The common thread in my life is that I love dogs. From an early age I have been fascinated by their behavior and how they are able to form such strong bonds with people. This led me to become increasingly involved in the world of training and behavior.
My journey started with my own dogs, first with 3 Beagles and a Rhodesian Ridgeback, now with a Poodle. I have taken numerous obedience courses and became an instructor. But I wanted to do more. I wanted to not only train dogs, but also understand why they behave a certain way and how we can best help them.
That is why I started following various training courses and selected excellent, experienced behavioral therapists. I believe that the broadest possible approach to dog training is essential, which is why I have also delved into people. Understanding human behavior is just as important as understanding dog behavior because the relationship between the two is the key to successful training and lasting behavior change.
As my knowledge grew, so did my approach. What started as a focus on obedience training gradually turned into a passion for behavioral therapy and education. I founded my own company, with the aim of not only helping dogs, but also guiding and coaching their owners.
Like other inspiring trainers, I work with a relationship-oriented approach to training. It's not just about learning tricks or cues, but about building a strong bond based on trust and understanding. My goal is to provide humane, effective and practical solutions for dogs and their owners, whether they are professional working dogs or simply sociable pets.
My work is not just limited to training sessions on the field. There is also an importance of education and information, which is why I am actively involved in sharing my knowledge through workshops, lectures and online courses. I am constantly looking for better ways to understand and train dogs, and I am proud of my contribution to the well-being of dogs and their owners around the world.
I live my passion every day, surrounded by my beloved family and dogs, by giving training sessions or at our Hondwerk daycare in the beautiful landscape of Voerendaal. If you are curious about how I can help you further, please feel free to contact me.
Alexander de Vetten - professional dog trainer & behavioral therapist
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As a trainer, I am constantly growing and improving. Over the years I have successfully completed many different training courses, attended seminars and read books to increase my knowledge and skills. By learning every day, I am able to keep up with the latest training methods and insights into dog behavior. My method works with the fact that every dog is unique, so every dog needs a different approach based on understanding and compassion. By continuously expanding my toolbox, I can help every dog better and better.
2024:
- 👨🎓 Completed Relationship Centered Training Skills for Reactive Dogs👨🎓 Completed Stress management course for dogs at Amazing Animal Minds👨🎓 Passed the behavioral coach and dog trainer training at Kwispelheide👨🎓 Rocket Recall: Unleash Your Dog's Desire to Return! Simone Müller completed👨🎓 LATTE Pattern Game for Enrichment and Decompression with Leslie McDevitt completed👨🏫 Grisha Stewart - A Critical Comparison of 7 Training Methods for Aggression and Fear in Dogs👨🎓 Relationship Centered Training - Intro to CARAT: Ethology of the Individual completed👨🏫 Walk With Me! Safety, Fun, and Freedom with Leash Training for You and Your Dog (BAT Empowerment Video 2)👨🏫 How to Teach a Group Class for Dog Aggression Using Click to Calm with Emma Parsons👨🏫 Dog Behavior Conference 2024 - Positively from Victoria Stillwell👨🏫 Michael Shikashio - Aggression in Dogs 2 day seminar via Doggo Behavior change strategies in aggression casesDog to dog aggressionDog to human aggressionSafety and defensive handlingConsulting skills and working with humans in aggression cases👨🎓 Relationship Centered Training - Observation Skills 1 completed👨 🎓 Relationship Centered Training - Observation Skills 2 completed👨🏫 Start CARAT Intensive Certification Course https://suzanneclothier.com/carat/📚 Klaas Wijnberg - The Human Dog Stapcontact 3.0 Method🐕 Klaas Wijnberg 2-day workshop, 2x 2.5 hours . Natural contact with your dog: learning to work on balance between you and your doglearning to work on balance between you and your dognatural communication body language and working without wordsguidance that suits your dogunderstanding what your dog needs
2023:
- 🐕 March Start of Dog Work: guidance of play groups👨🏫 Dog Behavior Conference 2023 - Positively by Victoria Stillwell👨🎓 Passed the theoretical final exam training for behavioral coach and dog trainer👨🏫 Completed Assessing Canine Posture and Movement at Aggressive Dog🐕 June Start of private training and behavioral guidance at Pawsitive Balance👨🏫 July: Start application for the Examination for Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed.👨🎓 Grisha Stewart Academy - Introduction to BAT 2.0 for Dog Aggression, Frustration, & Fear (legacy webinar) completed👨🎓 Grisha Stewart Academy - Evolution of BAT 3.0: How & Why of Behavior Adjustment Training for Dog Reactivity completed👨🏫 September: start of the stress management course for dogs from Amazing Animal MindsGiven by 4 qualified teachers in the field of dog behavior and physiology, nutrition, health, lifestyle and medication:Dr. Else Verbeek: Associate Professor in Animal WelfareDaniëlla de Coster: Dog behavior expertDr. Han Opsomer: Veterinarian and nutrition specialistDr. Ilse Rediers: Veterinarian and dog behavior expert
Learning goals:
- Understanding the physiological and mental causes and consequences of acute and chronic stressUnderstanding the interrelationship between stress and behavioral problems in dogsProviding an effective practical toolkit to increase the resilience of dogs and reducing stressEffectively guiding dogs and their owners towards a lifestyle with minimal possible stress Apply theoretical knowledge seamlessly into practice and draw up tailor-made treatment plans👨🏫 The Aggression in Dogs Conference 2023👨🎓 Passed the Aggressive Dog.com - Master Course Aggression in Dogs👨🎓 Passed the Examination for Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed. Title CPDT-KA achieved.👨🏫 Dog Training Approaches Discussion Panel: “Why I Shifted to Empowerment & Reinforcement” with Chirag Patel, Debby McMullen, Jordan Shelley, Laurie Williams, and Mike Shikashio. Hosted by Grisha Stewart📚 Grisha Stewart - BAT 2.0📚 Gary Landsberg - Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat📚 Barbara Handelman - Canine Behavior📚 Brenda Aloff - Canine Body Language
2022:
- 👨🏫 Start training behavioral coach and dog trainer Kwispelheide📚 Jim Barry - The Ethical Dog Trainer📚 Jane Killion - When Pigs Fly! Training Success With Impossible Dogs📚 Liz Wolting - Naturally balanced with your dog📚 Allie Bender - Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life📚 Ryan Terry - Coaching People to Train Their Dogs🐕 January Start Dog Walking Service Born and surroundings
2021:
- 🐕 July - December: gained experience at various dog boarding facilities.👨🎓 June: passed the Dog Boarding Operator training - Syntra PXL Limburg
Taught by veterinarians, behavioral therapists and boarders from the practice. Gained practical experience at 6 different guesthouses/hotels.
- 📚 Martin Gaus - Dog language is body language📚 Toepoels Dog Encyclopedia (latest edition 2010 edition)📚 Nicole Wilde - It's Not the Dogs, It's the People! A Dog Trainer's Guide to Training Humans📚 Julia Robertson - The Complete Dog Massage Manual: Gentle Dog Care
2020:
- 👨🏫 September: start of Dog Boarding Operator training - Syntra PXL Limburg Taught by veterinarians, behavioral therapists (Dany Grosemans) and experienced boarding owners. Gained practical experience at 6 different boarding houses/dog hotels.📚 American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists (Author), Debra F. Horowitz John Ciribassi Steve Dale - Decoding Your Dog
2019:
- 📚 John Bradshaw - This is the dog
2013:
- 📚 Cesar Millan: How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond📚 Cesar Millan: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems