Instructor Credentials:
              Michele M. Godlevski
                                        C.C. (Certified Behavior Counselor), C.P.D.T.-KA, (Certified Pet Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed),
                                           N.A.D.O.I. (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors Certification,
                              Licensed CGC Evaluator, Teamworks Master Level Instructor*

 

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Graduate:
SanFrancisco SPCA Academy
Canine Behavior Counseling

18 years Experience Teaching Dog Training Classes

15 Years Experience
Competing in Agility
Video of MACH-2 Runs
Video of AKC Nationals Runs (2008)
Video of AKC Nationals Runs (2009)
Summer 2009 Agility Runs
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY TEACHING EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE TITLES / AWARDS
CONTINUING EDUCATION UPCOMING SEMINARS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 FORMAL EDUCATION
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TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

My parents tell me that from the time I was a small toddler, I have always loved animals.  After much begging and pleading, I got my first dog when I was seven years old.  Despite the fact that I wasn't old enough to be allowed come to my dog's basic obedience classes, Coco, my Collie, learned as many dog tricks as I could think of -- including knowing his right and left paw and looking both ways before we would cross the street.  We entered a small pet show when I was in the 6th grade and won a ribbon for the "Trickiest Dog".  I will never forget how hard we practiced for that show and what a thrill it was to show off our teamwork.  I remember wishing I could train my dog for more shows like that one....too bad that was before dog agility was a sport!

I believe the main reason I became an obedience instructor is because I spent quite a few years as an animal shelter volunteer.   To me, there is nothing more sad than the situation in which a dog and owner just don't understand each another -- something seen every day at an animal shelter.   Volunteering with unwanted animals can really teach you a lot, but its hard not to leave without feeling devastated by the vast numbers of animals that were simply misunderstood by their former owners.   My mission as a dog obedience instructor has always been to promote teamwork and understanding between dogs and their owners (since I've come to accept that I simply can't just take them all home with me!)  I also designed a web site called "Choosing the Perfect Dog" to help potential new dog owners make good decisions.

My training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement and building a solid relationship foundation. Some of my favorite animal behaviorists and trainers are Bob Bailey & the late Marian Breland-Bailey,  Karen Pryor, Terry Ryan, Sue Sternberg, Jean Donaldson, Donna Dufford, Julie Daniels, Susan Garrett, Jen Pinder, Kathy Keats, Greg Derrett, Nancy Gyes, Stacy Peardot-Goudy, Ronda Carter, Paulena Renee Hope, Chris Parker, and Elicia Calhoun.  I believe that dogs can be trained to the level of service dog training without using force or harsh, inhumane techniques. I love doing pet-assisted therapy work because of the powerful connection dogs have with people in need of attention unconditional affection.  I love the sport of dog agility because I enjoy the relationship it builds between people and dogs and the example it sets to demonstrate this potential to the general dog-owning public.  I feel that both dog training classes and dog sports ought to be taught in a manner that builds and then reflects communication and teamwork between a dog and handler.  I am a firm supporter of continuing education and certification for dog obedience instructors and promoting humane training methods.  I feel very strongly that there is no "one" method to train every dog- each dog and handler team is unique.    The wisest instructor knows how to utilize a toolbox of methods and never stops seeking new ways of approaching training.  I founded Teamworks Dog Training to promote these ideals...and to foster good relationships between dogs and their people.

   

 

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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Founder & Instructor

TEAMWORKS
DOG TRAINING, LLC

Established September 2000

 Agility Seminars: I have been invited to teach agility seminars from Foundation level through Masters level handling. I have written an article for Clean Run Magazine and specialize in Distance and Obstacle Discrimination Skills.

Agility classes:  I have written eleven levels of agility course outlines to use positive reinforcement to teach agility fundamentals.  The emphasis is on safe navigation of obstacles, teamwork between the dog and handler, and proper conditioning.

"Beginner Canine Good Citizen" class:  I have written course outline and homework  to teach the Canine Good Citizen objectives using operant conditioning. Course philosophy based on influences from Karen Pryor, Morgan Spector, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar and Terry Ryan.  I have also written supplemental hand-outs on common behavioral problems (jumping up, barking, mouthing).  

"Distraction Proofing" class:  I have written this course outline from previous outlines and homework  to proof  the Canine Good Citizen objectives. Course philosophy based on influences from Karen Pryor, Morgan Spector, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar and Terry Ryan.  I have also written  supplemental hand-outs on common behavioral problems (jumping up, barking, mouthing).  

"Therapy Dog" class:  I have written a course outline to teach handling skills in a therapy environment.  Topics include ethics, infection control, interacting with special patient populations, visitation mechanics, and liability.    Actual class work is in visual, auditory, and olfactory distractions, medical equipment familiarization, and visitation techniques.  I have utilized materials from Therapy Dogs International, Inc. and the Delta Society.  I have collected information on local  therapy environments and have a referral list. 

"Puppy" class:  I have written this course outline and also teach puppy class designed for proper socialization and beginning training for 3-6 month old puppies.

"Pre-Novice" class:  I have written this course outline to teach attitude fundamentals for competition obedience.  Focus on motivation and making obedience fun, while learning the basics of fronts, finishes, turns, recalls, and heeling.

