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Masters Best Dog Ever
Candice Masters, CPDT-KA
Open today until 8:00 PM
Testimonials
3 years ago
- Patricia VCandice has transformed my dog completely. Rhodesians are a LOT of dog and he was all over the place and out of control. I didnt walk him, he walked me. He ran the house. Candice also trained ME on how to best handle my dog...how to ignore bad behavior and reward only good behavior. Not only does he actually listen to me now but I think our boy is now ready for obedience competitions.
9 months ago
- Laura HIf you have any need for training at all please bring your dog to Candice! We have a very energetic puppy, Pokey. I was worried as we have an older dog. Pokey is like a brand new dog after several sessions. He is so much more confident, and with continued training he is just going to be the best. Candice really trains YOU on how to navigate your dogs behavior and how to change it.
2 years ago
- SÃlvia SCandice was extremely knowledgeable and patient and gave us great tools to work with our dog. We clearly saw progress during the program and have no doubt we will get to where we need to be if we continue applying all the information we got during her training program. Candice's training is not a quick fix but we didnt expect it to be - we just wanted to learn how to best shape our dog's behavior and that's exactly what we got from her program. We highly recommend it.
Fear Free + Reinforcement Dog Training
Candice Masters CPDT-KA owner
and founder MastersBestDogEver. Candice Masters CPDT-KA owner and founder MastersBestDogEver. Over 25 years of experience training dogs.
I am dedicated to Positive Reinforcement, Fear Free, Force Free dog training. I am a certified professional dog trainer, CCPT-KA, Fear Free Force Free certified, and an evaluator for the AKC Good Citizens program. I belong to the Association Professional Dog Trainers, International Association Canine Professionals, Pet Professional Guild, Alliance of Force Free Animal Professionals, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
My programs include AKC S.T.A.R Puppy, Canine Good Citizan, Basic and Intermediate Obedience Training, Loose Leash Walking, Reactive Dog Management, Multi-Household Dogs, select Aggression cases.
I spent a decade training as a K9 Handler in Search and Rescue. I have been a member of California Rescue Dog Association, Monterey County Search & Rescue Dogs, Santa Clara County Search & Rescue. Since leaving Search & Rescue in 2015 I have been helping Families gain the skills on how to have a happy healthy BestDoGEver relationship. Â Â Â
I am dedicated to Positive Reinforcement, Fear Free, Force Free dog training. I am a certified professional dog trainer, CCPT-KA, Fear Free Force Free certified, and an evaluator for the AKC Good Citizens program. I belong to the Association Professional Dog Trainers, International Association Canine Professionals, Pet Professional Guild, Alliance of Force Free Animal Professionals, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
My programs include AKC S.T.A.R Puppy, Canine Good Citizan, Basic and Intermediate Obedience Training, Loose Leash Walking, Reactive Dog Management, Multi-Household Dogs, select Aggression cases.
I spent a decade training as a K9 Handler in Search and Rescue. I have been a member of California Rescue Dog Association, Monterey County Search & Rescue Dogs, Santa Clara County Search & Rescue. Since leaving Search & Rescue in 2015 I have been helping Families gain the skills on how to have a happy healthy BestDoGEver relationship. Â Â Â
About MeÂ
Training Your Best Furry Friends. Your training sessions are private so each one is designed around you and your dog.​
Once you experience
professional dog training, you will wonder why you waited until now. I look
forward to working with you and your pup.  Â
I am committed to providing my clients with effective solutions to training
their K9 companions. My training technique is based on positive
reinforcement.Â
So move forward to your Best
Dog Ever and give me a call today.
