Offering in-home, in-person training in Montgomery, Prince George's counties MD, Washington, DC
(15 mile radius from 20901)
Certifications, Licenses, courses & Insurance
About
GABRIELA HUBBARD CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
HFDT offers force-free, reward-based dog training from brand new puppies looking to get a jump on housetraining & settling in to adult "shy", "fearful" "reactive" "aggressive" dogs. I work with all ages, sizes and breeds and tailor sessions to promote demonstrable learning, real life skills, and a happy dog.
*Offering in-home training services. For those clients who prefer to use Zoom, virtual training is always an option.
Scheduling is flexible; No need to "lock-in" a weekly class time, evening and weekend hours are available in addition to regular business hours. Three session packages are discounted off the hourly rate. Each session includes a follow-up email with additional links/handouts & recommendations.
Additional Services
DOG AGGRESSION FOR PROFESSIONALS AGGRESSION IN DOGS MASTER COURSE FORENSICS OF AGGRESSION
Does your dog exhibit "stranger danger"? Does he get grouchy if you come near his toys or food bowl? Maybe you have a multi-dog household and wish they would be better friends? Or maybe your perfect pooch at home gets riled up on walks when she sees another dog. Let's work together so your dog can put her best paw forward!
SEPARATION ANXIETY PRO BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT PROGRAM
Does your dog struggle when you leave the home or even just the room? Concerned that your dog is showing isolation distress, frustration, FOMO or just won't stop barking if they hear an sound outside the home? Let's dig in and find out what is driving your dog's behavior and help them relax "home alone".
Training Principles
FORCE-FREE TRAINING
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
Force free. No shock, prong or pinch collars! No leash pops, "alpha rolls" shake cans or spray bottles. Let's work together to teach your dog desirable behaviors and maintain and build a trusting and affectionate relationship.
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
Motivation is key. What motivates your dog and inspires discretionary effort? Is it food, a game of tug, an opportunity to sniff? Positive reinforcement training rewards the behaviors that are appropriate and increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur in the future.
EACH DOG, A STUDY OF ONE
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT (R+)
EACH DOG, A STUDY OF ONE
Each dog is unique. Breed, epigenetics prior training history, and a host of other variables may affect a dog's temperament, ability to focus and train and behavior as a companion animal. Nevertheless, it is vital to work with each dog as an individual and tailor sessions as such.