My dad, Frank, was a dog groomer and trainer. There wasn’t a pet we had who wasn’t impeccably trained. Every pet had great manners and could perform tricks: a dog who played soccer and did nose work; another dog who did back flips while catching a Frisbee; a rabbit who was trained to walk on a leash; and birds who talked, maneuvered around obstacles, and rang bells. My dad also taught me gymnastics, which I excelled at until 17 years of age when I broke my leg. I continued on in gymnastics as an instructor and coach, working with everyone from tots to elite competitors. Being a teacher and a trainer is part of who I am, whether I’m working with humans or canines.
With this background, and after years of working as an adult with dozens of animals, I’ve learned how to discern what will work best with an individual animal.
My 15-year relationship with my current dog, Trojan Anthony — a rescued black-mouth cur — has given me an education I could never have learned from any publication or dog-training program.
I’ve worked successfully in a number of fields but I decided to devote my life to training dogs in 2012 when I finished the canine behavior and training certification program at Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. I’m a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, from which I receive CEUs on our ever-evolving knowledge of animal behavior and the discovery of new and more effective dog-training techniques. I’m also certified in CPR for animals.
I invite you to contact me to schedule a free consultation with you and your pet.
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