About Ma & Paw Kennel
Mission Statement
Ma & Paw Kennel is dedicated to enhancing the human-dog relationship, based on mutual trust and respect, by providing quality, science-based education to dogs and their guardians.
HOW WE STRIVE TO MEET OUR MISSION GOALS
Ma & Paw Kennel uses primarily positive reinforcement (+R) and negative punishment (-P) methods for the training and behavior modification of dogs. Our goals are to make training as fun as possible for the dog and the owner; to resolve behavior problems without doing any harm; and to keep dogs in their homes and out of shelters.
About The Trainer
Gina Gables is the owner of Ma and Paw Kennel - Canine Training Services, established in 1991 and located in Simi Valley. Her training approach focuses on channeling a dog’s natural drives and instincts into behaviors acceptable in the human pack primarily through the principles of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning as well as through methods that appeal to the dog’s canine sensibilities.
Gina has successfully trained thousands of dogs (and their people) in disciplines ranging from basic obedience and extensive behavior modification to training personal protection dogs and herding dogs. She competes in stockdog herding trials. One of the Australian Shepherds she owned/trained was ranked 8th in the country in her division in sheep herding.
Gina has developed several programs, each designed to achieve specific results.
Her approach is not one size fits all. Some of Gina's programs include:
- Adoption counseling
- Puppy management
- On/Off Leash Obedience
- Board and train
- Walk and Train
- Behavior Modification/Management
- Fear/Aggression Control and Management
- Herding dog Training
- Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
Gina continues to educate herself on the most up to date humane methods by attending live as well as online seminars.
In her free time she enjoys competing in many horse related as well as dog herding activities and swing dancing.