Doggie Dayschool & In-Board Training:  I have designed program for hands-on, one-on-one training for dogs.  I have personally trained many different breeds in manners training, behavior modification and basic agility.  (My own personal hands-on  breed experience includes Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds, Basenjis, Beagles, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Tevuren, Bichon Frise, Border Collies, Boxers, Britanny Spaniels, Brussels Griffon, Catahoula Leopard Hounds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Collies, Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, English Cocker Spaniels, English Bulldogs, English Springer Spaniels, Flat-Coated Retrievers, German Shepherds, Giant Schnauzers, German Short Haired Pointers, GoldenDoodles, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Irish Setters, Jack Russell Terriers, LabraDoodles, Labrador Retrievers, Maltese, Miniature Schnauzers, mixed breeds,  North American Shepherds, Old English Sheepdogs, Papillions, Pitt Bull Terriers, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pomeranians, Poodles, Portugese Water Dogs, Pugs, Rottweilers, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Staffordshire Bull Terriers,  Vizslas, Weimaraners,  West Highland Terriers.) I have trained over 200 different dogs as the dog's primary trainer in manners training and foundation agility skills.

"Four-Footed Volunteers Program":  I have been asked by several Activities Professionals Organizations and several Corporate Lunch And Learn program coordinators to give a seminar on the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy  and the requirements for handlers and dogs to become certified Delta Society Carolina Canines for Therapy.   I have put together a one-hour multi-media presentation.

"Be Smart Around Dogs Program":  I have designed a one-hour presentation for middle school children on the topics of dog bite prevention, responsible dog ownership, and dog training. I have given this presentation along with my certified therapy dog, Aztec at local schools.

Teamworks Kids Camp:  I have designed and conducted a 3-day camp program for kids and their dogs.

Teamworks Chicken Camp:  I have designed and conducted three weekend workshops in Operant Conditioning training using chickens as a model animal.  Beginner level participants trained a basic discrimination exercise and an action behavior using clickers.  Advanced level participants trained a behavior chain.
 
Dog Obedience Instructor & Training Director,  RALEIGH PARKS & RECREATION, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1999-2000

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 "Canine Good Citizen" class:  Wrote course outline and homework  to teach the Canine Good Citizen objectives using operant conditioning. Course philosophy based on influences from Karen Pryor, Morgan Spector, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar and Terry Ryan.  Also wrote supplemental hand-outs on common behavioral problems (jumping up, barking, mouthing).  

"Therapy Dog" class:  Wrote a course outline to teach handling skills in a therapy environment.  Topics include ethics, infection control, interacting with special patient populations, visitation mechanics, and liability.    Actual class work in visual, auditory, and olfactory distractions, medical equipment familiarization, and visitation techniques.  Utilize materials from Therapy Dogs International, Inc. and the Delta Society.  Have collected information on local   therapy environments and have begun to build a referral list. 

"Pet First Aid" class:  Co-taught a Pet First Aid class based on the outline provided by Pet Tech, Inc. and the materials from the American Red Cross and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

"Training Director" for Durant Nature Park Dog Obedience Classes:  Responsible for all aspects of class design, advertising, registration, supplies, recruiting, and general functioning of the Durant Nature Park Dog Obedience Classes. 

Agility Instructor

Private lessons

1999
 

 Instructed beginner level agility for private and semi-private lessons.  Developed new  outlines and methodologies based on combining teaching strategies from Julie Daniels, Susan Garrett, and other authors in Clean Run magazine.
Agility Instructor, BON-CLYDE LEARNING CENTER, Sanford, North Carolina.

 

1998-1999

 "Beginner Agility": Instructed an introductory level agility class based on existing outline from the Clean Run Book of Agility Training.

"Pet First Aid": Co-taught a Pet First Aid class based on the outline provided by Pet Tech, Inc
Dog Obedience Instructor & Training Director, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB, Garner, North Carolina.

1993-1997
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 "Basic Beginner Dog Obedience" class:  Revised the instructor's outline and student homework. Course objectives: sit-stay, down-stay, stand for exam, walking on a loose leash, recall, and the Canine Good Citizen objectives. Course based largely on Jack Volhard method, with Ian Dunbar and Terry Ryan influences. Also wrote supplemental hand-outs on common behavioral problems (jumping up, barking, mouthing).
"Introduction To Clicker Training" class:  Designed course outline and homework. Course objectives: basic principals of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, shaping several simple behaviors, use of targeting, implementing a variable schedule of reinforcement, chaining behaviors, operant conditioning for BEHAVIOR.
"Advanced Pet" class:  Wrote course outline and homework. Course objectives: Further training for graduates of the Basic Beginner class aimed at proofing the sit-stay, down-stay, stand for exam, walk on a loose leash and recall to every day distractions.
"Choosing the Perfect Dog" seminar:  Designed and teach a course called "Choosing the Perfect Dog" for people that are considering getting a new and/or first-time dog or puppy. Course objectives: basic dog ownership responsibilities, general breed characteristics and instincts, temperament evaluation, breeder selection, shelter and rescue-specific information, housetraining and crating, and the importance of socialization and training. This course was featured in the October, 1995 issue of the American Kennel Club Gazette and, as a result, the course outline was sent to over one hundred instructors across the country.

 

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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Agility Volunteer

2009 AKC Agility Nationals, Concord, NC
Agility Volunteer

2008 AKC Agility Nationals, Tulsa, OK
Agility Judge
Agility Judge:: NADAC Match - Central Virginia Agility Club
 
Therapy Dog Volunteer Raleigh School System Volunteer:  Aztec and I volunteer at Brassfield Elementary School in the reading program.  The children read to the dog and interact with him.  Choctaw and I volunteered in three classrooms of children with multiple and sever disabilities.
Nursing Home Volunteer:  Choctaw and I volunteered at Raleigh Rehabilitation Center. Cheyenne and I began volunteering there in 1993. 
Tammy Lynn Center Volunteer:  Apache and I visited the children residing at the Tammy Lynn Center.
Guest Speaker

Since 1999

 

 

 

 

 

“Dog Training and Operant Conditioning”:  I gave a talk at NC State University to an undergraduate psychology class on the principles of operant conditioning as they relate to dog training.  August 2004.

