Lisa Gunn

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Mary May

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been training dogs for over 9 years. I have trained rally, tracking, Nosework, agility, service dog tasks, puppy, now Treibball. I also teach a tricks class.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

I believe in positivity in training.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I started training dogs when I in the 4-H club dog program when I was a wee one! I have trained dogs all my life, and started training professionally 2 years ago, when I graduated from a school for professional dog trainers, interned for 6 months and then was hired. Now I am have my own business.

I have a 8 year old bloodhound named Hemi that does several advanced tricks, and I just got a little 3 year old mixed breed shelter dog who is learning a few simple ones.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've been training full time for 9 years, work with over 2,000 dogs and their people companions. I achieved my CPDT; am applying for my APDT Rally Level 1 Judge. Most of my work is private training for fearful/neophobic dogs and I enjoy teaching "skillset", CGC & Therapy prep classes. I have a long time trick class called the "PAWSEE", which is my cattledog, a westie, a corgi, and a cavalier that do scripted skits. We've done 4 public 10 minute "shows" that start with a 5 minute obedience demo.I We are currently working on some skits to take to the many assisted living facilities here in Oro Valley/Tucson area. Our goal is to show people that they can have alot of fun with their own dogs and just have a blast seeing our dogs enjoy themselves!

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been training dogs for about twenty years and titled in obedience (CDX level), agility (multiple levels/organizations) but my love is freestyle. I am a World Canine Freestyle Organization judge and travel to judge live competitions as well as judge video comps. One of the things I find most rewarding is training beginners where I have the opportunity to be part of their wonderful life journey and get to show them there are so many fun things they can do with their dog!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I work full-time as a trainer with Club-Doggie.com and ArizonaAnimalActors.com. I have been training dogs and their owners for over 6 years. I have four dogs. Two of my dogs have been featured in online and print advertisements, three of my dogs have been trained to compete in agility, and I work all four of my dogs on sheep.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Sarah Horvath
sarah@mygoodcanine.com
www.mygoodcanine.com

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

I am a trainer with My Good Canine in Scottsdale, Arizona. I assist in training dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and help with the socialization/training of dogs staying in the board & train program. 

Sketch, my 2 year old Border Collie, and I have trained for and passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen and the AKC Canine Community tests. We also participate in the sport of DockDogs. Sketch participates in Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve. We have earned DockDogs titles in Big Air & Iron Dog (a competition consisting of all 3 disciplines). Sketch & I have received an invitation to compete in the 2014 World Championships in Iowa. Sketch and I love dog sports and are always open to trying something new.

Sketch loves learning new tricks and I believe tricks are great way to bond with your dog. I am very excited to help owners learn new tricks and to have fun with their dogs. Sketch & I are working toward completing our Champion trick dog title.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

I am AKC CGC Evaluator and owner/trainer at My Good Canine in Scottsdale, Arizona. We offer a wide array of training options including group classes, private training, and board & train. I believe that training should be fun for both the dog & handler. Trick training is an excellent way to bond with your dog. In particular, tricks are an excellent way to get the whole family involved in the training of your dog. We look forward to introducing more clients to trick training and showing them how much fun it can be to train your dog.
 
In addition to obedience and trick training, my dogs are involved in a variety of dog sports. Sketch is our 2 year old Border Collie and he is now competing in DockDogs with both of my daughters. Sketch and the girls have received a number of invitations to compete in the DockDogs World Championships this fall. In addition, we have a 10 month old Border Collie named Arrow. Arrow has just started competing with the girls and we are excited that he has also received an invitation to Worlds! We also have a Scottish Terrier, a Miniature Dachshund and a Miniature Bull Terrier. Tricks are fun for the whole family and all dogs, regardless of their breed or size!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've worked at a dog daycare for over 2 years and have been manager for about a year. I love learning different techniques to train dogs to their full potential to live a fun, happy life with their families.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am co-owner of a dog training company. I have 11 yrs of experience in animal welfare and have fostered and rehomed hundreds of dogs, many of which came to me with behavior problems. One of my current dogs and I have learned tricks together to participate in a "canine drill team." I look forward to being able to share my knowledge with students.

