Mireille Baumoel, CPDT-KA
Mireille with Taeya as a puppy
Mireille Baumoel is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and has been training dogs professionally since 2004.
Mireille studied to be a dog trainer when she lived in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was one of only a handful of dog trainers at that time using clickers and reward-based training.
Unlike many trainers who have switched from aversive to positive training, Mireille has been committed to using positive, dog-friendly training from the beginning. When she and her husband obtained Taeya, an extremely shy, fearful German shepherd puppy, they were totally unprepared for the change their lives would take. Their puppy was petrified of strangers and life in general, and Mireille was desperate for a way to help her dog overcome her fears. A positive, clicker-training class was recommended to them, and Mireille’s foray into dog training began. The beginning puppy class led to more classes and a lifetime of training to help Taeya overcome her fears.
In the long process of working with Taeya, Mireille developed a special interest in shy, fearful and aggressive dogs, and she firmly believes in the benefit of positive methods in helping these dogs overcome their behavioral issues.
With the addition of a human son, Mireille has also fostered a keen interest in helping families with their dogs. She has developed specific classes and training exercises to teach children how to stay safe and still have fun with dogs.
Mireille earned her bachelor’s of science degree in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from the University of California, San Diego. She attained CPDT status in March, 2006, from the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers and is certified by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Mireille is also a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a group promoting positive training methods in dog training.
Mireille lives in Kirkland with her husband, young son, and their current dog, Artoo, a very friendly and confident white German shepherd. If you are in class at Ahimsa Dog Training with Mireille and would like to contact her, you can email her at mireille@doggiezen.com. For general questions about Ahimsa Dog Training, please contact Grisha at info@doggiezen.com, call 206-364-4072, or use our contact form.
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