“Be Smart Around Dog”: I give talks at elementary schools in Wake and Franklin Counties on responsible dog ownership, dog bite prevention, and training dogs.

“Four-Footed Volunteers”: I gave a talk at GlaxoSmithKline corporate Lunch-and-Learn program on animal assisted therapy/activities; June 2001.I gave a talk at BASF corporate Lunch-and-Learn program on animal assisted therapy/activities ; June 2001.I gave a talk at NC Activities Professionals Conference on animal assisted therapy/activities; October 2000.I gave a talk at Volunteer Administrator’s Conference on animal assisted therapy/activities; April 2000.

Program Director & Registrar, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB.    I was responsible for scheduling and arranging speakers for monthly meetings.  I was responsible for all aspects of class registration.

Companionship Volunteer, S.P.C.A. OF WAKE COUNTY, Garner, North Carolina.  My duties included training, walking, playing with, and grooming dogs in the adoption area of the shelter.  I also would groom, play with, and socialize the cats.   I have been involved with efforts to assist potential adopters in temperament testing, breed characteristics, and pet selection. I have recruited volunteers to participate in events like the annual dog  wash, the information table at the State Fair, and the annual Adopt-a-Thon
Class Registrar, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB

1997, 1999

 Responsible for application receipt and class scheduling.
Training Director, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB

1997

 Exclusively responsible for class scheduling, instructor and assistant recruiting, holding monthly training committee meetings, running instructor and assistant educational workshops, maintaining training supplies, answering telephone calls related to training program questions.

Specific Achievements:

  • Assembled a "New Instructor and Assistant Information Packet" (instructor's reading list, club vaccination policy, instructor's code of ethics, training collar flow chart, chart of breed differences in training)
  • Hosted four obedience Show & Go's
  • Organized a UKC regulations seminar
  • Revised the Basic Beginner homework packet and the Basic Beginner instructor outline.
  • Obtained a larger training facility and designed and maintained a course schedule that would fund its operation.
Companionship Volunteer, S.P.C.A. OF WAKE COUNTY

1992-1999

 Trained, walked, played with, and groomed dogs in the adoption area of the shelter. Groomed, played with, and socialized cats. Been involved with efforts to assist potential adopters in temperament testing, breed characteristics, and pet selection. Recruited volunteers to participate in events like the annual dog wash, the information table at the State Fair, and the annual Adopt-a-Thon and Dog Wash.
Carolina Canines for Therapy
Co-Founder & Certified Evaluator

2009-present

 Co-founded the organization with Rick Hairston, of Carolina Canines for Service.  Evaluate dog and handler teams interested in animal assisted therapy and activities. 
Delta Society Certified Evaluator

1999- 2008

 Evaluate dog and handler teams interested in animal assisted therapy and activities.  Teach a Teamworks Therapy Dog class to prepare handlers and dogs for therapy environments.
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. Certified Evaluator

Since 1997

 Evaluate dog and handler teams interested in therapy dog work.  Teach a Therapy Dog class to prepare handlers and dogs for therapy environments.
Pet Therapy Volunteer, TAMMY LYNN CENTER

Since 1999

 Monthly visitation of developmentally disabled children with Therapy dog. 
Pet Therapy Volunteer, RALEIGH REHABILITATION CENTER

Since 1995

 Monthly visitation of long term care seniors with Therapy dog.  
Pet Therapy Volunteer Coordinator, S.P.C.A. OF WAKE COUNTY

1993-1995

 Organized S.P.C.A. of Wake County 's pet therapy program to contain: an orientation for new volunteers, guidelines for selecting ages and temperaments of puppies for visitation, physical inspection procedure for candidate puppies before selection, and guidelines for volunteering in nursing homes. Maintained volunteer schedule that included nine nursing homes and one hundred thirty-eight volunteers
Public Education Coordinator, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB

1995-1996

 Organized public education classes and events.
Program Director, THE GREATER RALEIGH DOG TRAINING CLUB

1994-1995

 Organized programs for meetings and scheduled guest speakers.
Obedience Steward

Since 1996

 Have served as an obedience ring steward and trophy chairperson for several AKC obedience trials.
Agility Steward

Since 1997

 Have served as a gate steward, ring steward, chief course builder, chief  ring steward, scribe, and  trophy chair person for  AKC and NADAC agility trials. 

 

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

 
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CATEGORY SEMINAR TITLE YEAR HRS
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dolphin Research Center, Florida Keys, Florida: "Dolphin Insight" (Introductory Dolphin Training); 3 class hours. 1992 3
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Karen Pryor and Gary Wilkes: "Don't Shoot the Dog" Operant Conditioning Workshop; 8 class hours. 1995 8
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Gary Wilkes: "Behavior Modification" seminar; 16 class hours. 1995 16
COMPETITION AGILITY Julie Daniels: "Beginner Dog Agility" seminar; 16 class hours. 1995 16