Outlaw Canine... Where your dog is wanted!
We help to strengthen then bond between human and dog. Clear communications key. To achieve this communication, we make training a way of life. Training your dog should never be a burden. Our mission is to give you a harmonious life with your dog.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Eva Kifri

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have grown up with dogs my whole life but I was always trained to teach them things by using a slip collar. My latest dog Jace helped me to seek out other ways to train and I found progressive reinforcement training. We have both been so much better off because of it. Now I am passionate about it and want to teach everyone that they can teach their dogs this way with no intimidation just lots of fun and treats! I have learned so much following your program and following a few other people with progressive reinforcement. Of course Jace has taught me a lot too. I started teaching a beginning trick class with the dog club I am a part of and we have been having a blast.

Trick Training for Fun and Bonding with your Dog

CJ is an amateur dog trainer, specializing in dog sports, such as flyball, agility and disc dog. She also volunteers at many dog rescue shows and programs, demonstrating these wonderful dog sports, and all the other fun things that you can do with your dogs.

CJ believes in having a strong, loving bond with her dogs, based on setting up clear, achievable criteria, marking and reinforcing the desired behaviors, while ignoring the undesired behaviors. There is no room in CJ's training program for any form of coercion or physical punishment. CJ is a vocal advocate of the Control Unleashed program by Leslie McDevitt. Any and every dog can benefit from the concepts of Control Unleashed.

CJ has five Jam-Min' Aussies, also known as Miniature Australian Shepherds: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania and new little Adelaide. Melbourne is the 1st of the Jam-Min' crew to earn his Trick Dog Champion title with "Do More With Your Dog". Sydney has also earned her TDCh title, and Brisbane and Tasmania have their Expert titles. Little Adelaide is beginning training on her Novice title. All of the adult Jam-Min' Aussies have earned their Canine Good Citizen titles, and are also titled in Flyball, Agility, Disc Dog, and Tricks. Additional activities include Nose Work, Dock Diving and Lure Coursing.

In addition to the Jam-Min' Aussies, the Fithian Family also includes a loving, supportive husband (Pat), and 4 not so supportive cats (Squeaky, Bruiser, Latte and Widget).

You can find out more about CJ and her dogs, and about the wonderful sport of flyball, at the Surf City Flyball club's website.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Dog Lover and service dog trainer looking for more ways to enjoy my dogs and inspire others.

Sandi Pensinger

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Sarah Richardson

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been training since mid-90's. I train strictly force-free, R+ methods. I use verbal & clicker as markers. I teach basic training classes/privates through B-Mod, and trick training is my niche.

Animal Behavior College graduate, APDT Full member, Pet Professional Guild member, PetTech certified in pet safety/CPR, SCDTF member (Southern California Dog Trainers Forum)

My companions are 2 Husky/Dalmatian sisters who were found in a dumpster at 8 weeks old. They are now 11 yrs old, have passed their CGCs with flying colors, & are the biggest blessings I have ever received in this lifetime.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Dearing is a dedicated clicker trainer who enjoys training tricks. She trains service dogs and believes that every dog can benefit from learning tricks. The more dogs learn, the better they behave! Dearing is very much looking forward to helping pet parents "Do More With Their Dog!"

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Hailing all the way from Australia, Peta holds a Bachelor's degree in
Equine Studies, a Master's degree in Veterinary Public Health
Management and her doctorate in Medical Research (investigating risk
factors for horse racing jockey falls, injuries and  fatalities). She
currently works as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Davis researching
human-animal interactions.

In her spare time, Peta trains and teaches at Francis Metcalf's Canine Circus School in Oakland. She is experienced as both a horse and dog trainer, and has titled in agility (ANKC, AKC, TDAA) and rally-obedience (HDTC). Further, Peta performs with her amazing circus dog Ra: pleasing crowds of all ages at fundraisers, birthday parties and vaudeville shows in Northern California.

Creating Happy Dogs and Happy Owners One Trick at at Time!
As owner of K9 Dog Park® located in San Diego/Escondido CA, Penny DiLoreto - ABCDT, CTDP-KA is known for her Positive Reinforcement based training. Penny is a Graduate of Animal Behavior College, and a graduate of the Escondido ROP Veterinary Assistant programs Vet I. & Vet II. Her training classes include: Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Beginning Agility, Rally, and Tricks.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
I became a CPDT-KA in 2008. In 2009 I earned a diploma, pass with distinction, from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute in Canine Behavior Science and Technology.

I own my own training business, Co-Pilot Dog Training. I would like to add trick instruction to my training repertoire as a way to help people bond with their dog, and have fun while training attention and responsiveness.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
I have been teaching classes for 25 years. I started clicker training in 1989. I finished my Miniature Pinscher and my border collie's UD in obedience with clicker training. My BC, Heaver, is in Kyra Sundance's DVD "The best of the 101 tricks". my papillon, Zip, has been doing Tricks, Obed, Agility, Trick to music. I mix it all up to keep it fun.

