https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/home daily 0.75 2021-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce752b3c2419d0001a9701c/1558716362521-IYW2221T7UHL4T20HFSB/image-asset.jpeg Home - Tapas originated in the Catalonian region of Spain and are small plates typically consumed with wine or vermouth. We combine traditional preparations with local ingredients for dishes that are authentic to both their Spanish origins and New York setting. Learn more about our story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce752b3c2419d0001a9701c/1558722436235-QFBMT3A4SOZOULYKTV01/image-asset.jpeg Home - Vermouth is the typical accompaniment to tapas and we invite you to sample our extensive and surprising list. In addition, we offer craft beer, Spanish and American wines, a full bar and a variety of delightful non-alcoholic options. https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/d64ade76-64aa-4eaf-aff4-9d6652befc37/unsplash-image-U3aF7hgUSrk.jpg Home https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/about daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/37891179-b870-4e49-b50c-895a2f17838d/Paps+%26+me.jpg About Karen Winter CPDT-KA, B.A. Karen Winter is the owner and lead trainer of PV Positive Dog Training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a graduate of Bryn Mawr College (B.A.). With a desire to help dogs and humans better communicate and bond, Karen transitioned from a successful career in advertising to owning her own business teaching people to train their dogs using positive reinforcement techniques. To acquire her CPDT credentials 12 years ago, Karen spent over 300 hours both as an apprentice to some of the best trainers in L.A. and as a contract trainer in Long Beach. She also passed the rigorous CPDT-KA test in 2010 to confirm her thorough knowledge of science-based dog training. To maintain her CPDT standing, Karen keeps current on the latest techniques and science in the field, attending dog training and behavior seminars, webinars, workshops, and conferences as well as through extensive reading. Karen has attended seminars and learned from such training luminaries as Emily Larlham, Patricia McConnell, Ken Ramirez, Grisha Stewart, Nicole Wilde, Suzanne Clothier, and Sue Sternberg. Karen is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the IAABC, and the Pet Professional Guild, which requires a staunch commitment to using the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) training methods and equipment. Karen also acted as Master Facilitator of the Southern California Dog Trainers’ Forum, now the Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California. In addition, Karen has been a volunteer for dog rescue and welfare organizations, such as the spcaLA, Red Rover, Bark Avenue, Italian Greyhound Rescue of Southern California, and Papillon Haven Rescue. Karen lives in Palos Verdes with her papillon Cricket. https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-06 https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/philosophy daily 0.75 2021-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/1640474894535-IROOQKVLQIXP5OG1QA0T/unsplash-image-T-0EW-SEbsE.jpg Philosophy - PV Positive Dog Training uses scientifically researched, force-free methods of training that are the most humane, effective, and long-lasting. Positive methods promote a confident, relaxed, and thinking dog as well as the strongest, healthiest bond between dog and guardian. With positive reinforcement training, rewards, such as treats and play, are used to reinforce desired behavior. Expect to use many tiny treats or a portion of your dog’s normal diet during training since food represents the most reliable means to reinforce behavior. Since food can be delivered quickly, it best allows for the necessary repetition to instill learning. Behaviors that have been effectively reinforced will be repeated whereas behaviors that are not reinforced will extinguish. Since some behaviors, such as barking and chewing, can be self-reinforcing, we must set up our dog’s environment so that undesirable behavior is less likely to occur. If it does happen, we determine the antecedent cause and attempt to change it. We also teach the dog a Positive Interrupter sound as well as Leave It and Drop It cues to interrupt unwanted behavior and re-direct the dog. No force, intimidation, pain, or other outdated dominance techniques will ever used in training as these methods often result in fear, anxiety, aggression, and/or other unwanted behaviors. As such, no prong, choke, or shock collars will be used or tolerated. To improve communication between human and dog, we train using reward markers, such as the word “yes” or the click of a clicker, delivered the moment the dog performs the desired behavior. The reward marker alerts the dog that s/he did the right behavior and will be rewarded—typically with a tiny treat. Once the dog learns the behavior, the reward marker and treat will be phased out, and the human can just praise the dog or reinforce with life rewards, such as the opportunity to go outside or to play fetch. However, it is often best to reinforce the learned behavior intermittently with a treat to keep the behavior strong since food is the most effective motivator with most dogs. PV Positive Dog Training specializes in not only puppy training and pet manners, but also dog-dog reactivity cases, which present as barking, growling, or lunging at another dog while on leash. Gradual desensitization and counter-conditioning and/or behavior-adjustment-training (B.A.T.) is used to cure or reduce dog-dog reactivity. https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/group-training daily 0.75 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/61af9293-a9a9-4cc4-89f5-9dfb20d674d2/lab+%26+shiba+from+dinah.jpg Group Training - Group Classes Periodically offered at Robert E. Ryan Park through Rancho Palos Verdes Parks & Recreation (currently on hiatus) Teach your dog basic manners: Sit, Down, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Come, Leave It, and Drop It Visit the link below to register, if offered: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rpv/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=dog&viewMode=list https://www.pvpdogtraining.com/private-training daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/1640478841250-BH44N2HMUSMIGXLTUUR1/unsplash-image-8-sgismcDAQ.jpg Private Training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/1644960931705-5LKA67MH01O3DVHG790B/pekinese-puppy-1-1344713+%281%29.jpg Private Training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c777e3824a917aebfea103/1644961350474-DQCTR7792VERE79EMKWU/black-dog-1393864.jpg Private Training