DOG SPECIALTIES
DOG SPECIALTIES

DOG SPECIALTIES

$45/hour
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Introduction
I make every effort in the time allowed to get client and their dog working together I make training fun! Helping those with their pets succeed in a balanced relationship Very rewarding to see a dog change his behavior
Overview

Hired 142 times

Serves Shawnee, OK

Background checked

45 years in business

Business hours

Sun1:00 pm - 7:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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2018

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2017

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2016

Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.

Excellent 4.9

69 reviews

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Brian H.
May 22, 2024
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I couldn’t be more satisfied with the work that Cynthia and JD did with my dog Klara. Klara was very aggressive with other dogs, and constantly barking. They were able to train her to be calm and ignore other dogs (and stop barking), and then teach me what I should be doing to always have Klara’s attention. The change in Klara is amazing. The whole experience has been positive, and it was clear that Klara loved and respected Cynthia and JD. And even though I had been a dog owner before, they offered me several helpful tips that I was previously unaware of. I highly recommend Dog Specialties.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Torrey S.
Nov 30, 2023
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I couldn’t have chosen better trainers! Cynthia and JD has been great for me as a first time dog owner. Will continue to seek their guidance! Highly recommend!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Crate training • Chewing • Digging • Biting • Barking • House training • Destructive behavior • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Howard H.
Jun 12, 2023
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We are very pleased with the work Cynthia and her son did for our dog. We got her as a puppy early in the pandemic, so it was difficult to train her professionally, and she wasn’t properly socialized around other people. Although she was often very sweet and loving, she had developed some bad habits such as barking at animals on the TV, running around and biting when it was time for a walk, and barking at any sound she heard overnight. We decided to leave our dog with Cynthia for three weeks, during which we came out three times to see the dog and work on training. She has now been home with us for two weeks, and the change in our dog has been dramatic. She no longer barks at the TV and stays quiet overnight. When she does bark, we correct her and she remains quiet. She gets excited for walks but behaves calmly. It’s as if Cynthia provided us with a way to properly communicate with our dog. She is responsive to our commands and eager to please us. It was well worth the time and effort.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Leash pulling • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Amanda B.
Mar 5, 2024
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I used to dread taking my dog Benny on walks because she was reactive to a lot of things men, anything on wheels, trying to get to dogs she couldn’t see but could hear. It was absolutely anxiety inducing and I really didn’t know what to do. We have had three sessions with Cynthia so far and it has been a game changer. I can now take Benny on walks and not be terrified something could happen. She walks with me now and does not pull me over trying to get to things. She is much better with men and even lets Cynthia’s son handle her. Cynthia and her son are so knowledgeable and patient and I am so happy with the progress Benny has made. We still have a lot to work on but I am so happy we BOTH can enjoy walks now.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Kathi J.
Oct 8, 2022
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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Cynthia Thompson