FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I regularly attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. I also read the latest scientific articles and journals, dog training books, watch various seminars and at-home training courses on DVD, and participate in various discussion forums with my peers.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I had wanted to be a veterinarian since I was 5 years old. Being a "cat person," I thought it would be a great idea to learn more about dogs by mentoring under a dog trainer for the retail company at which I was employed. Once I started working with dogs, I instantly became a "dog person." I abandoned my efforts to become a vet and instead continued to study everything I could get my hands on about dog training. Now I've had my own company for 1 year and I've worked with approximately 2,000 dogs in the 7 years that I've been training.