Aubrey Sperry, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is the owner and head trainer of Sit Pretty Dog Training. She is certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and by Fear Free as a Fear Free Certified Trainer. Aubrey is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild, and she has worked professionally with animals since 2007. She gained experience teaching people while working as an educator at the Los Angeles Zoo, and learned to work with various dog breeds as a veterinary technician in an emergency and specialty practice in Los Angeles. More recently in Boston, Aubrey worked as a zookeeper at the Franklin Park Zoo, where she trained or assisted in training a variety of exotic animals.
As her career progressed from vet tech to zookeeper to aquarium vet tech, Aubrey realized dog training is her first love. During her five years working in the veterinary field, she noticed that the discomfort animals can have in veterinary clinics makes work difficult for veterinarians and can make dogs and their owners anxious. She has also seen instances of dogs being returned to shelters and rescues due to a lack of training. These situations ranged from differing energy levels between an owner and the dog chosen, to leash reactivity in the city, to simple misunderstanding of normal dog behavior. Being a witness to these common problems has led Aubrey to work with dogs in a way that reduces frustration in dogs and their owners with supportive and positive communication. Aubrey wants to be there to support new dog owners, veterinary clinicians and their clients, and people who are struggling to maintain a balanced city life with their dogs.
As a veterinary technician and avid participant in dog sports, Aubrey has worked with many different dog breeds, and knows how to tailor training regimens to suit different temperaments of individual dogs. She believes that many dogs can adapt to fit a lifestyle that suits a city dweller with the right training and mental stimulation.
Aubrey lives in West Roxbury with her two dogs, Jolene and Guillermo. They are active in the dog sport flyball and can be seen with their team, Ready, Set, Ruckus!, at tournaments throughout the year. Aubrey also enjoys working her dogs in rally obedience, dock diving, canine frisbee, lure coursing, and nosework. She also works hard to make sure her dogs are well adjusted city dwellers. Say hi if you see them around West Rox or JP.
Certifications:
CDBC, CNWI, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified
Dog training services include
- Aggressive dog training
- Deaf dog training
- Reactive dog training
- In home training
- Off leash training
- Puppy training
More info about Aubrey Sperry's dog training:
Aubrey, a certified trainer and behavior consultant can help, there is hope. She will come to your space and assess your dog and your lifestyle. There are many steps we can take, both short-term and long-term, to improve life with your dog. Helping dogs feel comfortable in their environment, with their valued objects, and around common sights and sounds can improve the daily life of your family, both in safety and in stress levels.
Offering private behavior consultations in client homes, group classes, and semi-private sessions for specific issues.
Behavioral issue focus:
Learning and solutions for serious behavioral concerns including aggression, resource guarding, fear, and other sensitivities.
Dog training methods:
We'll begin with a Consultation, which includes detailed discussion of your dog's behavioral and training history, planning for short and long term goals for behavior change, and the start of a training and safety plan.
Most successful training plans require follow up sessions that include continued support in implementing the proposed behavior plan. We build on existing skills, teach new skills, continue behavior change & management.
During our first session we'll discuss a training plan and make recommendations as to the number of follow up sessions that may be needed for your specific behavior issues and goals. Throughout the follow up sessions we provide continued support in implementing the proposed behavior plan so you can see and feel the changes in your dog's behavior.
Why I became a dog trainer:
I fell in love with the process of training when I got my first dog, Eleanor Dwayne. I worked through training her in multiple dog sports and learned how to help her cope with frustration and reactivity. When I got my dog Jolene and she struggled with fear based behaviors, I dove more heavily into learning about behavior modification in a city setting. It is my goal to help dogs that struggle in human society and with the lifestyles they are expected to fit into.
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
I love working with dog owners and watching them observe their dogs learn and change. Often, both human and dog family members need to be supported to modify the situation to be the best for all involved. It is endlessly rewarding to help families get closer and embrace their dog family members for who they are.
My #1 dog training tip:
Know how your environment plays a role in behavior - change that first.
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