My Training Philosophy

I believe in training dogs using positive motivation techniques.  I understand that there is no one way to train a dog and that each dog will respond differently.  My goal is to obtain the desired behavior, using whatever means necessary for the dog.  I try to make obedience training a fun and pleasurable experience for the dog as well as the handler.

 

 

Experience

I have been teaching private and group obedience lessons and behavior modification for nine years, from puppy class all the way up to advanced obedience.  I am a Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the AKC, and a certified evaluator for Therapy Dogs International. 

 

 

Personal Achievements

My Sheltie mix, Trixie, is a Canine Good Citizen and earned Companion Dog (CD) titles from UKC, AMBOR and ASCA before retiring from performance events.  Trixie’s retirement job is that of a registered therapy dog.  

 

My Sheltie, Bear, is also a Canine Good Citizen.  Bear has earned CDs from the AKC, CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and UKC.  We are currently working toward our CDX and having fun on the agility course, earning lots of NADAC titles. 

 

My Aussie, Indy, is a Canine Good Citizen and a registered therapy dog.  Indy is currently in training for obedience and agility. 

 

I also foster Shelties for Minnesota Sheltie Rescue.  I typically get the “problem” dogs that need socialization, confidence or other behavior modification.