 DogPACT is
a full-service behavioral
training company located
in Long Beach, California.
DogPACT was founded in
1996 by Terry Long, CPDT-KA,
an accomplished trainer
and winner
of a 2006 Dog Writers of
America Maxwell Award.
Our philosophy is founded
upon the scientific principles
of learning theory and
the use of positive reinforcement.
Our mission is to improve
communication between people
and dogs, thereby strengthening
the human-animal bond in
our society.
People and Animals Communicating Together
DogPACT is committed to
the highest standards of
professional training practices
and methodologies. Thus,
you can be assured that
our programs are based
on solid science, the input
of veterinary and applied
animal behaviorists, and
hundreds of hours of continuing
education. Each of our
trainers is a Certified
Professional Dog Trainer
(CPDT-KA). In addition to
achieving this widely respected
certification, each trainer
has hundreds, if not thousands,
of hours of hands-on experience.
We apply our understanding
of canine behavior and
learning to three areas
of interest:
- Companion dog house
manners and on-leash
and off-leash training
- Behavior modification
for aggression, reactivity,
anxiety, and fears/phobias
- Performance sports
such as agility, flyball,
tricks, and freestyle
Our behavioral focus means
that we take a wholistic
approach to all the dogs
and people we have the
pleasure of working with.
This means, for example,
going beyond teaching a
dog not to jump on people,
but looking further at
other areas in life where
the dog can practice better
impulse control. This broader
and deeper behavioral focus
supports DogPACT’s
mission of helping people
understand how to communicate
with their dogs instead
of just stopping unwanted
behaviors.
We leverage our expertise
by working with clients
who share in this philosophy.
This requires commitment
to understanding how dogs
really learn, practicing
positive reinforcement
training techniques, including clicker
training,
and dedicating the time
to meet their dogs’ emotional,
intellectual, and physical
needs. DogPACT clients
who adopt this wholistic
philosophy are a testament to a shared mission
and philosophy.
DogPACT … a love
of dogs … knowledge … experience … expertise … improving
the human-dog connection.
DogPACT's Services
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 The photographs on this site were submitted
by DogPACT students who may not have been
able to identify the photographer for attribution.
If you recognize your work, please contact
us so that we may give you the recognition
you deserve!
The photo of Terry and
Kiwi (Left) and a few in the slideshow
photos (above) are by Linda
Binns Photography
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A
well-trained dog will open the door to many enjoyable opportunities
with your pets.
Buster
- Top Dog, Hound Mix
Moki
Jo - Demur, Blue Merle Heeler mix
Kiwi
- Youngest of the pack, Petite New Zealand Bobtail Griffon
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