| Methods: Joyce Kesling is a dog trainer and behavior consultant located in Sarasota Florida and receiving her education in dogs through Cynology College. Joyce promotes scientific, positive training methods aimed at replacing the sometimes punitive and often ineffective training procedures used by trainers and pet owners. These often ineffective and punitive training methods may contribute to the 4.7 million bites; according to the CDC humans receive annually from pet dogs.
Joyce is always attending seminars and taking courses that help her stay informed with the scientific community on issues related to both training and behavior modification. She’s completed studies in learning theory, the domestication and evolution of dogs, the biology of dogs and associated behavior, dog related business issues, breeding, raising healthy puppies, aggression and recognizing early signs indicating behavior problems, effective management to prevent development of behavior problems as well as how to modify behavior problems. She’s taken courses in conducting behavior assessments (temperament testing), massage therapy, health issues related to behavior, dog nutrition, training tools and equipment. In addition, she offers boarding and day care for both dogs and cats; see what her clients say about her. |