{"id":9,"date":"2012-05-22T02:53:32","date_gmt":"2012-05-22T02:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.147.242.164\/~risingw2\/reppep213\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2024-10-08T16:13:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:13:31","slug":"services-offered","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/services-offered\/","title":{"rendered":"Services Offered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1D4E75&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pexels-brixiv-3050330.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;soft-light&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;In-home Dog and Puppy Training Services in Cary, Apex, Raleigh, and Holly Springs, NC&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The convenience of <strong>in-home<\/strong>, <strong>positive reinforcement<\/strong> training provided by a <strong>certified trainer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F6D77B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-26px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>In-home Dog and Puppy Training Services Include:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-27px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Puppy Socialization\/development-<\/strong>\u00a0 Just as your puppy is vaccinated to prevent future illnes, this program is a behavioral &#8220;vaccination&#8221; to prevent future behavioral issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jumping up on guests<\/strong> &#8211; Dogs, particularly puppies, are compulsive greeters. Best to sit while doing so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nuisance barking-<\/strong> Silence is golden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chewing-<\/strong> Furniture and shoes are not chew toys. Critical for your puppy to learn this ASAP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pulling On Walks-<\/strong> Keep both arms the same length with no pulling. Utilize your walks to improve obedience reliability and have fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby on the Way?<\/strong> I&#8217;m a Licensed Family Paws Educator helping families prepare for the homecoming of a newborn into a home with resident dog.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;265px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-26px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lack of Impulse Control-<\/strong> Calm is good. All puppies and adult dogs need to learn this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nipping\/Play Biting-<\/strong> It still hurts even if it&#8217;s play, especially with those needle puppy teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canine Good Citizen training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>House Training<\/strong> (puppy and adult dogs)<br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Enrichment for Senior Dogs<\/strong><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Obedience-\u00a0<\/strong> Reliable obedience cues can be a life saver. All sessions utilize step-by-step formal lesson plans for obedience cues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toddlers and Dogs. How to keep your sanity. <\/strong>I&#8217;m a licensed Family Paws Educator, coaching parents on how to manage interactions between families and their dogs (including puppies).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Services Offered<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kids.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;kid playing with a dog&#8221; title_text=&#8221;kids&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Kids and Dogs<\/h3>\n<p>75% of reported bites are to children between the ages of 5-14. Let\u2019s teach your children appropriate ways to interact with dogs. <a href=\"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/HMRef3.jpg\">Read a review of my presentation of \u201cChildren and Dogs\u201d for the Holistic Moms Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rising-Star-Dog-Training-Infant.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Clicker Training a white puppy&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Rising Star Dog Training Infant&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;168px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;12px||18px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Baby on the way? Toddlers already in your home?<\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;m a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familypaws.com\/\"><strong>Family Paws LLC<\/strong><\/a> Educator.<\/p>\n<p>Family Paws provides specialized programs and support for new and expecting parents with dogs. My goal is to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with infants, young children and family dogs. \u201cHow can we prepare with our dog for life with baby\/children?\u201d Please contact me and we can discuss this.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CGC-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;husky and American eskimo standing on a grassy field&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CGC&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Canine Good Citizen<\/h3>\n<p>Teach your pooch the ten steps required to be certified by the AKC (your dog doesn\u2019t have to be a pure breed dog to be eligible) as a Canine Good Citizen. Great program for your puppy too. I am a certified CGC evaluator.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/older-dog.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;older dog close-up&#8221; title_text=&#8221;older-dog&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Old dogs&#8221; new tricks Obedience Training<\/h3>\n<p>Your pooch, regardless of what age, can be taught any obedience cue from basics like &#8220;stay&#8221; to loose leash walking. You&#8217;ll be amazed at how much your adolescent or adult dog can (and wants to) learn. It&#8217;s never too late to start.