Tasha Miner Salsido
Owner, Granted Wishes K9
Certified 9/12
grantedwishesk9@gmail.com

Pawsitive training for both ends of the leash!
I have been training my own dogs since 1995, and I opened my professional training business, Granted Wishes K9, in 2010. I use the Natural Way to help owners and dogs learn to communicate with each other through positive reinforcement techniques. We don't use any forceful, coercive, or punishment-based methods for training… It is unnatural to expect a dog to speak English, so unethical to punish them for failing to do so.

I have experience with a wide variety of breeds, ages, temperaments, and behavioral difficulties. I have a FREE Meetup.com group called IDOGS geared toward helping recover socialization and maintain it. We are priced low to be more widely available to those who have rescued dogs with issues, but we are definitely equal to the challenge. I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Performance with an emphasis in Education -- I feel very strongly that this background enables me to come up with very creative and successful solutions for my dog training clients.

Trick Dog Instructor
I am a current Certified Dog Trainer through CPDT-KA. I have been working with dogs for over 12 years. I volunteer for the Orange County Pit Bull Rescue, I help out at their fund raising events and donate my time as a personal trainer to our foster volunteers. I just teamed up with GrantedwishesK9 to assit with classes and host some of my own in the future. Currently I have been doing a lot of private, puppy, behavior and obedience classes.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've been training dogs, horses, cats and birds for many years. I am CGC evaluator; I train therapy dogs; and I provide training and guidance as a Dogs & Storks presenter.

Marla Friedler-Cooper, MA CPDT-KSA
creativedogs@gmail.com

HollywoodDogStars.com SouthCoastDogTraining.com

All with Positive Reinforcement
In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Marla has an M.A. and B.A. in Communications, a California teaching credential, graduated from wild animal training school, where she worked with wolves, lions and tigers, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Psychology. She is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

Marla is a nationally ranked agility competitor and has been a National Agility Finalist with her golden retriever, MACH 3 ADCH Roxy, who is in the Agility Dog Hall of Fame. Her border collie, MACH ADCH Sage, is a nationally competitive agility dog who won the Del Mar Dog Agility Speed Challenge. Marla’s border collie, Spritz, is on the US Agility Team and will be competing in Europe this summer. She is training her young border collie, Synergy, and her chihuahua, Samba, to be both agility and trick dogs. Marla trains all her dogs lots of tricks and considers it the foundation for all dog sports.

Her website is: SouthCoastDogTraining.com

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Laura has always been a dog lover, but it wasn't until she adopted a challenging dog that her passion for dog training began. In her effort to help him overcome his reactivity, she read many books about dog behavior and attended numerous seminars and classes, including The Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainer's Obedience Intensive and Advanced Obedience Intensive, Grisha Stewart's Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), and the Clicker Expo. She attended Trish King's Canine Behavior Academy I, II and III, obtaining her CBAC (Canine Behavior Academy Certified) and Kyra Sundance's Do More with Your Dog seminar to became certified as a CTDI (Certified Trick Dog Instructor). Laura's dog has an Intermediate Trick Dog Title and she is in the process of training the tricks required for her dog to obtain his Advanced Title. She has also taken several online courses at the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Susan Garrett's Recallers, and is also a member of Susan Garrett's Inner Circle. Laura believes that dog training should be about connecting with our dogs in a joyful way and teaching them about our expectations in a safe and force-free manner. She enjoys helping people learn to communicate in this way with their furry friends, and has a great time assisting Christine Salazar with her puppy classes at Dodger's Paws in Pleasanton, California.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Think Positively. Train Positively.
Holly McArthur is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Behavior Counselor. She has been training animals for 20 years.

Through her business, Optimist Dog Training, in Marin County, CA, she helps owners and dogs communicate better and live happily together. She believes in personalized approaches to training any behavior, from the simplest sit to the most complicated trick, based on the skills, learning styles and goals of both the handler and dog.

In addition to being a CPDT-KA, Holly is a professional member of APDT, an AKC CGC Evaluator and a 4-H Dog Project Leader.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
I am a dog volunteer at the local animal shelter and I started a Chihuahua and Chihuahua mix rescue to pull long term and at risk dogs who are then placed in qualified foster homes until forever homes are secured. As part of this effort, I want to train these wonderful little rescues in agility and tricks in order to help them appeal to a wider range of potential adopters.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I started training playing flyball with my border collie, Spy, eleven years ago. Now I compete in dock diving with two of my dogs, and am co owner IQ K9 Training.

