About Patricia Calderone, CPDT-KA
Patricia is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for
Professional Dog Trainers. She had to pass a 4 hour exam on learning theory,
ethology, animal husbandry, instruction skills, equipment, business practices and
ethics. In order to take the exam you had to have 300 hours in dog training within
the last five (5) years and references from a client, colleague, and a veterinarian.
As of 2011, she is the only Certified Dog Trainer in her hometown of Homer
Glen/Lockport, IL and other surrounding areas.
Patricia has studied dog training and behavior for over 10 years. She is a big-time
advocate and devoted trainer for humane, science-based dog training. She has
trained numerous dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds with many different training
needs. With her own dogs, she has competed and titled in obedience, agility,
canine good citizen (CGC) and therapy work (TDI).
Over the years, Patricia has attended seminars, workshops and telecourses on
training and behavior with leading professionals like Suzanne Clothier, Ian Dunbar,
Gail Fisher, Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, Ken Rameriz, Kathy Sado, Trish King
and more. Currently, she is enrolled in Raising Canines year-long Professional
Dog Training Course. It is the most respected remote science-based training
education service in the dog training industry, which is founded by Susan Smith,
CPDT-KA, CDBC.
Patricia is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for
Professional Dog Trainers. She had to pass a 4 hour exam on learning theory,
ethology, animal husbandry, instruction skills, equipment, business practices and
ethics. In order to take the exam you had to have 300 hours in dog training within
the last five (5) years and references from a client, colleague, and a veterinarian.
As of 2011, she is the only Certified Dog Trainer in her hometown of Homer
Glen/Lockport, IL and other surrounding areas.
- Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
- Truly Dog-Friendly Member
- No Shock Collar Coalition Member
Patricia has studied dog training and behavior for over 10 years. She is a big-time
advocate and devoted trainer for humane, science-based dog training. She has
trained numerous dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds with many different training
needs. With her own dogs, she has competed and titled in obedience, agility,
canine good citizen (CGC) and therapy work (TDI).
Over the years, Patricia has attended seminars, workshops and telecourses on
training and behavior with leading professionals like Suzanne Clothier, Ian Dunbar,
Gail Fisher, Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, Ken Rameriz, Kathy Sado, Trish King
and more. Currently, she is enrolled in Raising Canines year-long Professional
Dog Training Course. It is the most respected remote science-based training
education service in the dog training industry, which is founded by Susan Smith,
CPDT-KA, CDBC.
These pictures were taken in the summer of 2009 in Joliet, at a booth for PAWS Animal Shelter. I am clicker training Brittany the Pit mix and
Happy the Aussie. These dogs were a part of the Clicker Training Program at PAWS Animal Shelter. Both of these dogs have been adopted.
Happy the Aussie. These dogs were a part of the Clicker Training Program at PAWS Animal Shelter. Both of these dogs have been adopted.
Patricia Calderone, CPDT- KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer Behavior Consultant 708-557-4913 patricia@clickercanines.com |
Success Story: Karson started my Level 1 training on October 23, 2009; he was a shelter dog at Paws Animal Shelter in Tinley Park, IL. At the
shelter, Karson had a hard time controlling his impulses; he was a wild man – hard to handle at the shelter. He would jump up, hump your leg,
grab onto your arms and mouth you all over. He did this every time he felt stress or anxiety in his environment. No one thought this dog could
get adopted. Karson was adopted out to Marianne Kyler, who then became my client. You will see Karson displaying self-control in this video
above. This was graduation day week 6 of my Level 1 course. I am so proud of Karson; he has come a long way.
shelter, Karson had a hard time controlling his impulses; he was a wild man – hard to handle at the shelter. He would jump up, hump your leg,
grab onto your arms and mouth you all over. He did this every time he felt stress or anxiety in his environment. No one thought this dog could
get adopted. Karson was adopted out to Marianne Kyler, who then became my client. You will see Karson displaying self-control in this video
above. This was graduation day week 6 of my Level 1 course. I am so proud of Karson; he has come a long way.
Contact me today to schedule your appointment, the first step towards a customized training plan for you and your dog! |
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| Level I Zoe, 5 month old Shih-Tzu Learning how to touch |