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Dawn Pizzoferrato
Chip Takes the Canine Good Citizen Test
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Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, ANWI
Arrow Dog Training
Get Your Dog on Target!
Dawn is an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer, an Associate Nose Work Instructor (ANWI), an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and the owner of Arrow Dog Training. She also works at AnnaBelle's Day Care Depot and is a doggie play time expert!
Dawn is AnnaBelle's resident clicker training specialist and she can help you Get Your Dog on Target! Dawn uses scientifically proven "clicker training" and "free shaping" to teach your dog all the basics plus other fun, useful behaviors. She uses operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, without correction, to help you and your dog build a bond of trust and respect.
In addition to presenting Doggie Do Good clicker classes, Dawn also offers K9 Nose Work® classes and in-home private training. Dawn's group classes are taught at AnnaBelle's on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Dawn has written several articles that you will find helpful in training and developing a positive relationship with your dog based on trust and respect:
- Your Dog Nose Fun! SEEKING: the Master Emotion.
- The All Important Dog Walk
- Why Clicker Training?
- What is Shaping and Why Should You Use This Training Technique With Your Dog?
- Socialization: More Than Just Puppy Play
Listen to Dawn talk about the clicker training method, its origin and versatility on Mid-Michigan P.E.T.S. (Pet Expert Talk Show) on WILS AM 1320 (part 2, part 3)
Follow Dawn on Twitter! Find out what's going on in Dawn's clicker and K9 Nose Work® classes and get training news and updates.
Check out Dawn's training demonstrations and other fun doggie videos on her Youtube channels: dawnpizzo, Arrow Dog Training, and ADT Nosework.
Join Arrow Dog Training on facebook and learn about Getting Your Dog on Target!
Testimonials
- "I had expected just basics, but Dawn regularly added more advanced ideas to pique interest & keep up the challenge." My overall training experience was... "Wonderful. I truly enjoyed learning how to effectively train my dog. I didn't know what to expect for a beginning class & this was extremely informative. I now feel more prepared for any training situation. I learned more than I could have hoped. My dog is now attentive and wants to work for me."
- Jillian C. - Just wanted to tell you how much just a little bit of clicker training has made a big difference in just over a week. So glad I have been introduced to you and your knowledge! Lucy is really enjoying 'coming' instead of 'going' the last couple of days.
- Martha B. - I can't thank you enough for our pawsitive experience with your clicker training class. You pawsitive attitude and your support has helped me in more ways than you will ever know! I've been having some issues with Bella and Cassie doing resource guarding of my husband and I. The only thing that has helped us is clicker training! I recently purchased the 2-tone clicker to work with them together... as they always are... and it's helping tremendously! Just wanted to say thanks. You have given me hope and resources to work through this difficult time with my two girls! Thank you!
- Sheila L. - I was very impressed with your technique in training. Also how Luci reacted to you. She learned so much from you and has much more respect for me.
- Elaine, St. Johns, MI - Annabelle's is AWESOME!?? I took my Golden Retriever to Annabelle's for Dawn Pizzoferrato's Doggie-Do-Good Beginner class and we all had a great time! Small class size so we got lots of attention from Dawn, who's a clicker-trainer extraordinaire! Maybel responded so well to clicker training and positive reinforcement. Annabelle's is clean and bright, and has their own parking which I was surprised about since they're downtown. They made dog training fun and easy when it can be very stressful. We were all thrilled with our experience at Annabelle's, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
- Sarah H. on Google - We attained many good ideas that helped us all in many ways in just two short sessions.
- Roger and Liz, Fowler, MI - Wonderful, thorough... More than my expectations. I learned more than commands, but also how dogs 'work'.
- Jenny, St. Johns, MI - I really enjoyed taking [Doggie Do Good Beginner]. I learned a lot and it was well organized and taught. I will definitely recommend [Dawn] to anyone to anyone looking for an obedience course.
- Katie H. - I just wanted to tell you that over the weekend, I brought Tommy to a BBQ at a friend's house. Her whole family was there (about 15-20 people including children). There were a couple other dogs there too. I got multiple comments about how well behaved he was. Before taking your training classes, he was shy and afraid of strangers and didn't like to be very far from me at all. On Sunday, he wandered around off leash and even approached people with his tail wagging. While everyone ate, he sat respectfully and didn't beg. Thanks to Dawn's techniques, he got lots of compliments and made a lot of new friends. Thanks for your help with him!
- Valerie M. - We learned excellent training techniques for a dog with little impulse control. The instructor was excellent, patient, and clear. My dog learned some good behaviors. I learned good training techniques.
- John and Linda B. - I was looking for a new environment to teach my pup and learn positive methods. This was a fun, positive experience for both me and my puppy.
