FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We meet and if training work out a plan that meets the clients needs for time and purpose.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a retired registered nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner and CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer. In addition to passing a national certification exam that requires 300 practice hours and endorsements from a fellow trainer, veterinarian and client. I must aquire 36 hours of continuing education for recertification every 3 years. I attend professional conferences, webinars and web-based training.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started training a little rescue pup with the goal of doing therapy work (ie. reading program in schools) and fell in love with training. The training I am doing with dog "parents" is very similar to the human/child parenting classes I taught years ago.