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE

 Terri Arnold: "Step Up To Success: Advanced Obedience" seminar; 16 class hours 1995 16
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Nancy Patton: Competitive Obedience Workshop; 16 class hours. 1996 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Wolf Park, Indiana: Erich Klinghammer and Patricia Goodman,: "Wolf Behavior Seminar"; 40 class hours. 1996 40
COMPETITION AGILITY Julie Daniels: "Advanced Dog Agility"seminar; 16 class hours. 1996 16
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Sally Glei: "Dog Training with a Personal Touch in a Positive Way"seminar; 16 class hours. 1997 16
COMPETITION AGILITY Bonnie Buchanan:   Private competitive agility coach 1997-2000
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Ian Dunbar: "Prevention and Treatment of Temperament Problems" seminar and "Lure and Reward Training"seminar; 16 class hour. 1997 16
MISC. Jill Fernandez: "Canine Musical Freestyle"seminar; 16 class hours. 1997 16
INSTRUCTING Terry Ryan: "Making Your Classes User-Friendly"; 16 class hours. 1997 16
INSTRUCTING Association of Pet Dog Trainers: National Educational Conference – Memphis, Tennessee; 20 class hours 1997 20

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE

 American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations Seminar (Bob Squires and Bill Thayer); 8 class hours 1997 8
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey and Marian Breland-Bailey: "Chicken Training Clicker Workshop"; 1 class hour; learned that using the model system of a chicken for operant conditioning exercises is an excellent way to increase a trainer's timing and criteria selection. 1998 1
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Sally Glei:  Private competitive obedience coach. 1998- 2001
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Catherine Mills: Competitive Obedience Seminar; 16 class hours. 1998 16
INSTRUCTING Leslie Nelson: "Positive Dog Training Classes" seminar; 16 class hours. 1998 16
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Patty Ruzzo: Competitive Obedience Seminar; 16 class hours. 1998 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sue Sternberg: "Temperament Testing of Shelter Dogs"; 16 class hours. 1998 16
INSTRUCTING Sue Sternberg: "Train-To-Adopt" program – Philadelphia S.P.C.A.; 2 class hours. 1998 2
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE United Kennel Club Obedience Regulations Seminar (Robert Griner):  Obedience Regulations Seminar; 16 class hours. 1998 16
INSTRUCTING Association of Pet Dog Trainers: National Educational Conference - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; 20 class hours 1998 20
INSTRUCTING Julie Daniels: "Agility Instructors Certification Course"; 40 class hours. 1998 40
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE DOGS DELTA Society: Therapy Dog Evaluator Course; 12 class hours. (audit) 1998 12
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE DOGS DELTA Society: Therapy Dog Evaluator Course; 12 class hours. 1999 12
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE Therapy Dogs International, Inc.: Evaluator’s workshop; 16 class hours. 1999 16
ANIMAL HEALTH  & SAFETY United Animal Nations:  Emergency Animal Rescue Service Disaster Training; 8 class hours. 1999 8
COMPETITION AGILITY Julie Daniels: "Masters Level Agility" seminar; 16 class hours. 1999 16
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE DOGS DELTA Society: Service Dog Training seminars; 8 class hours. 1999 8
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE DOGS DELTA Society: Handler’s workshop; 8 class hours; 1999 1999 8
INSTRUCTING Susan Garrett:  Clicker training for agility and flyball; 16 class hours. 1999 16
INSTRUCTING Deb Jones, Ph.D.: Clicking Training workshop for instructors; 8 class hours. 1999 8
ANIMAL HEALTH  & SAFETY Pet Tech, Inc.:  Instructor Certification for Pet First Aid Class; 20 hours. 1999 20
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey and Marian Breland-Bailey: "Beginner Level Operant Conditioning Workshop"; 40 class hours; (Lecures in operant conditioning and training sessions in applied animal behavior.)  Used operant conditioning to train chickens basic color and shape discriminations. 1999 40
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Trish King:  Teaching Positive Discipline; 16 class hours. 2000 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Patricia McConnell: "Advanced Canine Behavior":  An ethological perspective on dog aggression; 16 class hours. 2000 16
INSTRUCTING Chris Bach: The Third Way; The Next Generation of Reinforcement Training; 16 class hours 2000 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey and Marian Breland-Bailey: "Intermediate Level Operant Conditioning Workshop"; 40 class hours; Used operant conditioning to train chickens a cued behavior (pecking a target only in the presence of a laser light cue) and two non-discreet behaviors (pecking a ping-pong ball with full rotation and pulling a loaf pan with a rubber band attached to it) and a discrimination (peck yellow   bowling pin, then blue bowling pin); then trained two chickens two different behavior chains. (See pictures above!). 2000 40
COMPETITION AGILITY Clean Run Agility Camp:  (Open Level) Workshops & Lectures With Elicia Calhoun, Donna Duford, Marq Cheek, Nancy Gyes, Bud Houston, Janet Gauntt, Kathie Leggett,  Stacy Peardot, Pascal Peng, Monica Percival; 32 hours. 2000 32
INSTRUCTING Clean Run Agility Instructors Seminar:  Donna Duford, Sue Sternberg, Stacy Peardot; 8 hours 2000 8
INSTRUCTING The "Alpha Bitch Conference" for Dog Training Instructors, with Terry Ryan, Sue Sternberg, Donna Dufford and Pia Silvani; 24 class hours 2001 24
COMPETITION AGILITY Clean Run Agility Camp: (Excellent/Elite level) Workshops with top international agility competitors Julie Daniels, Susan Garrett, Janet Gauntt, Nancy Gyes, Kathie Legett, Stacey Peardot, Pascal Peng; 32 class hours. 2001 32
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Cornell Veterinary School Workshop:  "Solving Canine Behavior Problems"; 16 class hours. 2001 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dolphin Research Center, Florida Keys, Florida: "Dolphinlab for Dog Trainers"; basics of dolphin care, training, and behavior as well as interactive sessions with the dolphins; conducted evening dog training classes for dolphin trainers and their dogs with the staff of the All Dog Playschool, Richmond, VA.; 32 hours 2001 32
ANIMAL HEALTH  & SAFETY Jane Finneran: "Canine Massage Therapy" seminar; 3 class hours. 2001 3