- Jennifer J.
Dawn Pizzoferrato
This 4 week course will cover the basics to get you started on a trusting, respectful and fulfilling relationship with your new puppy. Each class will include teaching a new basic obedience behavior, like “sit”, down, “don’t pull” and “come” with the scientifically proven training method of Clicker Training. Each class will also include “Puppy Do’s and Don’ts” to answer your specific questions, problems and concerns. And of course, each week your puppy will get to PLAY and socialize. And you, as a “Puppy Parent” will learn what to look for in puppy play, what’s appropriate, what’s not, when to step in and when to let it roll. For puppies 8-20 weeks. All puppies must be current with vaccinations appropriate for their age. Bring lots of YOUR puppy’s favorite soft treats. Class size is limited. Drop in also available for $20 per class. 4 weeks $75: 6-7 pm, Fridays, 6/8-6/29, 7/20-8/17* *no class on 8/10. Price: $75.00
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Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, ANWI uses scientifically proven "clicker training" and "free shaping" used to teach your dog all the basics plus other fun, useful behaviors. Learn how to become a benevolent leader to manage and prevent unwanted behaviors. This is an especially great class for first time owners or newly adopted shelter/rescue dogs. No corrections used as you build a bond of trust and respect. For dogs of all ages. Class size is limited. NO DOGS FIRST CLASS. Wed. 7-8 pm, 5/23-7/11* *no classes 5/30 or 7/4; Wed. 6-7pm, 7/18-8/29* *No classes 8/8 Price: $109.00
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In this class, you will build on the basic obedience and clicker skills learned in Dawn's beginner class to teach more complex off-leash obedience and useful behaviors to your dog. Each week, you will use the "Free Shaping" training method, a fun, fast way of teaching complicated and useful behaviors. Pre-requisite: All teams must have taken Dawn's beginner clicker class or another comparable class that incorporated clicker training. Class size is limited. Price: $109.00
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Does your dog need to burn off some excess energy? Does he lack confidence or need an outlet to fulfill his natural dogginess? Well then this class is for you! Handlers take a back seat and the dogs rule with this fun new sport that encourages your dog's SEEKING emotion. Dawn, a sanctioned K9 Nose Work® Associate Nose Work Instructor (ANWI) will guide you through introducing your dog to this fun, new urban dog sport. This is NOT a socialization class. Reactive dogs are welcome. Come join the fun! Just bring your dog's absolutely favorite food/treat (bacon, cheese or roast chicken may be in order here). Class size is limited. Six weeks: Wed. 6-7 p.m. 5/23-7/11* *no class 5/30, 7/4; Wed. 7-8 pm, 7/18-8/29* * No classes 8/8 Price: $109.00
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This class if for any teams who have completed Intro to K9 Nose Work® or Intro to Odor. If you are on primary reward, we will search exteriors and vehicles using just primary to increase searching drive and fun for your dog. If you have been introduced to odor, we will set up searches for you on adjacent areas using birch oil so you can further challenge your dog with exterior and vehicle searches. Be prepared for off-site searches and dress for weather. Bring your dog's favorite treats! Price: $109.00
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Have you been “Introduced” to K9 Nose Work®? Are you and your dog ready for a new challenge? Are you interested in competition? Intro to Odor will utilize the same foundation skills used in Intro to Nose Work but with a new twist, Birch Oil. Your dog will build confidence, drain excess energy and have fun by doing a variety of Box Drills and Interior searches in a many of locations. To participate you must have completed Intro to Nose Work®, your dog needs a strong, independent desire to search for it’s primary reward and the approval of the instructor. Bring lots of treats and toys! CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED, register early! Price: $109.00
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AnnaBelle's supports and encourages the fostering of rescue dogs. We know how much work, effort, time, and money that foster parents devote to their foster dogs. And, we know how much good training helps to get those foster dogs adopted! Hopefully, your foster dog will get adopted quickly. But, if that happens, you may not be able to complete an entire training class with a single foster dog. We now offer a convenient and low-cost drop-in punch card so you can bring any foster dog to any class we offer! *Weekend workshop classes - 1 day equals 3 punches* Ask about our dog rescue foster parent discount - 1/3 off any class we offer! 6 session punch card only $79. Good for 6 months from the date of purchase. Non-refundable and Non-transferable. Price: $79.00
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Give the dog-lover in your life a gift that is sure to please. Our $25.00 Gift Certificates can be used for any AnnaBelle's service or product, including training, doggie day care, spa treatments and our retail store. Gift Certificates are good 12 months from the date of purchase. Want a different denomination? Call 517.599.0995. Non-refundable. Gift Certificates will be mailed to the address of your choice within 48 hours of payment. Price: $25.00
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