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Animal Behavior Wellness Center

Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax, Virginia lists three credentials: CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT and KPA-CTP. It works in person and online, through virtual sessions, group classes and private 1:1 sessions, using force-free methods. Alongside basic obedience, puppies, recall and lead manners, it helps with reactivity, fear-based issues, separation anxiety and aggression. Boarding is also among the services.

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Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer: 4.6 / 5
Reputation: 4.0
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 5.0
Service breadth: 3.9
Training methods: Force-free

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Animal Behavior Wellness Center’s reputation score is 4.0 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 52% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.0; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 5.0; CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). IAABC-ADT: Accredited Dog Trainer, from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). KPA-CTP: Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, from the Karen Pryor Academy.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.9; 3 ways to train (online/virtual, group class, private 1:1), and help with 8 kinds of problem.

How does Animal Behavior Wellness Center compare with other Fairfax dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in Fairfax.

Highest of 2 scored trainers in Fairfax by Bark Score.
One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Fairfax.
Offers private 1:1, like 1 other trainer in Fairfax.
The only trainer in Fairfax listing group class.
The only trainer in Fairfax listing online/virtual.
Overall Bark Score higher than 96% of the trainers we list.

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About Animal Behavior Wellness Center

Helps with: Basic obedience, puppy, reactivity, recall, leash, fear based issues, separation anxiety, aggression
How they train: Online/virtual, group class, private 1:1
Credentials: CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, KPA-CTP
Service area: Fairfax, Virginia & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pmSat 8am–1pm
Address: 11230 Waples Mill Rd #125a, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: +1 888-438-0788

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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