STAR DOG OBEDIENCE, LLC
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

My name is Melody Owens and I am the owner/trainer of Star Dog Obedience. I am a Professional Premium Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, a Certified Evaluator of the Canine Life And Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) program as well as a Certified Trainer/Evaluator for Service Dog Teams through the Foundation for Service Dog Support and an Associate Member of Florida Law Enforcement Canine Association (FLECA). My motto since the beginning of training, has always been "Be in harmony with your dog!" I offer training services that help owners solve the behavior issues they are experiencing, prevent them from starting in their brand new puppies or just to have a well behaved, expertly trained, beloved companion that can be trusted anywhere, anytime around anyone. I work with all breeds, all ages, all sizes and all behavior issues. If you have been turned away by other trainers, told your dog was "too aggressive" or kicked out of group classes, I can help you. If you're looking to start your new puppy off on the right paw, quicken house training, learn good manners and prevent problem behaviors like jumping, biting, barking, chewing, resource guarding, I can help you. If you just adopted a dog and want to make sure that new pooch blends seamlessly with your family, both two and four legged, I can help you. If you have children that want to be involved in the raising and training of your dog, or you want to make sure the dog knows how to behave around them, I can help you. In addition to working with clients, both privately and in group classes, I have worked for various shelters and rescues doing Temperament Evaluations so the dogs in their care can be matched up to suitable homes, as well as have a training plan instituted when needed, to ensure the dog is ready for a new family. I currently volunteer my time to help train the dogs in the care of two very special 501(c)3 non-profit organizations - Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Community, Inc (AKA "LARC") as well as As well, I am a Mentor-Trainer for students in the Dog Trainer program for Animal Behavior College. ABC's Dog Trainer program is very tedious and the students must pass a 9 Stage study program before being able to sit in or assist me with my classes. I take pride in teaching my mentor students how to utilize the skills they have learned from studying the books in real life applications. It's a wonderful opportunity to be able to help my students learn and utilize Positive Reinforcement training techniques to solve problem behaviors, as well as prevent them.