Simone Wieland

Professional Certifications

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA): Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
• International Association of Canine Professionals: Professional member.
• AKC Evaluator: S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), CGC Community/Advanced (CGCA), and CGC Urban (CGCU) programs.
• AKC Temperament Test Evaluator.
• Canine First Aid & CPR Certified.
• Advanced Education: Graduate of Susan Garrett’s “Recallers”; completed Dr. Conor Brady’s Canine Nutrition Masterclass; completed Larry Krohn’s “Providing Freedom Through E-Collar Training”; current student at the Method K9 Institute for advanced behavioral modification.

Core Training Specialties & Expertise

• Foundational Development: Puppy training from 8 weeks — crate training, potty training, and early socialization.
• Obedience & Conditioning: Puppy basics through adult obedience, progressing to off-leash e-collar reliability.
• Behavior Modification: Leash reactivity, excessive barking, poor recall, destructive chewing, and resource guarding.
• Real-World Handling: The Confident K9 Transformation Program — private coaching and public-environment practice so handlers can confidently manage their dog anywhere.
• Relationship-First Method: Clear, compassionate, proven methods that build trust and confidence on both ends of the leash.