Looking for a trick to teach your dog at home? Try these steps to achieve a puppy push-up!
Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP
Darris joined Petco in 2012 and currently serves as National Dog Training Manager, focusing on program operations, communications, training and development. His implementation of innovative programs and commitment to pets’ whole health & wellness has helped establish Petco’s national dog training program as a leader in the industry. Darris has worked in the industries of animal training, behavior and pet lifestyle and has been a professional dog trainer for over 10 years. Darris is recognized with the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers as CPDT-KA and holds certifications as a Fear-Free Animal Trainer, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen® Evaluator, professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and is the Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). He has trained animals at zoological facilities in Southern California, working with both domestic and exotic animals. He fosters dogs, volunteers with local dog rescues and adoption partners in both Texas and California, and has worked on the front lines in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Darris also serves as an on-air contributor to local and national television and print publications on pet lifestyle and animal behavior.
Articles Written by Darris Cooper
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