Heidi Suarez
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands,Cayman Islands
Summary
Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique. Caring Dog Handler with 20 years of experience creating individual training programs to help clients manage pet behavior. Positive attitude and well-organized with strong knowledge of diverse dog breeds and temperaments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dog Trainer
Must Love Dogs LTD
Grand Cayman Cayman Islands
03.2014 - Current
- Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
- Boosted community awareness about responsible pet ownership by conducting educational seminars on topics such as bite prevention or household safety measures around pets.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Conducted group classes for puppy socialization, basic obedience, and advanced skills to foster well-rounded canine companions.
- Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
- Offered private consultations for specific behavioral issues such as leash reactivity or resource guarding to address individual challenges more effectively.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Collaborated with animal shelters and rescues to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral problems, increasing their chances of successful adoption.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
Dog Trainer
Paws In Motion
Miami, Florida USA
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Instructed group classes to teach essential obedience commands, fostering well-behaved pets in various settings.
- Collaborated with fellow trainers to develop new strategies and approaches, resulting in improved client satisfaction rates.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Conducted informative workshops for pet owners, promoting responsible dog ownership and effective communication methods.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Implemented puppy socialization classes that promoted early development of essential social skills and appropriate interaction with other dogs and humans.
- Offered guidance on selecting suitable equipment such as leashes, collars, and harnesses that promote proper handling techniques while walking or training dogs.
- Enhanced dogs'' obedience levels by implementing customized training programs tailored to their specific needs.
Education
Certification Program - Animal Behavior And Ethology
Animal Behavior College
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2004
Skills
- Continuing Education in Dog Training
- Canine body language interpretation
- Dog Psychology Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Private training sessions
- Clicker training
- Resource Guarding Solutions
- Leash Manners Training
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Group Class Instruction
- Separation Anxiety Solutions
- Fear and Anxiety Management
- Service dog training
Certification
- Certified Dog Trainer, IAABC International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants 2023
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator 2013
- Behavior Adjustment Trainer (BAT) 2015
- Dog Agility Instructor and Competitor 2004
- Therapy Dog Evaluator 2007
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Certified Dog Trainer
Must Love Dogs LTD
03.2014 - Current
Dog Trainer
Paws In Motion
12.2012 - 01.2014
Certification Program - Animal Behavior And Ethology
Animal Behavior College