use the most up-to-date positive reinforcement techniques as well as clicker
training. Kari especially loves the opportunity to work with owners and their families to create that well
mannered, lovable, family pet.
Kari Stasienko is our certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) at Milwood Animal Clinic. She received her
Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University and is a graduate of Purdue University Animal
Behavior Clinic’s "Dogs!" Course and "Dogs! and Cats" Course. She is a member of APDT (Association of
Professional Dog Trainers) and specializes in group classes, private lessons, and behavior modification
training. All training programs use the most up-to-date positive reinforcement techniques as well as clicker
training. Kari especially loves the opportunity to work with owners and their families to create that well
mannered, lovable, family pet.
