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I use force free and positive reinforcement based methods for handling and training.

My name is Gerda and I am a dog trainer and behaviour consultant. My own very first dog introduced me to obedience training and agility as well as solving behaviour problems. Soon enough my fascination with canine psychology was born. I developed love and respect for dogs as a species and evidence-based dog training, the lawfulness of learning and behaviour, and the proven efficiency and effect on the human-dog relationship of positive reinforcement based and force free training.
 

In order to work with dogs and their owners, I started developing my knowledge and skills in this field in 2017. I learned about
- dog behaviour, emotions and cognition,
- learning theory,
- obedience, tricks,

- behaviour problems and their solutions,

- human-canine relationships and communication,

- canine health and first aid,

- fearful, nervous and aggressive dogs,

- safe and force free handling,

- puppies and socialization,

- safe and empowering play,

- diverse enrichment.

 

More information about my studies here.

In 2021 I started working at Koertekool Kratt mainly with problem behaviours and I am the instructor for our reactivity course.

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