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/puppies.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;husky puppies playing&#8221; title_text=&#8221;puppies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Puppy Socialization and Basic Obedience<\/h3>\n<p>The first 14 weeks of life are the most important in the life of your puppy (<a href=\"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puppy_Socialization_Position_download_-_10-4-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn more here<\/a>). This is the time to prevent prevent lifelong problems such as phobic reactions to strangers; noises; children; and separation anxiety as well as prevention of antisocial behavior. In addition, you&#8217;ll learn h<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #383838;\">ouse training made easy for you and your puppy.<\/span> I&#8217;ll also teach you how to prevent puppy nipping; jumping up on people; chewing the wrong stuff; And we&#8217;ll teach your puppy to reliably respond to basic obedience cues like &#8220;sit&#8221; &#8220;stay&#8221; &#8220;come&#8221; &#8220;drop&#8221; They are potentially life saving cues.\u00a0 As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get your puppy started on the right paw.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;179px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(29,78,117,0.61)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; width=&#8221;97.8%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;375px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||24px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><b>The benefits of private training versus group class training.<\/b><\/h1>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you were attempting to\u00a0memorize a poem, which environment would be more conducive &#8211; the library,\u00a0or a fireworks show? It\u2019s the same for your puppy or dog. Science has proven, time\u00a0and again, that new behaviors are most effectively taught in low distraction environments, like your living room rather than a\u00a0class in a new environment with new dogs, new people, new sounds and scents all distracting your dog.<\/li>\n<li>In a private setting, one-on-one assistance is how training is accomplished. In a group setting,\u00a0at the end of a six week course, typically you\u2019ll receive only 45 minutes of direct coaching and often this coaching is done by an assistant, not\u00a0the trainer.<\/li>\n<li>While it&#8217;s critical to socialize a puppy so the he\/she meets lots of new people, after the first class, your puppy doesn&#8217;t gain any socialization she\/he has already met every owner and puppy in the class.<\/li>\n<li>Some dogs (and owners) are\u00a0not suited to class situations no matter how large or small the class may\u00a0be. In fact, it\u2019s not unusual for dogs to learn undesirable behavior in\u00a0group settings.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs do not generalize\u00a0behavior well. Often, what they learn away from home in a class setting, is\u00a0forgotten when back in their home.<\/li>\n<li>If your schedule is\u00a0already bursting at the seams, finding the time to pack up Fido and drive to the group class can be a real burden. With private, in home training, I come to you and your dog learns manners within the home environment where he or she lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The convenience of in-home, positive reinforcement training provided by a certified trainerIn-home Dog and Puppy Training Services Include:Puppy Socialization\/development-\u00a0 Just as your puppy is vaccinated to prevent future illnes, this program is a behavioral &#8220;vaccination&#8221; to prevent future behavioral issues. Jumping up on guests &#8211; Dogs, particularly puppies, are compulsive greeters. 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Best to sit while doing so.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Nuisance barking-<\/span> Silence is golden.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Chewing-<\/span> Furniture and shoes are not chew toys. Critical for your puppy.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Pulling On Walks- <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ke<\/span><\/span>ep\u00a0both arms the same length<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 350px; float: left; padding: 5px;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Lack of Impulse Control- C<\/span>alm is good. All puppies need to learn this.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Nipping\/Play Biting-<\/span> It still hurts even if it's play especially with those needle puppy teeth.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Canine Good Citizen training<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">House Training<\/span> (puppy and adult dogs)<strong>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Life Enrichment for Senior Dogs<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Obedience-\u00a0<\/span> Reliable obedience cues can be a live saver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><b>The benefits of private training versus group class training.<\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>If you were attempting to\u00a0memorize a poem, which environment would be more conducive - the library,\u00a0or a fireworks show? It\u2019s the same for your puppy or dog. Science has proven, time\u00a0and again, that new behaviors are most effectively taught in low distraction environments, like your living room rather than a\u00a0class in a new environment with new dogs, new people, new sounds and scents all distracting your dog.