Veronica Selco is the lead trainer at imPETus Animal Training. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Training Partner (KPA CTP), Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor Knowledge and Skills Assessed(CBATI-KSA), Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI) , Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) and Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). She serves as a mentor for aspiring dog trainers enrolled in the Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy. She is also an AKC Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen, S.T.A.R. Puppy and Trick Dog Programs. Veronica works with dogs of all breeds and sizes and offers behavior consultation and training services for families needing help dealing with dogs with fear, anxiety and aggression. Veronica has been helping people achieve behavioral wellness for more than 20 years. Prior to working with dogs, Veronica worked as a Clinical Social Worker, serving families in distress. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Studies at California State University, Los Angeles in 1994 and then a Master's Degree in Social Work at Columbia University in 1997, her early training was in human behavior and counseling. Her work as a post-graduate involved helping families cope with trauma, assault, abuse and terminal illness. This challenging work prepared her for the behavior modification work she does with dogs and their families.Veronica is a pioneer in the community and strives to elevate the dog training profession and is committed to a humane and effective, modern science-based approach when working with dogs and their people. She believes that learning is lifelong and should be fun for all learners. She is an avid and eager learner herself and participates in continuing education regularly. She hosts workshops and seminars for dog trainers and dog owners and attends conferences with leaders in the field of science-based animal behavior. She is also proud to host K9 Nose Work® Odor Recognition Tests and Trials. Veronica is a member of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), Pet Professional Guild (PPG), International Association of Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). Veronica is a supporter of various animal non-profit groups dedicated to keeping domestic companions in their homes. She is passionate about enriching the lives of companion animals, building relationships and communication with pet parents and is committed to helping dogs displaced in rescue. In her spare time, Veronica enjoys training her own dogs, traveling, wine tasting, crafting cocktails and photography.
Certifications:
MSW, KPACTP, CBATI-KSA, CCUI, CNWI, FDM
Dog training services include
- Aggressive dog training
- Deaf dog training
- Reactive dog training
- In home training
- Puppy training
More info about Veronica Selco's dog training:
I offer private and group training in-studio, in-home and online. We have private and group training for puppies, adolescent dogs and adults. We train companion and sport competition dogs. We train dogs and their people.
Behavioral issue focus:
I work with dogs with fear, anxiety and aggression.
Dog training methods:
I'm committed to a modern, humane, force-free approach to training dogs and people.
Why I became a dog trainer:
My own desire to enrich the lives of my own companion animals and my commitment to helping people led me on a journey to helping people build lifelong relationships of clear communication and trust.
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
Educating people about normal doggie behaviors!
My #1 dog training tip:
Take it one step at a time and celebrate all small successes.
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