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“By attending “C.H.A.C.O Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC” classes we learned a lot and so did our standard poodle Dash. Almudena has a first-class facility with a large field for classes, within a larger securely fenced area that readily adapts to the wide range of activities she incorporates in her teaching. She is a personable and caring individual as well as a very knowledgeable professional totally committed to helping owners and their dogs.
The classes are usually small, 4 owners with their dogs, which allows some one-on-one time with Almudena when needed, and the classes are nonthreatening and fun for the dog. With her extensive knowledge, she is able to address any special problems encountered. For example, our dog had spent the first nine months of his life in a kennel being mostly ignored. Almudena really helped socialize Dash and he’s become a confident, happy dog, who likes to play and he enjoys the company of other dogs and people.” – Robb & Kate Palmer, Tesuque, NM
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From participants of the Developing the Confident Dog class.
“Thanks so much for the excellent recall class that Roxie and I attended. I really enjoyed it. You teach important concepts in interesting ways, and your class is a very different experience than other classes I have taken over the years. It was very helpful and thought provoking.” – Patty Sciarrotta & Roxie
**ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT** Class Description: Does your dog and you suffer from thunder-phobia? As you probably already know, helping your dog out when in the middle of a storm is not an easy undertaking. Unfortunately there are many environmental factors (stimuli) that contribute to a dog feeling anxious and phobic during storms. Even though a full rehabilitation of thunder-phobic dogs vary tremendously from dog to dog, we can most definitively teach our pups some skills to help them better weather the storm.
The class is designed to teach your dog how to completely relax during future thunderstorms, or at least how to best cope during a thunderstorm especially when left alone. The level of success will depend, of course, on how long your pup has experienced weather-related phobia and the practice of the skills learned during class.
We will be working with elements of TTouch™ basic obedience and counterconditioning to teach your pup some much needed skills.
We will also discuss different products that can help your thunder-phobic dog as well as possible medication.
Details: Saturday, April 30th May 7th, 14th and 21st from 9:30-10:30 am
Open to 4 dogs and their handlers. Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging or barking at dogs or people).
First class is a ‘people only’ mandatory orientation. NO DOGS please. Registration closes 3 days to beginning date of course or when class is full.
Please bring to class the following items:
– A portable mat/bed appropriate to your dog’s size OR a towel also appropriate for your dog’s size.
– A thunder shirt which you can buy locally or online appropriate for your dog’s size
– A bandanna
Fee: $128.04 (Santa Fe county sales tax included)
Instructor: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.
**ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT** Class Description: Does your dog and you suffer from thunder-phobia? As you probably already know, helping your dog out when in the middle of a storm is not an easy undertaking. Unfortunately there are many environmental factors (stimuli) that contribute to a dog feeling anxious and phobic during storms. Even though a full rehabilitation of thunder-phobic dogs vary tremendously from dog to dog, we can most definitively teach our pups some skills to help them better weather the storm.
The class is designed to teach your dog how to completely relax during future thunderstorms, or at least how to best cope during a thunderstorm especially when left alone. The level of success will depend, of course, on how long your pup has experienced weather-related phobia and the practice of the skills learned during class.
We will be working with elements of TTouch™ basic obedience and counterconditioning to teach your pup some much needed skills.
We will also discuss different products that can help your thunder-phobic dog as well as possible medication.
Details: Saturday, April 30th May 7th, 14th and 21st from 9:30-10:30 am
Open to 4 dogs and their handlers. Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging or barking at dogs or people).
First class is a ‘people only’ mandatory orientation. NO DOGS please. Registration closes 3 days to beginning date of course or when class is full.
Please bring to class the following items:
– A portable mat/bed appropriate to your dog’s size OR a towel also appropriate for your dog’s size.
– A thunder shirt which you can buy locally or online appropriate for your dog’s size
– A bandanna
Fee: $128.04 (Santa Fe county sales tax included)
Instructor: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.
**ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT** Class Description: Does your dog and you suffer from thunder-phobia? As you probably already know, helping your dog out when in the middle of a storm is not an easy undertaking. Unfortunately there are many environmental factors (stimuli) that contribute to a dog feeling anxious and phobic during storms. Even though a full rehabilitation of thunder-phobic dogs vary tremendously from dog to dog, we can most definitively teach our pups some skills to help them better weather the storm.
The class is designed to teach your dog how to completely relax during future thunderstorms, or at least how to best cope during a thunderstorm especially when left alone. The level of success will depend, of course, on how long your pup has experienced weather-related phobia and the practice of the skills learned during class.
We will be working with elements of TTouch™ basic obedience and counterconditioning to teach your pup some much needed skills.
We will also discuss different products that can help your thunder-phobic dog as well as possible medication.
