FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Hi we have prepaid lesson programs available. So if you want private lessons ask us about those. Our prices for group classes are always listed on our website.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We usually start with a free phone consult and from there we can can set up a private training sessions after which you can opt to purchase a prepaid program or sign up for a group class.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Dieuwke (Dee-you-kuh) van der Velde, certified positive reinforcement trainer through Animal Behavior College, interned at Humane Society of Silicon Valley. With a background as a research technician at Stanford, I believe in continuous learning to learn evolving techniques and tools staying abreast to successfully train dogs. I fully subscribe to positive reinforcement training and adopt this mode of behavioral training for puppies to adolescent and adult dogs. I have over decades of training dogs of all breeds and sizes , which included a three year search & rescue training through CARDA. I have been fostering through rescue groups since 2009 and have helped puppies and adolescent dogs with varied behavioral issues - from socialization, building confidence, reactivity and helped the dogs through positive experiences in controlled environments, so they have a structured process to be successfully integrated into their family and community. I specialize in puppy training, and helping both first time dog owners and families adding a new puppy learn the basics of obedience training so they enjoy the new addition to the family and have a strong bond develop. My training is reward based, using positive reinforcement so humans understand their dog’s needs. I offer both group lessons and private consulting, and have my own training center in West San Jose. I am eager to get started with training your dog and welcome you to reach out to me today! contact me here Dieuwke van de Velde Positive Reinforcement Trainer & Owner Orion Dog Training