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Alexandra Bassett, CPDT-KA | Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer
Alexandra Bassett, CPDT-KA, is a certified professional dog trainer, behavior consultant, and founder of Dog Savvy—a positive reinforcement training company offering personalized online dog training worldwide and in-home sessions in Salt Lake City, Utah.
With over 25 years of experience as a professional trainer and animal shelter volunteer, Alexandra specializes in force-free, reward-based methods that help dogs learn faster while deepening their bond with their guardians. She studied under world champion trainer Susan Garrett and incorporates the innovative Learning Through Games of Choice approach to make training fun, effective, and confidence-building for both dogs and people.
Alexandra created Dog Savvy’s behavior modification programs to address common challenges such as leash reactivity, aggression, excessive barking, and separation anxiety.
Today, she works with clients across the globe through private online sessions and in person in Salt Lake City, helping dogs and their families enjoy calmer, happier lives together.
Dog Training & Behavior Articles Written by Alexandra
Understanding Dog Separation Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, & Solutions
How to Build an Instant Bond with Your New Puppy
Dog to Human Resource Guarding: When a Dog Bites the Hand that Feeds
What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone
How to Stop a Dog from Barking
How to Prevent Dog Separation Anxiety
How to Socialize a Puppy Before It’s Had All Its Shots
5 Biggest Puppy Training Mistakes
How to Potty Train a Puppy
Dog Separation Anxiety - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
How to Train a Dog or Puppy to Settle Down
Should I Let My Puppy Cry It Out in a Crate?
Positive is NOT Permissive: How to Correct a Dog Using a Positive Approach to Dog Training