Lisa is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and is a
member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers),
which is a national organization (www.ccpdt.org and
www.apdt.com).
Lisa L. Giesick has worked with animals since 1983. She
worked in the animal welfare field for 16 years. Lisa
teaches puppy kindergarten, private and group dog
training classes and also offers behavior consultations.
She believes that most behavior problems are a because
of a lack of communication and because we are not
speaking the same language. Dog training is about a
relationship and she encourages people to understand
their dogs through positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement is not only more humane than
punishment, but it is far more effective. Punishing a dog
for something he or she doesn’t know will not teach the
correct way of doing something. Punishment will only
make the dog confused and scared. A dog that
completely trusts his or her owner will stay relaxed, be
better able to listen and will be far more motivated to
learn. Dogs learn better and faster with positive
reinforcement. Lisa uses lure reward training and not
metal collars or shock collars.
Lisa managed the Humane Education and Behavior
Departments at the SPCA of Monterey County for
approximately 5 years. While there, she taught humane
education programs to schools throughout Monterey
County giving presentations to students of all ages from
preschool to senior citizens,disabled children and adults.
Lisa also participated in pet therapy programs in the
community, and is a certified evaluator for the AKC
Canine Good Citizen Program.
Lisa spent over eight years at the SPCA of Monterey
County not only in the education department, but also
as the Humane Investigations Supervisor, and a sworn
Humane Officer for 7 years. During that time, she
investigated thousands of calls of animal abuse and
neglect.
Before the SPCA of Monterey County, Lisa spent
approximately 5 years as an Animal Control Officer, and
worked at two other humane societies. Her educational
background includes child development,psychology, and
criminology, basic and advanced Humane Academies.
Lisa left the SPCA of Monterey County in September of
2005 to pursue her own business and taught an Animal
Behavior & Care class for high school students. Lisa has
a passion for teaching that includes both humans and
non-humans. Lisa also taught group dog training classes
at Carmel Holistic Veterinary Clinic in Carmel, California
before moving to Maui in June 2007.
Lisa teaches group classes at the Animal Care Hospital in
Kula, the Maui Humane Society, and at Maui Community
College. She also offers board and train, canine
coaching, private lessons and behavior consultations.
Lisa is married and shares her home with 2 children,
two dogs, two cats and various fish.
member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers),
which is a national organization (www.ccpdt.org and
www.apdt.com).
Lisa L. Giesick has worked with animals since 1983. She
worked in the animal welfare field for 16 years. Lisa
teaches puppy kindergarten, private and group dog
training classes and also offers behavior consultations.
She believes that most behavior problems are a because
of a lack of communication and because we are not
speaking the same language. Dog training is about a
relationship and she encourages people to understand
their dogs through positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement is not only more humane than
punishment, but it is far more effective. Punishing a dog
for something he or she doesn’t know will not teach the
correct way of doing something. Punishment will only
make the dog confused and scared. A dog that
completely trusts his or her owner will stay relaxed, be
better able to listen and will be far more motivated to
learn. Dogs learn better and faster with positive
reinforcement. Lisa uses lure reward training and not
metal collars or shock collars.
Lisa managed the Humane Education and Behavior
Departments at the SPCA of Monterey County for
approximately 5 years. While there, she taught humane
education programs to schools throughout Monterey
County giving presentations to students of all ages from
preschool to senior citizens,disabled children and adults.
Lisa also participated in pet therapy programs in the
community, and is a certified evaluator for the AKC
Canine Good Citizen Program.
Lisa spent over eight years at the SPCA of Monterey
County not only in the education department, but also
as the Humane Investigations Supervisor, and a sworn
Humane Officer for 7 years. During that time, she
investigated thousands of calls of animal abuse and
neglect.
Before the SPCA of Monterey County, Lisa spent
approximately 5 years as an Animal Control Officer, and
worked at two other humane societies. Her educational
background includes child development,psychology, and
criminology, basic and advanced Humane Academies.
Lisa left the SPCA of Monterey County in September of
2005 to pursue her own business and taught an Animal
Behavior & Care class for high school students. Lisa has
a passion for teaching that includes both humans and
non-humans. Lisa also taught group dog training classes
at Carmel Holistic Veterinary Clinic in Carmel, California
before moving to Maui in June 2007.
Lisa teaches group classes at the Animal Care Hospital in
Kula, the Maui Humane Society, and at Maui Community
College. She also offers board and train, canine
coaching, private lessons and behavior consultations.
Lisa is married and shares her home with 2 children,
two dogs, two cats and various fish.
| What others are saying: Lisa was such a pleasure to work with. We enjoyed both of the training classes and the private training we participated in with our Makana boy who we adopted when he was 6 months old. Lisa has a great sense of humor, is very enthusiastic and speaks a dog’s language. We enjoyed the training just as much as Makana. The socialization with the other dogs was priceless. The techniques that were taught were very user friendly making it easy to incorporate into our daily routine. Makana’s sister, Lehua, also benefited from Makana’s training because she now has a better behaved brother. We highly recommend Lisa and are grateful to have her as a resource! Mahalo Lisa, Stacey, Valerie and Makana Sly ************************************************************************************************************************************************ "Bonnie, our young border collie/lab cross was a real handful. She'd been the dominant pup and felt she was in charge of our lives and everything around her. Things were looking grim, but Lisa worked with Bonnie and worked with us, and we now have a happy and obedient family member. Thanks, Lisa! Ric Martini ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Lisa, the "Maui Dog Whisperer" did a fantastic job with Peabo, our 8 month old Jack Russell Terrier. It was great seeing and learning Lisa's methods while working with our puppy. We learned how to manage Peabo better, and everyone says Peabo is going to turn out to be an awesome dog, due in part to Lisa's experience and patient teaching techniques. We highly recommend Lisa to everyone. Frank Miholer and Kevin Rebelo ************************************************************************************************************************************************ I am writing on behalf of Lisa Giesick and Ohana Pet. Frankly, I cannot express enough praises for Lisa and her training abilities. Lisa has trained our two very active Australian Labradoodles Mikaylah and Zara. Their training began when they were about one year old and wild :). They have recently turned two years old, and thanks to Lisa's training, they have settled down. Not only does Lisa take a "positive" training approach, but she is very loving and kind. Her training techniques are simple to follow, and most importantly they achieve results! Lisa will come to your home for training. In our case, that was where most of our training concerns needed to be addressed. Lisa also offers limited boarding at her home, and we are tremendously grateful when she can watch Mikaylah and Zara. Our girls are like our children, and there is no one else on Maui that we would trust them with. We highly recommend Lisa and Ohana Pet... what a blessing! Eric and Jami Farris |
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