Dory Kowal, CPDT

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Welcome to the website of Dory Kowal, CPDT, formally the President, CEO and Training Director of the
American Canine Academy, Inc. in Hawthorne, NJ. We are now located in Hewitt, NJ ~ Township of West Milford.

DOG TRAINING THE WAY YOU ALWAYS THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE!

As a dog owner, one of the first questions you may ask is, "Does my new companion need training?". Yes, and so do you! Whether you are intentionally teaching him or not, your canine friend is always learning and this is true not just for puppies but also for older, adult dogs. If you do not teach your pet your rules, he will invent his own. Training allows caregivers to safely and humanely control their dog's behavior. Positive training enhances the bond between dog and owner and helps ensure that your dog will respond happily to your instructions.

Too many dogs are given up after their normal, easily modifiable behaviors are allowed to become problems. Just visit your local animal shelter and see for yourself. There are too many dogs being euthanized for behavior problems, but it doesn't have to be this way. To prevent your dog from becoming a sad statistic, take your dog and your family to a professional dog trainer or dog training class. A good training program is a fun, social activity that helps your dog become a well-behaved, safe and valued family member.

My first goal is to help you establish a relationship with your pet and turn him/her into a well-mannered member of society. I teach you how to effectively communicate with your dog. I want you to succeed. I want you to reach your goals and I make the training as easy as possible for you. Together, we'll replace those "nuisance" or unwanted behaviors with alternate behaviors - bringing out your dogs best qualities. We'll start with the basics and once you've completed the training, the sky is the limit if you decide to compete or just enjoy your well-behaved companion for years to come!

I offer both private and group training. The training can start as early as 9 weeks of age and there's no such thing as a dog that's too old to learn new tricks.

I incorporate humane training techniques that encourage appropriate behavior through such positive reinforcement as food, attention, play, or praise and I ignore undesirable responses or withhold rewards until the dog behaves appropriately. Training techniques should never involve yelling, choking/hanging, shaking the scruff, alpha rolling (forcing the dog onto his back), shock collars or other actions that frighten or inflict pain. Look for a trainer with credentials, experience and competes and/or demos with his/her own dogs. Please look under MEET THE TRAINER for my background.

By enrolling and actively participating in a dog training program, you will help your dog become not just a well-behaved member of your family, but also a safer member of your community.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your dog! Please browse through my website and contact me with any questions you may have.

CONTACT US - We will get back to you immediately!

By Phone: 973-853-7730 or 845-825-1108
*Please - call us from a land line. Cell phones sometimes break up without you even knowing it and the messages are inaudible.

By Email:
dory@warwick.net
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