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Dog trainer Barbara Rivera

(formerly B. Pellegrini)


My passion to understand & ​help dogs & people has led me to ​study:

Animal Science & Psychology

with workshops in dog behavior at

Cornell University and with captive ​wolves.


I am also a fan of Cesar Millan

I am a dog trainer with over 30 years

of experience training dogs in the home.

My specialty is

No Crate Housebreaking & Home ​Freedom

(Potty Training for puppies

& adult dogs)

I am also a past ​Veterinary ​Technician & ​Emergency Vet. ​Technician

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Training & Methods:

“Every client/student

gets my 110% ​commitment to their ​success.

It is important to me ​that dogs (& their ​humans) thrive.”

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“lay down”

Positive Basic Obedience

Training Stages:

1- I use treats until a dog understands basic obedience ​requests

2- I wean the dog off of the treat and integrate these ​requests into their lifestyle to create a habit of listening.

3- Now we practice when your dog is excited and during ​distractions so you can be assured that your dog can ​listen when they are excited.

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Every dog staying

in my home is treated like

my own dog.

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Sometimes feeding time in my home takes a game of musical gates!

Here I have our guests patiently waiting while I feed a small puppy.

Boarding with Me / Happy Puppy ​Staycation!

For my own clients, I board dogs! all of my dog-​training clients are like family!


For others - I will consider boarding if your dog is:


1) dog friendly

2) cat friendly (or)

3) if your dog has never met a cat and has never ​harmed an animal, I will consider them. Most dogs ​are fine - even if they have never met a cat.

Your dog becomes our family while they stay.

We don't crate, we use baby gates!


I do offer pick-up/drop-off services at an extra ​charge for those within @ 1 hour of Hamilton, NJ.

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Man-made toys: Balls, Squeak, Tug, Stuffed animals, ​Homemade Toys—sock with a ball inside, sock with a ​squeak toy inside. You can also make your own toys! Click ​here for ideas.

Settling Toys: Natural chews are the best for ​fulfillment, settling your dog down, and preventing ​the chewing of wood, walls, and furniture.

Buy a variety of natural chews and try different textures and ​types. Your dog will relish sinking their teeth into these. ​Generally, the more stinky the chew is the higher your dog ​values it, and the longer s/he will settle down to chew it.

On Rawhide

Many people are concerned about Rawhide chews. ​Investigation into a recent social media viral video warning ​people about the dangers of Rawhide is UNTRUE.


I have used rawhide with all of my own dogs (German ​Shepherds, Rottweiler mixes, Pit Bulls.) I also have ​recommended rawhide for my client’s dogs and everyone gets ​some when I board at my home. My experience is with ​hundreds of dogs. This study confirms that rawhide is fully ​digestible and safe for all dogs. (JAVMA Vol 197, July 15, 1990: ​Lage, A. et al)


Dogs CHEW and they (eventually) ​destroy their toys. It’s ok, and ​expected!


There are many different types of dog toys and ​chews on the market. Many toys can be safe or ​dangerous depending on the dog or the situation. ​Some toys may be fine for supervised play, but ​you may not want to leave your dog alone with ​them.


Always listen to your own good sense and follow ​your instincts. Don’t hesitate to take away a toy ​or chew that does not feel right to you- especially ​when it comes apart.


Certain breeds (pug-nosed dogs) may not be able ​to have some types of toys or chews because of ​the breed's facial, snout, and teeth deformities, ​they will choke.


Dr. Chris Bern talks about dog chew safety and ​gives good advice here. Stay away from anything ​that is harder than the dog's teeth.



NOT TRUE -- this image (below) is going around with

the warning to not give your dog Rawhide.

This image is from a dog who was given cooked bones, not Rawhide.

Click on the image (on the right) to see the original post.

Rawhide given within reason, is digestible and safe.

False

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These are ​COOKED BONES

they are NOT ​rawhide!

Never give dog COOKED bones!

True

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