Dog and Cat Training

Cheryl Falkenburry, owner of Center Hill School and a dog trainer for over 20 years, offers classes, private sessions and e-mail advice to those who have animal behavior questions. Also featured weekly in The Rural Virginian, Cheryl answers questions to help enhance the human-animal bond. Ask Cheryl by e-mailing her or setting up a private session and start to make sense of mind-boggling animal behavior in order to enhance your relationship with your dog or cat today!

Release Date: June 24, 2009.

Not just for cats and dogs

Over the years, Cheryl has advertised that she helps dogs and cats. Years ago Cheryl used to help parrots as well, and recently she is returning to her roots. Having discovered a wonderful parrot sanctuary in Louisa, Cheryl has been renewing her skills working with rescued parrots. These are wild animals, far from being domesticated, and not an animal companion to take into your home without a great deal of research. Many are loud and prone to biting.

Before deciding to venture out and purchase a bird, it is highly recommended that you contact a parrot rescue and volunteer to learn more. To find out more about our local parrot rescue, log on to
www.projectperry.com .
It's a great way to learn all about parrots before endeavoring on the arduous task of living with one.

NEW CLASS! Only $60 Taking it to the Streets meets in different locations around the community to teach dogs calm behavior in public.

For more information

Ever wonder why your dog seems so stubborn? Does it seem like your dog is just doing things to upset you? Your dog’s behavior may be mind-boggling, but have you ever stopped to think how your behavior looks to your dog? Animal Behavior Consultant, Cheryl Falkenburry, takes you on a journey into dog training from the dog’s perspective. Through the eyes of her canine colleague, Delilah, you will learn how human behavior appears to dogs and how you can change the way you interact with your furry friend in order to close the communication gap between people and dogs.

In Delilah’s Eyes shows how to enhance the human-animal bond by teaching skills to your canine companion which are useful in the human world. By using positive simple training steps, you can teach your dog how to become a good canine citizen in your household and the community.

Click on the "Books by Cheryl" button to the left to reserve a copy.

Feather plucking is a problem behavior often seen in birds kept in captivity, even when living with a loving family. Remember how I always say "love isn't always enough?" Well that's definitely the case when it comes to living with parrots.