<\/li>\n \t<li>In a private setting, one-on-one assistance is how training is accomplished. In a group setting,\u00a0at the end of a six week course, typically you\u2019ll receive only 45 minutes of direct coaching and often this coaching is done by an assistant, not\u00a0the trainer.<\/li>\n \t<li>While it's critical to socialize a puppy so the he\/she meets lots of new people, after the first class, your puppy doesn't gain any socialization she\/he has already met every owner and puppy in the class.<\/li>\n \t<li>Some dogs (and owners) are\u00a0not suited to class situations no matter how large or small the class may\u00a0be. In fact, it\u2019s not unusual for dogs to learn undesirable behavior in\u00a0group settings.<\/li>\n \t<li>Dogs do not generalize\u00a0behavior well. Often, what they learn away from home in a class setting, is\u00a0forgotten when back in their home.<\/li>\n \t<li>If your schedule is\u00a0already bursting at the seams, finding the time to pack up Fido and drive to the group class can be a real burden. With private, in home training, I come to you and your dog learns manners within the home environment where he or she lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">Services Offered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 700px; float: left; padding: 10px;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Puppy Socialization and Basic Obedience: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #383838;\">The first 14 weeks of life are the most important in the life of your puppy (<a href=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puppy_Socialization_Position_download_-_10-4-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn more here<\/a>). This is the time to prevent prevent lifelong problems such as phobic reactions to strangers; noises; children; and separation anxiety as well as prevention of antisocial behavior. In addition, you'll learn h<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #383838;\">ouse training made easy for you and your puppy.<\/span> I'll also teach you how to prevent puppy nipping; jumping up on people; chewing the wrong stuff; And we'll teach your puppy to reliably respond to basic obedience cues like \"sit\" \"stay\" \"come\" \"drop\" They are potentially life saving cues.\u00a0 As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get your puppy started on the right paw.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>\"Old dogs\" new tricks Obedience Training: <\/strong><\/span>Your pooch, regardless of what age, can be taught any obedience cue from basics like \"stay\" to loose leash walking. You'll be amazed at how much your adolescent or adult dog can (and wants to) learn. It's never too late to start.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Clicker Training\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>this is a training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it. The clicker is a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct \"click\" sound which tells the animal exactly when they're doing the right thing. This, combined with positive reinforcement, is an effective, safe, and humane way to teach any animal any behavior that it is physically and mentally capable of doing.<\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Kids and Dogs<\/strong>.<\/span> 75% of reported bites are to children between the ages of 5-14.\u00a0\u00a0 Let's teach your children appropriate ways to interact with dogs.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/HMRef3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read review of my\u00a0recent presentation of \"Children and Dogs\" for the Holistic Moms Network.<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Canine Good Citizen<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><\/span>Teach your pooch the ten steps required to be certified by the AKC (your dog doesn't have to be a pure breed dog to be eligible) as a Canine Good Citizen. Great program for your puppy too. I am a certified CGC evaluator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Recommended by Gentle Care Animal Hospital, Kildaire Animal Medical Center, Mayfair Animal Hospital and NC State Veterinary College<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 200px; float: right; padding: 5px;\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-134\" style=\"margin: 10px 10px 30px 10px;\" title=\"long island puppy training\" src=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/long-island-puppy-training-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"1\" \/><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-397\" style=\"margin: 10px 10px 30px 10px;\" title=\"dog training long island old dog\" src=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/dog-training-long-island-old-dog1-e1338865029731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"1\" \/>\n<img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-135\" style=\"margin: 10px 10px 30px 10px;\" title=\"Baby dog training\" src=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Baby-dog-training-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"10px\" \/>\n<img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-137\" style=\"margin: 10px 10px 30px 10px;\" title=\"long island dog training kids\" src=\"http:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/long-island-dog-training-kids-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" border=\"1\" hspace=\"10px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2023,"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions\/2023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/risingstardogtraining.com\/reppep213\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}