Maryland Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist

Meet our Certified Maryland Puppy Trainer / Behaviorist

Certified Professional Dog Trainer / Knowledge assessed | CPDT-KA

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant | CDBC

Utilizing science based positive reinforcement dog training techniques

Our Puppy Trainer Janet Oquendo: 

Janet Oquendo is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT-KA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant – CDBC  – (IAABC).

She is a professional member of:

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers – APDT
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants -IAABC

With one 20 years of extensive dog training education and experience, this ensures she is fully versed on all animal behavior:  she understands how dogs think and learn, and most importantly  is committed to never harm the physical or emotional state of your puppy. 

Janet Oquendo does not support the use of fear, pain nor intimidation to train a puppy. She uses 100%  positive-reinforcement dog/ puppy training techniques.

Janet has x5 dogs;  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 3 Chi/Dachshunds and a mixed Rescue/ Foster dog.

Janet is a clear advocate for animals.

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant – CDBC. Janet received continued education from Veterinary Behaviorist Dr Ian Dunbar (founder of Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)), and she was mentored by Debbie Winkler (Animal Behavior Consultant) of Humane Domain, Maryland.  She also received continued education and support from Dr Ian Dunbar author of  “Before you get your puppy” “After you get your puppy” puppy training books because he is a well renounced Veterinary Behaviorist and dog trainer!

Certified Professional Dog trainer – CPDT-KA – Janet spent several  years as a dog trainer /  behavior consultant at “WARL” (Washington Animal Rescue League now called “Rescue Alliance” in Washington DC), and was responsible for developing animal rehabilitation programs for aggressive, fearful and puppy mill dogs, as well as teaching a series of puppy and adult dog training group classes.

Speaking at the Leisure World Dog Club June 2023.

This lecture was fun and informative for all the residents who currently own a dog or were looking at adopting a dog in the near future.

The feedback was positive and highly welcomed by the group.

To watch the full lecture please click on this  link.