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My name is Irith Bloom, and I have been training animals since the 1980s. I live in Los Angeles, where I run my own pet training company, The Sophisticated Dog. In addition to being a a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training Certified Licensed Trainer, I am proud to be a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, as well as a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

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January 14, 2012

In honor of National Dog Training Month, I will be focusing on polite leash walking for the next few posts....

WHY +R

A dog that is given consistent guidance from an early age grows up to be a confident dog. Education brings security, security brings confidence, and a confident dog has no need to show anxiety-based behaviors.

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May 15, 2012

To truly comprehend why food is so powerful, you must first understand the influence it has on the dog’s brain....

Why VSPDT?

All VSPDT dog trainers:
  • Are hand-selected by Victoria.
  • Train dogs using only positive reinforcement.
  • Avoid force & outdated dominance-based methods.
  • Work personally with Victoria and her team.
  • Share Victoria's ability to talk and think dog - positively
  • Practice the highest level of courtesy and professionalism.
  • Respect you and your dog at all times.
  • Share the VSPDT mission of creating healthier, more balanced relationships between dogs and owners
  • Help the Victoria Stilwell Foundation support canine assistance organizations.

About Irith

My name is Irith Bloom, and I have been training animals since the 1980s. I live in Los Angeles, where I run my own pet training company, The Sophisticated Dog. In addition to being a a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training Certified Licensed Trainer, I am proud to be a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, as well as a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.