Intercept Dog Training Profile

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I have always been amazed about how dogs behave and learn to be our companions. My first dog as a young adult had many behavior issues and I knew I had to learn how to understand 'canine'. I searched for many answers and learned to be the best possible owner I could be for my new dog. After many trials and tribulations I was humbled that I had to learn more. After many years, along came Hershey and he taught me to pursue my career with dogs. Over the past 15 years I have studied behavior modification techniques by Dr Ian Dunbar PhD and Dr Bruce Fogle DVM, and certified dog behaviorist Sara Kalnajs. I have logged over 500 hours as a student and apprentice under Federally Certified Instructor Johnnie Kinney in Tampa of Elite Canine Developmental Academy. I have volunteered at Tampa's Animal Control and at a foster acreage in Valrico, Fl. under the name of Heidi's Legacy. I have studied the training methods from Animal Behavior College and adhere to the standards of teaching and code of conduct for animal trainers with regard to trust and respect between dogs and humans. I am current as a certifying evaluator for the AKC's program 'Canine Good Citizen'. I have been working with rescue groups in Citrus County, currently with A Humane Society of Central Florida Pet Rescue, Inc and have had the honor to foster and train a deaf Chihuahua and assist in her adoption.

I can travel to your home for any of my services or I have a fenced in arena for my training classes where your dog learns the obedience commands and you are then instructed on how to give the verbal cues and hand signals. I conduct a evaluation of the problem(s) you are having with your dog(s) and offer personalized training or behavior changes to fit your lifestyle as well as work with positive reinforcement during the learning process.

Please contact me with questions concerning any program. Please click here for the training classes I offer. I commit to a follow-up visit to ensure there are no backslides with the behavior skills(no extra cost). Contact or email me for any questions.

Sincerely, Debbie Lumley

Deborah Lumley