COMPETITION AGILITY

 Webb Anderson and Dana Frick:  Intermediate-Advanced Level Agility Seminar  ; 16 class hours 2001 16
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey and Marian Breland-Bailey "Advanced Level Operant Conditioning Workshop"; 40 class hours; Used operant conditioning to train chickens to negotiate ladders, elevated platforms, and a balance beam; chained together these behaviors with one discrimination (peck blue bowling pin, then yellow bowling pin), one cued behavior (pirouette clockwise on cue), and one non-discreet behavior (pull a rubber band 12 inches. 2001 40
COMPETITION AGILITY Bud Houston: Intermediate-Advanced level agility workshop: 16 hours. 2001 16
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & SERVICE DOGS DELTA Society: Therapy Dog Evaluator Re-Certification Practicum; 8 class hours. 2002 8
COMPETITION AGILITY Susan Garrett:  Clicker training for agility; Beginner & Intermediate level workshops; 24 class hours. 2002 24
COMPETITION AGILITY Clean Run Agility Camp: (Masters level) Workshops with top international agility competitors Susan Garrett, Nancy Gyes, Linda Kipp, Barbara Lombard, Stacy Peardot-Goudy, Jen Pinder, Pam Reid, Rachel Sanders, Jo Sermon, Chris Zink; 34 class hours. 2002 34
INSTRUCTING Clean Run Agility Instructors Seminar: Stacy Peardot-Goudy; 4  hours 2002 4
COMPETITION AGILITY Suzanne Clothier:  "Your Athletic Dog"; 8 class hours 2002 8
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Principles of Operant Conditioning; 6 class hours 2002 6
COMPETITION AGILITY Sarah Fix and Diane Holleman:  NADAC Agility Games & Distance work; 8 hours 2002 8
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Temperament Testing and Its Applications 2002 6
COMPETITION AGILITY Rhonda Carter & Jen Pinder:  Competition & Masters' level agility workshops; 24 hours 2002 24
COMPETITION AGILITY Rhonda Carter :  Private lesson; 1 hour 2002 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Dog Aggression Seminar 2002 6
COMPETITION AGILITY Pati Hatfield:  Private lesson; 1 hour 2002 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Multi-Dog Households 2002 6
COMPETITION AGILITY Greg Derrett:  Intermediate level agility seminar - handling skills 2002 16
COMPETITION AGILITY Jen Pinder:  private lesson 2002 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Ron Young:  private lessons 2002 8
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Dealing Wtih Emergency Situations in Class 2002 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Pati Hatfield:  private lesson 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Breed  Specific Training Considerations 2002 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Ron Young:  private lessons 2003 10
COMPETITION AGILITY Clean Run Agility Camp: Workshops with top international agility competitors Susan Garrett, Nancy Gyes, Iain Fraser, Stacy Peardot-Goudy, Jen Pinder, Jo Sermon, Barb DeMascio, Elicia Calhoun; 34 class hours. 2003 34
COMPETITION AGILITY Kathy Keats:  "By the Numbers" seminar; "Jumping Analysis Seminar"; "Sports Psychology" seminar.  16 hours 2003 16
COMPETITION AGILITY Kathy Keats:  Private lesson. 2003 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Steve Frick:  Masters Level Agility Handling Seminar 2003 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Debi Hutchinson:  Advanced Agility Handling Seminar 2003 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Elicia Calhoun:  Agility Handling for Mobility Challenged Handlers / Distance Handling / Get in the Game 2003 23
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Lori Frear Mearkle:  Canine Specific Legislation 2002 6
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Chuck Tompkins (A.P.D.T.) :  Whale Done!  Motivating Animals & People 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey (A.P.D.T.) :  From the Classroom to the Training Room and Back Again:  A Brief History of Operant Conditioning 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Trish King (A.P.D.T.) :  Rescuing the Rescuers 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Karen Overall (A.P.D.T.) :  Treatment for Pathological Anxiety:  The Neurology and Physiology of Anxiety Behaviors 2003 4
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Terry Ryan (A.P.D.T.) :  Custom Classes for Your Community 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Suzanne Clothier (A.P.D.T.) :  Blast From Past: Scott & Fuller Revisited (Dog Genetics, Socialization, and Temperament) 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Steve Rafe (A.P.D.T.) :  Training the Trainers:  Human Learning 2003 4
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Thad Lacinak (A.P.D.T.) : Killer Whale Training at SeaWorld 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sue Sternberg (A.P.D.T.) : Observing the Details of Aggression 2003 4
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Steve Rafe (A.P.D.T.) : Baby & Bowser 2003 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sue Sternberg(A.P.D.T.) :  Why Test for Temperament? 2003 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Greg Derret:  Super Flyers Agility Seminar 2003 15
COMPETITION AGILITY Chris Parker  Agility Seminar 2003 14
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Jean Donaldson (San Francisco S.P.C.A. Dog Trainer's Academy):  Dog Behavior Counselor Certification Program 2004 48
COMPETITION AGILITY Clean Run Agility Camp: Participated in workshops with top international agility competitors:  Nancy Gyes, Greg Derrett,  Jim Basic, Jen Pinder, Elicia Calhoun; 34 class hours. 2004 34
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Bob Bailey: Teaching Operant Conditioning Workshop"; 40 class hours; Used coaching and operant conditioning to train a "student" to chickens to do a behavior chair of a set of 5 weave poles with correct entrance, a tunnel discrimination, and an A-frame with up and downside contacts.  2004 40
COMPETITION AGILITY Stacy  Peardot Goudy: Masters Level Agility Seminar 2005 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Rhonda Carter: Masters Level Agility Seminar 2005 14
COACHING Fred Pryor Coaching Skills Seminar 2005 8
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Rally Obedience Class 2005 4
COMPETITION AGILITY Kate Moureaux:  Not Yet Ready for Prime Time Dogs:  Getting Your Green Dog Ready 2005 5.25
COMPETITION AGILITY Mary Ellen Barry:  Front Cross Workshop 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Susan Garrett:  Rehearsing Success 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Jim Basic:  Rear Cross Workshop 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Nancy Gyes:  Weaves & Beyond Basic Weaves Workshops 2005 3
COMPETITION AGILITY Jo Rhodes:  Lead Outs Workshop 2005 1.5
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sheila Booth:  Identifying, Building, and Focusing Drive 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Jen Pinder:  Finding the Line Handling Workshop 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Susan Garrett:  Achieving Greatness with One Jump 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Dana Pike:  Tighter Turns Handling Workshop 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Susan Salo:  Jumping Stride 2005 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Ginsey Nickles:  Runthrough Analysis 2005 1.0
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE AKC Rally Obedience Seminar - rules and regulations 2005 5
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Canine Behavior Study:  Evaluating Behavioral Health- Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D. & Daniel Estep Ph.D. 2006 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Canine Behavior Study:  Evaluating Body Postures- Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D. & Daniel Estep Ph.D. 2006 1
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sue Sternberg's Behavior Counselor Academy:  Recognizing  & Dealing with Aggression 2006 28
COMPETITION AGILITY Terry Smorch: Masters & Novice level agility seminars 2006 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Lynne Stephens:  Think on Your Feet agility seminar & Puppy Foundation Training 2006 4
COMPETITION AGILITY Ronda Carter: Masters  level agility seminar 2006 14
COMPETITION AGILITY Paulena Renee Hope: Puppy Foundation mini-seminar 2006 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Ronda Carter: Private lesson 2006 1
COMPETITION AGILITY Paulena Renee Hope: Private lessons 2006 4
COMPETITION AGILITY Paulena Renee Hope: Private lessons 2007 2
COMPETITION AGILITY Stacy Peardot Goudy:  Nationals Tune Up 2007 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Ronda Carter: Masters  level agility seminar (July) 2007 2
COMPETITION AGILITY Ronda Carter: Masters  level agility seminar (Aug) 2007 2
COMPETITION AGILITY Ronda Carter: Jumping seminar (Jan) 2008 5
COMPETITION AGILITY Sylvia Trkman: Master's level seminar (Jan) 2008 12
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR

INSTRUCTING

 Association of Pet Dog Trainers: National Educational Conference - Louisville, Kentucky

(see seminar topics below)

 2008 ---
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Robert M. Miller:  The Revolution in Horsemanship 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sarah Kalnajs:  The Interrelation of Chronic Stress, Arousal, and Aggression in Dogs 2008 2
INSTRUCTING Teoti Anderson:  The Multi-Faceted World of Working with Clients 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Camille Ward and Dr. Barbara Smuts:  Play and the Development of Social Relationships in Litters of Domestic Dogs 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Pia Sylvani:  Appropriate Versus Inappropriate Play Between Dogs 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Patricia McConnell:  Appropriate Versus Inappropriate Play Between Humans and Dogs 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Karen London:  Using Play to Treat Aggression Related Behavior Problems 2008 2
INSTRUCTING Dr. Ian Dunbar:  Role Playing in Play 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Sophia Yin:  Are You Seeing What you Think You Are Seeing? 2008 3
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Dr. Soraya Juarbe-Diaz:  What the Average Pooch is Telling Us About Canine Cognition 2008 3.5
INSTRUCTING Dr. Douglas Knueven:  Prehab - Preventative Health Measures for the Canine Athlete 2008 3
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Clarissa von Reinheart:  Unwanted Chase Behavior Impulse Control for Reactive Dogs 2008 3.5
INSTRUCTING Collen Pelar:  Six Things Parents Need to Know That Only Dog Trainers Can Teach Them 2008 1.5
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Sarah Kalnajs:  Puppies With Guns 2008 2
LEARNING THEORY & BEHAVIOR Victoria Stillwell:  Think Dog, Talk Dog - The Canine Experience 2008 1.5
COMPETITION AGILITY Kate Moureaux: Master's level seminar 2008 8
COMPETITION AGILITY Lo Baker: Master's level seminar 2009 7
Dock Diving Aleta Channel:  Introduction to Dock Diving 2009 4
COMPETITION AGILITY Daisy Peele: Master's level seminar 2009 7
COMPETITION AGILITY Stuart Mah: Master's level seminar 2009 12
COMPETITION AGILITY Kate Moureaux: Master's level seminar 2009 8
RUNNING TOTAL -- CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS   1533 hrs

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UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTS

June 2010 Splash Dogs Dock Diving

AKC Agility Trial

CPE Agility Trial

USDAA Agility Trial

Aug 2010 Splash Dogs Dock Diving

AKC Agility Trial

 
Sept 2010

AKC Agility Trial

CPE Agility Trial

USDAA Agility Trial
 
Oct 2010 AKC Agility Trials

USDAA Agility Nationals
 
Nov 2010

AKC Agility Trials
 

 

