MEET OUR FOUNDER
TANYA LIM, CPDT-KA®
Based in Denver, Colorado
Welcome! I'm Tanya Lim, CPDT-KA®, a dedicated and passionate dog trainer based in beautiful Denver, Colorado. With over a decade of experience working with dogs, I specialize in force-free and positive reinforcement training techniques that foster a strong, trusting bond between you and your canine companion!
My journey with dogs began from a place of love and admiration for these incredible animals. Over the years, I've honed my skills and developed a unique approach that not only addresses common behavioral issues, but also empowers dog parents to feel confident and equipped in their training journey.
My mission is to alleviate the frustration that often comes with dog parenthood and replace it with joy and harmony. This is why as a multi-certified professional dog trainer, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every training session.
My goal is to guide you and your dog towards a harmonious relationship where both of you can thrive. Whether you're dealing with leash reactivity, unwanted jumping behavior, or simply want to teach your dog better manners at the coffee shop, I'm here to help.
Together, we can achieve the training transformation you dream of.
Thank you for considering me as your partner in your dog training journey. Let's work together to create a happy, well-behaved, and confident dog who is a joy to live with!
Feel free to contact me below to get started with a tailored training program that suits your needs and helps you navigate all aspects of living with your dog.
Tanya’s Credentials
Certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA®) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT)
Fear Free Certified Trainer with the Fear Free Programs — aiming to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety & stress related to veterinary and grooming procedures
Graduate of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course — the most comprehensive course on dog aggression for trainers and behavior consultants available anywhere in the world
Certified in Professional Dog Training Skills by the State-Approved Dog Trainer School: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
Certified in Dog Trainer Foundations by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior, fundamentals of force-free training and clicker training
Graduate of the Family Paws® Parent Education (FPPE)
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
In today’s world, training is not optional so it’s vitally important to us to convey that our goal with training is to help build a true relationship between dog and dog parent, rather than one based on ownership, obedience and dominance.
That means that we view training as a way to teach our pupz how to be a good dog in our human world, while simultaneously allowing them to fully be who they are: an endlessly curious, happy, devoted, and playful life companion.
And that means we do everything in our power to help you train your dog in a happy and fun setting so you can build that relationship through the most current, force-free and positive approach to puppy/dog training.
Using a positive reinforcement approach as our main philosophy means that we are teaching & rewarding a certain set of skills and behaviors we’d like to see repeated in the future, while managing, interrupting/redirecting & predicting/preventing the behaviors we do not like.
You will learn how to use food, toy and life rewards to teach your puppy/dog new behaviors and to maintain the skills that your puppy/dog has learned already.
Our goal is to make training fun for both you and your puppy/dog, so that achieving your training goals feels pleasant and easy; no harsh punishment, leash corrections, or special tools required.
MEET OUR FAMILY
When working with us, you are supporting a small family business!
Meet my husband, Charles, and our dog, Zippo!
Even though Charles is not a dog trainer, you may meet him and Zippo, since they often help during training sessions when helpers are needed.
We also co-host the Family Pupz Podcast together and he is responsible for all the well thought out questions we ask our guests.
He often shares how being a dog dad to Zippo has completely changed how he looks at raising a family and how much using a positive reinforcement philosophy has improved on their communication and relationship.
Our dog, Zippo, is our one foster fail! He is sweet and smart and has taught us so much!
He came to CO from TX and was clearly never trained, but with time and patience, he’s caught up on all of his basic manners.
We’ve also been working through some leash reactivity and we couldn't be prouder of how much he’s been able to change and learn.
You can see him in action in our digital “Leash Reactivity Resolved” course where he models a bunch of exercises and skills.
He’s not perfect and we always have new things to work on but that’s what keeps me on my toes and always learning!
In April 2024 our family grew with the arrival of our baby boy!
I have already learned so much through needing to navigate a household with a baby, a dog and 2 cats.
As such, I am excited to continue serving my Doggy Doula clients, now with first-hand experiences and new found understanding of dog-baby dynamics.
I am learning to simplify things and craft the easiest but most effective versions of the skills and exercises that I teach our clients.
“Because training our dogs is loving our dogs” and giving them the chance to reach their full potential as an integral part of the family.
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