KC Lasco

Experienced and certified dog trainer with a proven ability to assess and address behavioral issues in dogs of all breeds, utilizing positive reinforcement methods to teach obedience cues, socialization skills, and proper owner training techniques, resulting in well-adjusted pets and satisfied clients.

• Increased client retention rates through exceptional customer service, empathy towards dog owners' challenges, and genuine passion for improving human-canine relationships.
• Enhanced dog obedience by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and personalized training plans.
• Reduced instances of aggression in client dogs through targeted desensitization exercises and consistent boundary setting.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of various dog training tools such as clickers or treat pouches to recommend the most suitable equipment for each client's needs.
• Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars to continuously refine training techniques and methods.
• Improved client satisfaction by addressing individual needs and providing tailored solutions for each dog's behavior issues.
• Assisted clients in addressing separation anxiety in their pets by creating structured routines and implementing gradual exposure techniques.
• Educated pet owners on proper handling techniques, canine body language, and effective communication methods to strengthen the bond between owner and pet.
• Streamlined training processes with detailed documentation of each dog's progress, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in training sessions.
• Conducted group classes for puppy socialization, basic obedience, and advanced skills to foster well-rounded canine companions.
• Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming training spaces for clients and their dogs.
• Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
• Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
• Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
• Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
• Provided dogs with a variety of stimulating enrichment activities.
• Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
• Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
• Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
• Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
• Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.

• Maintained detailed records of each dog''s progress, enabling better tracking of milestones and areas needing improvement.
• Upheld industry standards and best practices in animal welfare by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base on relevant legislation, ethical considerations, and technological advancements.
• Increased overall efficiency of training sessions by implementing time management strategies and well-structured lesson plans.
• Collaborated with other professionals in the field to discuss emerging trends in canine behaviorism and incorporate them into existing curricula when appropriate.
• Established partnerships with local organizations to provide public access training opportunities for service dogs in real-world environments.
• Improved client satisfaction by providing consistent communication on the progress of their service dog''s training.
• Enhanced service dog training outcomes by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and customized training plans.
• Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
• Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
• Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
• Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
• Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
• Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
• Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
• Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.