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- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator for the AKC
- Certified Fear Free Professional Trainer
- Positive Reinforcement Trainer
Teaching
and Training with Fun and GamesÂ
It’s never
too late to teach an old dog new tricks, and I believe it’s never too late to
train any pet. My services are designed with you and your pet in mind, and I
believe in working as much with you as with your animal. I’m proud of my high
success rate and the level of satisfaction my clients, and their pets, come
away with every time - guaranteed.Â
Basic and
Intermediate ObedienceÂ
I am also a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers , International Association of Canine Professionals and IAABC. So why does that matter? Those are the associations where I go for continuing education units, and exposure to the highly acclaimed experts in our profession.
And how does that effect you the dog owner? You can rest assured my trainings are science based, fear free, force free dog training. I have studied and use scientific learning theory which simply put is how dogs learn.
My training
philosophy is...
- Â teach the dog the behaviors they need to be a good companion
-  Train the dog on what you’ve taught them.
- Proof the dog on what you trained
I also
believe....
Behavior
ConsultingÂ
- Â in motivation for the dog
-  in reinforcement for the dog
- Giving the dog a good foundation
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Loose leash walking is not a single behavior. It is a series of smaller behaviors taught individually to the dog which allows them to manage the information without becoming confused, shutdown or frustrated.
Personalized
and Professional
Behavior
Consulting is my most popular service, which I’ve been developing and
perfecting since I started training dogs. I work closely with each one of my
clients and their animals to implement my proven problem solving process. I
know you have a busy schedule, so I will customize a plan that suits your
lifestyle.
Don’t wait -
try any of my services today and give your pets the tools they need to reach
their highest potential.
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Animal
AcademyÂ
Mutual Understanding Starts HereÂ
$500 1 week IntensiveÂ
Do You Love your dog but got some pet peeves. Are you
wondering how you will be able to learn all that + Reinforcement in a session a
week with the trainer. Are you floundering trying to get your dog to act like
the YouTube dog.Â
I have the solution. I can teach the foundation skills in your home 3-4 days a
week. You can get "how to" instruction and homework. Wanna know more? Call me 408-201-2392Â
TRAINING SERVICES
Behavior ConsultingÂ
150.00
Have a one-on-one consulting session that explains your
dog's behavior quirks and gives you a blueprint on how to create the
relationship you want with your dog. Behavior Consulting with Candice Masters
is where truly effective training is grounded by developing a detailed
understanding and profound connection with the individual animal. This session
is filled with practical information and experience using effective positive
reinforcement training techniques.Â
Bring Home a Shelter DogÂ
$150.00
Want to understand the best way to bring a new-to-you dog
home, whether you have a multi-animal household or just a single
pet?  Want to have a trained professional help you seek out your
perfect companion? This is a 2-session course that lets you "get it
right" the first time, be prepared for your new best friend.Â
Foundation Skills
$350.00
This 4-week package is ideal, teaching the basics through
games and mat work. All things "dog" come from this foundation work. it teaches the dog
patience and restraint gives the dog a choice of where to be and makes it clear
which choice they make pays them. Using techniques of which behavior pays,
helping you understand what behaviors you are paying for you may or may not
want and helping UP your mechanics so your reward delivery is spot on.
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Know your
trainerÂ
Science based training
What does CPDT-KA mean? Certified Professional Dog
Trainer-Knowledge Assessed is awarded to a person who has passed an exam
sponsored by the  Council
for the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and is
a  certified positive reinforcement trainer. The CCPDT was started in
1999 to create a baseline of knowledge that could be measured and used as a
regulatory organization in an otherwise unregulated profession.
I am also a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers , International Association of Canine Professionals and IAABC. So why does that matter? Those are the associations where I go for continuing education units, and exposure to the highly acclaimed experts in our profession.
And how does that effect you the dog owner? You can rest assured my trainings are science based, fear free, force free dog training. I have studied and use scientific learning theory which simply put is how dogs learn.
CONTACT US:
408-201-2392Â
Serving Irmo, Lexington,
Chapin, Cayce and Columbia
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| Mon: | Closed |
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| Tue: | Closed |
| Wed: | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu: | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri: | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat: | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun: | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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