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TITLES & AWARDS

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Coco
Rough Collie
 My first dog
"Best Tricks" Award at Stark County Library Pet Show (1978)

ADCH 5/27/07

ADCH BRONZE 5/31/09

MACH -1            6/10/07
 MACH-2    6/8/08
 MACH-3   11/12/09
AKC Master Agility Champion-3 title (MACH-3),  Cree
AKC Master Agility Excellent title,  Cree
AKC Excellent Standard Agility title: Aztec, Cree
AKC Excellent Standard Preferred Agility title, Aztec, Choctaw
AKC Open Standard Agility title, Aztec, Cree, Zuni
AKC Open Standard Preferred Agility title, Aztec, Choctaw
AKC Novice Standard Agility title, Aztec, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
AKC Novice Standard Preferred Agility title, Aztec, Choctaw
AKC Master Agility Excellent Jumpers with Weaves  title,  Cree, Choctaw (preferred)
AKC Excellent Jumpers with Weaves Agility title,  Cree, Zuni
AKC Open Jumpers with Weaves Agility title,  Cree. Choctaw, Zuni
AKC Novice Jumpers With Weaves Agility title, Cree, Zuni
AKC Novice Preferred Jumpers With Weaves Agility title, Choctaw
AKC Novice FAST title,  Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
AKC Open FAST title,  Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
AKC Excellent FAST title,  Cree, Zuni, Choctaw (preferred)
AKC Master Excellent FAST title,  Cree
AKC Canine Good Citizen title: Cheyenne, Apache, Lakota Sioux, Aztec, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni, Inca
AKC Companion Dog title: Apache, Lakota Sioux, Aztec
AKC Rally Obedience Novice title, Aztec
AKC Rally Obedience Advanced title, Aztec
AKC Rally Obedience Excellent title, Aztec
A.S.C.A. Elite Standard Agility Certificate, Aztec
A.S.C.A. Open Standard Agility Certificate, Aztec
A.S.C.A. Novice Standard Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
A.S.C.A. Elite Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
A.S.C.A. Open Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
A.S.C.A. Novice Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
A.S.C.A. Elite Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
A.S.C.A. Open Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Lakota Sioux, Cree
A.S.C.A. Novice Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Lakota Sioux, Cree
Licensed CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Evaluator
CERTIFIED PET DOG TRAINER - LEVEL I CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED PET DOG TRAINER - KNOWLEDGE ASSESSED CERTIFICATION (2009)
C.P.E. Level 3 Standard Title, Cree
C.P.E. Level 3 Fun Title, Cree, Choctaw
C.P.E. Level 3 Handler Title, Cree
C.P.E. Level 1 Standard Title, Inca
High in Trial (Novice B Agility) Cree
DELTA Society's Pet Partners Intermediate Level certification, Apache
DELTA Society's Pet Partners Novice Level certification, Cheyenne, Aztec, Choctaw
NADAC Elite Regular Agility Certificate, Aztec
NADAC Open Regular Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
NADAC Novice Regular Agility Certificate, Aztec, Lakota Sioux, Cree
NADAC Novice Regular Outstanding Agility Certificate, Aztec
NADAC Elite Jumpers Outstanding Agility Certificate, Cree
NADAC Elite Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
NADAC Open Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
NADAC Novice Jumpers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
NADAC Elite Gamblers Outstanding Agility Certificate, Cree
NADAC Elite Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
NADAC Open Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree, Lakota Sioux
NADAC Novice Gamblers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree, Lakota Sioux
NADAC Elite Tunnelers Agility Certificate, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
NADAC Open Tunnelers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree, Choctaw
NADAC Novice Tunnelers Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
NADAC Novice Touch & Go Agility Certificate, Aztec, Cree
NADAC Elite Weavers Agility Certificate, Cree, Choctaw
NADAC Open Weavers Agility Certificate, Cree, Choctaw
NADAC Novice Weavers Agility Certificate, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. Agility Instructor  Endorsement.
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. Novice Obedience Instructor Endorsement.
Splash Dogs:  Junior Division Dock Diving Title:  Zuni
Splash Dogs:  Senior Division Dock Diving Title:  Zuni
Therapy Dogs International certification, Apache, ILP Flat Coat Retriever
Therapy Dogs International certification, Cheyenne
Therapy Dogs International certification, Aztec
UKC Companion Dog obedience title, Aztec
USDAA Agility Dog Champion Title  (ADCH) BRONZE, Cree
USDAA Tournament Master BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Jumpers Champion BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Relay Champion BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Standard Agility Champion BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Gamblers Champion BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Snooker Champion BRONZE Title, Cree
USDAA Master Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Master Standard Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Master Gamblers Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Master Snooker Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Master Jumpers Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Advanced Agility Dog Title, Cree
USDAA Advanced Jumpers Title, Cree
USDAA Advanced Gamblers Title, Cree, Zuni, Choctaw (PII)
USDAA Advanced Relay Title, Cree
USDAA Advanced Snooker Title, Cree
USDAA Advanced Standard Title, Cree, Choctaw (PII)
USDAA Agility Dog Title, Cree, Zuni, Choctaw (PI), Aztec (PI)
USDAA Starters Gambers Agility Title, Cree, Choctaw, Zuni, Inca
USDAA Starters Pairs Agility Title, Cree
"Volunteer of the Month" award, Tammy Lynn Center, Apache
"Volunteer of the Year" award, S.P.C.A. of Wake County.
"Best Dog Tricks" award at the Stark County Library pet show, Coco, Rough Collie (1978)

