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Our mission at Harrisburg's great dog program

We are a federally-recognized 501(c)3 charitable organization formed to provide low-cost training support and education to dog owners in the greater Harrisburg area. We support relationship-based training and behavior modification plans that focus on the use of positive reinforcement.

We want to provide our services to those who:

Cannot afford a trainer

Have been turned away

Have been dissatisfied with prior training

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Our Philosophy

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We support relationship-based training and behavior modification plans that employ a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive approach (LIMA) which focuses on the use of positive reinforcement. LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective.

Certifications

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All of our trainers are members of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

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Our volunteers are PetCPR+ certified

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We are a LGBTQIA+ safe space

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