coaching for dog people
Cult of Dogs supports dogs and their people with practical, humane, and effective training techniques. By helping humans better understand their dogs’ behavior, we build stronger relationships and improve confidence - on both ends of the leash.
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a word from our clients
"I’d been working with my leash reactive dog for over 4 years but felt things could go better with some more training. Alex was great! I learned more in the first session than I’d learned in several sessions with another trainer. I highly recommend Alex at Cult of Dogs. She really knows her stuff!"
"Alex is such a wonderful trainer to work with. She helped me understand nuances in my reactive chiweenie’s behavior and changed our bond forever! I learned how to make my Daisy feel more secure and the changes that rippled from her newfound security have had me in the happiest tears more times than I can count already!"
"We would highly recommend Alex and Cult of Dogs. The fact that she is available to come to your location to see your pup in action was very helpful. We had issues with pulling on leash, barking at the window, and being overly excited when people came over. Alex was able to give us clear and meaningful directions as well as helpful videos to assist us in helping our pup and us live a more harmonious life."
"Alex is absolutely fantastic! Most certainly the best decision we made concerning who we could have used to train our dog. She was caring, thoughtful and made sure everyone involved was having a good time — especially the pup!"
Our Approach
Dog training isn't just about the dog. It's about the relationship between a person & their dog. That's why we don't just train dogs, we coach dog people.
Cult of dogs uses positive reinforcement based training and creative strategies to teach dogs new skills and help them navigate the world. We also focus on the human end of the leash, helping you gain confidence, develop a better understanding of your dog, and improve handling skills.
Every dog is unique, so we work 1:1 with you to develop a training plan that works for your life. We start with a detailed history of your dog and an assessment of your dog's behavior, environment, breed, and personality. Next, we create a customized plan. We give you easy-to-follow instructions, focusing on the things that will make the biggest impact on your dog's behavior. Our goal is empowered humans and confident pups.
Bio
Alex Pederson began working with dogs professionally in 2019. Since then, she has completed multiple certifications and continuing education programs, worked with mentors, and helped hundreds of dogs and their people live better lives together. Alex is passionate about helping people understand and support their complex dogs using the most up to date methods. She specializes in leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and aggression.
Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from University of Oregon, Trainer & Behavior Consultant certifications from CCPDT, a certificate in dog aggression from Michael Shikashio's renowned Aggression In Dogs Master Course, and a certificate in separation anxiety from Moira Hechenleitner DVM's separation anxiety course.
Alex lives with 4 dogs - Luna, Rio, Sugar, & Spice.
Certifications
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