Details: Saturday, April 30th May 7th, 14th and 21st from 9:30-10:30 am
Open to 4 dogs and their handlers. Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging or barking at dogs or people).
First class is a ‘people only’ mandatory orientation. NO DOGS please. Registration closes 3 days to beginning date of course or when class is full.
Please bring to class the following items:
– A portable mat/bed appropriate to your dog’s size OR a towel also appropriate for your dog’s size.
– A thunder shirt which you can buy locally or online appropriate for your dog’s size
– A bandanna
Fee: $128.04 (Santa Fe county sales tax included)
Instructor: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.
**ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT** Class Description: Does your dog and you suffer from thunder-phobia? As you probably already know, helping your dog out when in the middle of a storm is not an easy undertaking. Unfortunately there are many environmental factors (stimuli) that contribute to a dog feeling anxious and phobic during storms. Even though a full rehabilitation of thunder-phobic dogs vary tremendously from dog to dog, we can most definitively teach our pups some skills to help them better weather the storm.
The class is designed to teach your dog how to completely relax during future thunderstorms, or at least how to best cope during a thunderstorm especially when left alone. The level of success will depend, of course, on how long your pup has experienced weather-related phobia and the practice of the skills learned during class.
We will be working with elements of TTouch™ basic obedience and counterconditioning to teach your pup some much needed skills.
We will also discuss different products that can help your thunder-phobic dog as well as possible medication.
Details: Saturday, April 30th May 7th, 14th and 21st from 9:30-10:30 am
Open to 4 dogs and their handlers. Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging or barking at dogs or people).
First class is a ‘people only’ mandatory orientation. NO DOGS please. Registration closes 3 days to beginning date of course or when class is full.
Please bring to class the following items:
– A portable mat/bed appropriate to your dog’s size OR a towel also appropriate for your dog’s size.
– A thunder shirt which you can buy locally or online appropriate for your dog’s size
– A bandanna
Fee: $128.04 (Santa Fe county sales tax included)
Instructor: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.
Class Description: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Many dogs are labeled: “hyper, “stubborn” “ problem dogs” or “aggressive” when in fact, it is their lack of confidence that is the underlining factor for their behavior. As the guardians of these dogs will attests, living with a dog that lacks confidence is a challenge.
In this six weeks course, we will explore a myriad of activities based on reward based dog training as well as the Tellington TTouch® method to build your dog’s confidence and increase his well being.
Together we will develop a dog that is a thinking dog instead of a reacting dog.
Your dog will develop trust, self-awareness and how to cope with a constantly changing environment. As a result he will learn to respond to novel situations with curiosity as opposed to fear.
This course is ideal for young dogs that need more structure, dogs with mild fears or lack overall confidence.
Prerequisite: No prior training experienced needed. However, since a group class can be a stressful environment for some dogs, this class is not appropriate for dogs that lunge, bark or snarl at people or other dogs. If your dog suffers from severe fear or aggression consider private training as a great first step before joining a group class.
Dates & Time: Saturday May 11th, 18th, 25th, June 1st, 8th and 15th . From 11am -12 noon. Registration closes Wed. May 8th at 5 pm.
First class is a people-only class, no dogs please. Open to six dogs age 5 months and older and their guardians.
Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo). Proof of vaccination required at 1︎st class. Or titer test results in lieu of DHLPP vaccines.
Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouchTM Cert.
Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included)
NOTE: Almudena will be e-mailing class participants the Wednesday prior to class with information as what to bring, directions to site etc.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.
Registration is now closed.
Tiny dogs often have a bad reputation. People either adore their small size and quirks, or people think of them as “needy,” “barky,” “obnoxious,” “aggressive,” and the like. Yes, many small-breed dogs, without a doubt, exhibit undesirable and hard-to-live with behaviors.
And have we considered how these tiny creatures take in their world? Then, perhaps, their view of the world is the “problem,” and it could also be the answer to a more confident, relaxed small-breed dog.
This four-week class will teach you what most likely is the root cause of your dog’s problem behavior(s), yet, most importantly, it will open your eyes and give you specific tools to help your tiny breed become a superstar!
The Details: The class is open to six tiny-breed dogs up to 26 lbs. weight. Ages 5 months onward and their handler.
Required Vaccinations: Dogs should be current on their DHLPP vaccines, OR provide a current titter test. Please bring proof of vaccination or titer test (if not previously uploaded on my website) for the first class.
COVID protocol for people: Folks may choose to wear a mask or refrain from wearing one if vaccinated. Primarily we will be working outside.
Dates: Thursdays, October 13th, 20th, 27th, and November 3rd 2022. From 1-1:45 pm. NOTE: The first session is a one-hour, people-only orientation. 1pm-2pm.
Fee: $ 247.00 (Tax included).
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For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit the payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.