​​Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc brings unmatched expertise to the Las Vegas Valley working difficult, complex behavior cases that many owners believed to be beyond help.  Most of her clients have already gone through multiple trainers who simply thought solutions did not exist for the problematic behavior issues.  

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Most owners think they need a "dog trainer" for their dog's behavior problems, but behavior issues require more than new obedience skills.  They actually need an applied animal behaviorist.

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An applied animal behaviorist is educated, skilled & certified in both training and behavior.  As an applied animal behaviorist, Eileen can identify the cause of problematic behaviors and craft cutting edge solutions unique to you and your dog or other animal's needs.  

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All of this starts with an initial appointment to learn more about your dog, cat, or parrot as an individual, the behavior or training issues, triggers and exacerbating factors, their motivations, and your goals.  Eileen can identify the cause(s) of behavior issues and their training or behavior modification needs from this information. 

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All first-time appointments are virtual (local follow-ups appointments may be in-person).  The virtual aspect offers significant advantages: accurate firsthand observation of dogs' body language and behavior in various scenarios without the stress or overstimulation of a visitor to the home; teaching skills with a demonstration dog; and maintaining safety with aggressive dogs until safety protocols can be set.  Immediate training and solutions will begin during that first appointment.  You will also better understand your dog's behavior and deepen your relationship with your dog. 

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Behavior modification and training should improve animal welfare and the dog-human relationship, not compromise it.  

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We do NOT use shouting, fear or intimidation methods in our training.  We do NOT use painful tools such as shock, prong/pinch collars, noise aversives, choke chains, or leash/collar corrections. 

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Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc

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• M.S. in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare program at Husson University graduating in 2026. 

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• Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT).  She has thousands of hours of animal behavior education and experience, successfully completing several case studies complex behavior problems.  Read about her certifications here.

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• Eileen is referred to for training and behavior expertise by other trainers and veterinary clinics throughout Las Vegas and Henderson, and board-certified Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) throughout the United States.

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• Competed and titled multiple dogs in AKC agility and NADAC agility, AKC trick dog, and IABCA conformation.  Eileen and her dog Gilgamesh qualified to compete in the prestigious 2026 AKC Agility National Championship!

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• Eileen is highly sought after as a mentor and speaker at international animal behavior conferences and for private workshops.  Recent Public Appearances: interviewed by the Las Vegas Review Journal, interviewed by international ethologist Dr. Karolina Westlund and presented specialized techniques for a case study in Dr. Westlund's ethology course Resolving Challenging Behaviour, delivered a presentation at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Annual Conference, presented a canine behavior seminar for the nationally-renown Barkleigh Petcare and Boarding Expo, presented a 2-day training workshop in France, was a featured interview by Bold Journey magazine, presented multiple two-day Rattlesnake and Environmental Hazards Avoidance workshops at BADDogsInc in Southern California.