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Cheyenne  1992-2005
Cheyenne's Memorial Page
S.P.C.A. Adoptee - Border Collie / Setter mix (?)
Pet Partners Novice Level Certification; CGC;
1st place legs on NADAC Novice Std. & Novice Jumpers titles
(retired from agility due to fused vertebrae and spondylosis)
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Apache
1992-2005
Apache's Memorial Page
 S.P.C.A. Adoptee - Border Collie / Golden Retriever mix (?)
Pet Partners  Intermediate Level Certification; CD; CGC
 (retired from agility and competition obedience due to hip dysplasia)

Cherokee Wind's Lakota Sioux
 1993-2009
Lakota's Memorial Page
Lakota's Agility & Obedience Video
 S.P.C.A. Adoptee - Australian Shepherd
OGC; NAC; NA; CD; CGC
(retired from agility due to inoperable orthopedic issues)

Aztec Carmel Sunstreak
1997-2009
Aztec's Memorial Page
Aztec's Agility Video
 Aztec's Rally Video
Aussie Rescue Adoptee
AX; AXP; EGC; EAC; EJC; NAC-O;
RE; CD; U-CD; CGC
Pet Partners  Therapy Dog Certification
 Debut Agility Trial:  NAC title in one weekend
 (placing 1st, 1st,  & 2nd)
 Debut Rally Obedience Trials: Scores of 99 & 100; 2nd place both days out of 40 dogs
 (retired from agility & Rally due to back issues)

ADCH-BRONZE, MACH-3 Airborne Appaloosa Cree
 Border Collie Rescue Adoptee
MACH-3, MXF
ADCH-Bronze, TM, SACH, JCH, GCH, RCH, SCH
CL3-R, CL3-F, CL3-H
NADAC Lifetime Achievement Award, O-EGC, O-EJC, TN-E, WV-E
CGC
 Debut: High-in-trial Novice B Rescue Dog - Star City Canine Club NADAC trial
 Completed the official Clean Run Ultimate 60 Weave Pole Challenge 5 times - personal best time of 16.04 seconds!
 2005 Agility All Stars Competition: placed 17th overall
 2006 Agility All Stars Competition:  placed 2nd and 3rd in Two Jumpers Rounds
Qualified for 2006, 2007,  2008,  2009, 2010 USDAA Nationals
 Qualified for CPE Nationals 2010
 Qualified for 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 AKC Agility Nationals
Placed first in 2007 NC State in the ISC Competition and 17th of 300 twenty inch dogs
Placed 34th of 260 twenty inch dogs in 2009 NAC JWW competition
 Debut WCFO Canine Musical Freestyle Competition: 1st place medal
 Click here to see Cree's All Stars Jumpers Run

Click here to see Cree's MACH-2 Run

Click here to see Cree's 2008 AKC Agility Nationals Runs

Choctaw Speckled Dragonfly
Rescue Border Collie
AXP, AJP, XFP, NA, PSII, PGII, TN-O, WV-E, OJC, CL3-F, CGC
Carolina Caniens for Therapy Dog Certification
 Qualified for USDAA Performance Nationals 2006
Qualified for CPE Nationals 2010
 Debut Agility Trials: 
Two First Place Qualifying Scores in USDAA Standard
First Place Qualifying Score in NADAC Tunnelers
First Place in AKC Novice Standard & in Novice JWW
 Click here to see Choc herding crabs in the sound
 

Peachy Keen Zuni Blue Angel
Border Collie
OA, AXJ, XF,
AD, AG
WV-N, TN-E, NJC, CGC
Junior Splash Dog, Senior Splash Dog
 Qualified for USDAA Performance Nationals 2010
Qualified for CPE Nationals 2010
(first title: three first place scores)
(first USDAA tournament: 4th place/Qualifying in Steeplechase)

Zuni agility practice
 

M-Class Inca Jet Hybrid Vigor
Border Collie / Sheltie mix
Frankin County Animal Shelter Adoptee
SG, NGC, NAC, CL1-R, CGC

Franklin County Animal Shelter Adoptee

Inca Agility Practice

 

Micmac Tall Espresso

Border Collie puppy

(Re-home adoptee)

First week of training

Weeks 2 & 3

Puppy Agility

 

CATS WHO HAVE SHARED MY LIFE...

FORMAL EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering & Biology
Non-thesis Masters course work in Molecular Biology
DNA Sequencing Core Facility Supervisor, GlaxoSmithKline, Genetics Division
Director of DNA Operations & Educational Services for the American Kennel Club

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO S.P.C.A. DOG TRAINER'S ACADEMY - Certified Behavior Counselor
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DOG OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS - Obedience & Agility Certifications
CERTIFICATION COUNCIL FOR PET DOG TRAINERS - Certified Pet Dog Trainer
ASSOCIATION OF PET DOG TRAINERS - Professional Level Membership
CAROLINA CANINES FOR THERAPY - Certified Evaluator & Co-Founder
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF RALEIGH
YOUNGSVILLE AGILITY CLUB
NORTH AMERICAN DOG AGILITY COUNCIL
PIEDMONT BORDER COLLIE CLUB
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB OF AMERICA


Choctaw, Cree, Cheyenne, Aztec, Apache, and Lakota Sioux

Just a special thanks to my best friend and husband, Greg. 
Without his support, patience, and love of dogs, nothing on this page would have been possible.

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*  Master Level Instructors at Teamworks Dog Training have passed at least one type of nationally-recognized dog training certification program, have written complete course outlines, and have more than 10 years experience teaching dog training classes.