Tricks and Training
Laura has been competing in dog shows over the past 20 years. Laura and her standard poodle Maestro love to go dog mushing. Maestro and Reign also enjoy agility, freestyle and all kinds of scent games. Laura has been training her dogs and helping others for over 20 years in conformation and other venues. But mainly, the Party Paws poodles like to have fun doing tricks and scootering.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

I have so much fun working with my dog that I decided to become a trick dog instructor to learn more training skills. I’m not a professional dog trainer but I love working with dogs. My Maltese Lillen is working to become a Pet Therapy Dog and will be showing her tricks to kids who are seriously ill, nursing home residents, etc.. I’m team captain of Paws4Fun, an Allstar Performance Dog Team – we currently have 2 members in Pleasanton.

Christine Salazar
Dodger's Paws LLC
christine@dodgerspaws.com

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've taught numerous classes ranging from Puppy Classes to CU classes. I've put UKC titles on my dogs.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been working with Pet Project Foundation as a dog walker, volunteer, and Chairman of the Board for about 8 years. We support the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. I am enrolled in a Dog Trainer Apprentiship program.

Pam's Dog Academy: Building the human/canine bond, one click at a time!
Pamela Johnson's passion is using positive reinforcement/clicker training to train tricks for canine freestyle, agility, and solve dog behavior problems. Pamela's background is in education and is a natural teacher of all things. Pamela is the co-founder of the San Diego Canine Freestylers. She belives that the more one can do with their dog the stronger the human/canine bond becomes!

Pamela competes with her own dogs in agility and canine freestyle. Her family consists of a Husky Mix (Isabelle), Two Border Collies (Bandit & Twix), Cat (Sabrina) and husband (Marxsen). She is known for posting free dog training videos on YouTube under the channel "pamelamarxsen", in hopes that people around the world will see that positive reinforcement training is fun and most of all; works!

Pam's dogs have both earned their prestigious Trick Dog Champion (TDCH) titles.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
I am a force-free dog trainer in San Francisco. I train basic obedience, leash reactivity, confidence for shy dogs, and tricks.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have worked at a vet and kennels since 1996. I am now a trainer at a boarding and training kennel. I attended and graduated Trish Kings Canine Behavior Academy level 1 and 2. I attend multiple training and behavior seminars each year.

Service Dog Trainer
I volunteer at shelters. I am a service dog trainer (I will be receiving an Associate of science degree in service dog education from Bergin university of canine studies this may).I currently own 2 dogs and i am currently volunteering at a rescue training their dogs.I had attended numerous seminars. I am a member of APDT and working towards CPDT certification.

This is my training philosophy: By catering to each individual dog and owner, I use positive reward training methods, incorporating lure reward training, shaping and a range of other training techniques that fosters relationship building and trust between owner and dogs through love, training and play time.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Chris Ruppenthal teaches several group classes a week at The Local Bark. When not training, Chris competes in agility and rally.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

I'm a lifelong dog owner, and dog hobbyist, particularly in dog sports such as Agility and Canine Freestyle. I'm an instructor and judge for Judy Gamet's Dogs Can Dance, and I'm a huge fan of Julie Flanery's RallyFree, which I hope to teach sometime soon. I'm a class and seminar junkie, at least in the past, but these days I seldom travel, so most of my current learning is through online courses.

CA
Quartz Hill

Alisyn Fiala

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
My background is in zookeeping and working with exotics such as primates and birds. I recently joined Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers. I have a high-energy, super motivated dog that LOVE this program.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've always loved dogs, and when I finished puppy school with my Dalmatian, Devon, last year; we started working on trick training. Originally I was using trick training as a way to continue bonding with him until we started Agility. Once I discovered the titles, and how much he and I love doing tricks together, I decided to get him certified as a trick dog. Tricks are just so much fun that I love to share them with other people and their dogs!

Michelle Butler

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Lynnette Berker

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

I have been training since early 2000. I am a representative for PAWs with a Cause, which is an assistance dog organization. I help people with disabilities work with their service dogs.

Suyash Prasad

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Tamsin Prasad

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Positive Training for Positive Results
After having homeschooled both of my kids and they were each at their respective colleges, I decided to homeschool the dogs. I have put many titles on my poodles over the years, and in 2013 I took my standard poodle to the AKC Agility Nationals in Tulsa. I've accomplished it all with a clicker, some tasty treats, and a lot of praise. Tricks training and canine musical freestyle are my favorite things to do with the dogs and they seem to enjoy the one-on-one attention as well as the applause from the audience at a show. So, come on… if I can do it, so can you!

