Dog Culture
In this episode, Isabel invites expert dog trainer, Lorena Leon Patti, to discuss canine culture in the US. Lorena has worked with some of the best of the best in the dog training industry. She has attained some of the highest accreditations available to dog training professionals. Lorena is one of the most knowledgeable and profoundly dedicated dog trainers Isabel has had the pleasure to have on the show.
During their conversation, Isabel and Lorena navigate the goal of dog training and how to find a reputable and trustworthy dog trainer. They break down obedience, debunked science, and how our relationships with dogs can be described as a relationship between humans and aliens. Isabel and Lorena are both Latina women that grew up with very different views of dogs than they have now. As their understanding of dogs has evolved, so has the industry and dog culture at large.
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BIO:
Lorena has been serving southwest Orlando for 15 years. A Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), a member of the hand-picked Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training team, a Fear Free Certified Professional, a Family Paws Parent Educator, credentialed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), she offers programs for new puppies, general good manners, and behavior issues such as aggression, fear, and for dogs suffering from separation anxiety.
Lorena has earned degrees in science and technology and stays abreast of the latest on animal behavior through continuing education in the field. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Lorena's services are also available in Spanish.