Pups To Pooches

Specialties

At P2P, we use force free training methods and reward based training techniques rooted in the latest scientific research to train dogs. We believe that fostering a strong and healthy bond between owners and their dogs lies at the very heart of any successful training program. We believe all dogs can learn. However, just like for us humans, one size does NOT fit all! We creatively tailor our instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles, both canine and human. We offer education that is fun with the goal of creating life-​long learners. We are passionate about what we do. We teach puppies and older dogs, too. We teach kids and grown-​ups, too how to best «be» with dogs. We strive to solve problem behaviors to help keep dogs out of shelters and in their human families.

History

Established in 2012.

Ann’s journey toward becoming a dog trainer began when she lost her best friend, White GSD, Cody prematurely to cancer in April, 2009. Through a series of events following this, Ann found herself on the path leading to becoming a dog trainer. The catalyst for heading down this path, was the adoption of an 8 week old GSD mix in June, 2009. Ann realized soon that she was way in over her head. She sought professional help immediately and was determined to not fail her new puppy, Jasper, who is now 6.5 years old. Jasper became Ann’s greatest teacher. Then, in the summer of 2010, while volunteering daily at Dekalb Animal Services, a second GSD mix entered Ann’s life. Libby came home with separation issues and a high desire to be busy all the time. From working with her own dogs, Ann’s path led to apprenticeship, graduation from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, the founding of P2P Dog Training, and finally to becoming a CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-​KA).

Meet the Business Owner

Ann L.

Business Owner

Ann Lewis, M. A, CCDT, CPDT-​KA holds dual certification in the field of Dog Training. She is a proud graduate of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, a school that is approved and licensed by the state of New Jersey. CCDT stands for CATCH (Canine Trainers Academy) Certified Dog Trainer. In addition, Ann is certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-​Knowledge Assessed: CPDT-​KA.

In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Ann is also a Certified Teaching Professional of French and ESOL. Ann has taught children French (grades K-​5) for 24 years in the Dekalb County School System. She understands not only the way dogs think and learn but also how children think and learn, especially when it comes to learning a «foreign» language. This makes her a perfect choice for families who are raising a puppy or dog along with their children.

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