The Trick is in the Training

Linda has been involved in dog sports for over thirty years, titleing in conformation, rally obedience, and tricks. She owner-handled her dog to his Intl. and American Champion title, and is on her way to achieving her Trick Dog Champion title.

Lisa Hayes
Director of CCH Training, Canine Community Heroes Inc.
office@cchdogs.org
CCHdogs.org

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer
• Certified Trick Dog Instructor
• Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Director of CCH Training
• Member of Assoc. for Pet Dog Trainers
• Disabilities Specialist
• Community Impact Award recipient

Canine Community Heroes (CCH)
"Training Dogs to be Family Members and Community Heroes"

CCH specializes in helping people train their own Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs. We also offer many opportunities for our pet dog community to join us. At CCH we believe that having fun and training go paw in hand. Whether you want to just have fun with your pet or work towards trick titles and performance team we have a spot waiting for you. Pssst don't tell your dog that they are learning… its just fun and games to them!

We offer:

• Puppy Preschool
• Skill Development
• BraveHeart Class
• Rally for Fun
• Service Dog
• Therapy Dog
• Trick Dogging

Lisa Walters
Director of CCH daily operations, Canine Community Heroes Inc.
office@cchdogs.org
CCHdogs.org

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer
• Certified Trick Dog Instructor
• Certified Sign Language Interpreter
• Director of CCH daily operations
• Member of Assoc. for Pet Dog Trainers
• Disabilities Specialist
• Community Impact Award recipient

Canine Community Heroes (CCH)
"Training Dogs to be Family Members and Community Heroes"

CCH specializes in helping people train their own Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs. We also offer many opportunities for our pet dog community to join us. At CCH we believe that having fun and training go paw in hand. Whether you want to just have fun with your pet or work towards trick titles and performance team we have a spot waiting for you. Pssst don't tell your dog that they are learning… its just fun and games to them!

We offer:

• Puppy Preschool
• Skill Development
• BraveHeart Class
• Rally for Fun
• Service Dog
• Therapy Dog
• Trick Dogging

Martha Bailey

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Betsy Schwartz
gooddogs@optonline.net

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

I am a CPDT-KA working in Stamford, CT at a canine facility that features pet-friendly, positive dog training, along with doggie daycare and grooming. I teach 15 classes a week including Good Manners and Agility for Fun.

Jackie Pariseault

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Dawn Geremia

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Lorraine Moule

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been a trainer in DC since 2006. I am currently the Director of Behavior and Training for the Washington Animal Rescue League.

I own two dogs - Iry a 9 year old PekX, who knows several tricks, and Max, a 6 month old GSD.

Lori Leonard

dogsandtheircompanions@gmail.com

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

I have been a certified professional dog trainer for 13 years. I recently obtained my Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) training and am loving all the new things that I now can do with my own dogs and my clients.

My motto and goal with all Dogs And Their Companions, from the beginning, has been to live and help others "Live In Harmony."

John Hadfield

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Anne Breden

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Brooksville

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've been training dogs professionally for about 5 years. I've always encouraged my classes and clients to teach tricks because that's the attitude I want them to train everything with. I've put titles on my dogs in agility, rally, dock jumping, terrier racing and now tricks. Two of my current kids are therapy dogs. I've published a few articles in DogSport and I'm also a freelance copy editor.

FL
Boca Raton

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've been training for almost two years. Maintaining a relaxed and fun atmosphere is key to keeping the people and the dogs interested and engaged.

FL
Cape Coral

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I'm a graduate from Animal Behavior College and am currently teaching classes as an assistant trainer. I love tricks and would love to add this to my list of skills. I have 2 dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Husky. My Golden is extra special to me because he is my Guide Dog. I am Legally Blind.

FL
Cape Coral

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have had dogs most of my life, and started serious training 4 years ago. I love to train and recently received my CGC Evaluator certification and just graduated my first class of CGC students.

FL
Coconut Creek

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Coconut Creek

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Edgewater

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Fort Lauderdale

A tired dog is a happy owner
I am a partner in my company Performance Pups, Inc. and we host disc dog events, lure coursing events and we have a beautiful doggy lake and dock jumping dock that is visited weekly by community dogs and their owners to get the exercise they need.

Although I have been training dogs since the late 80's, I recently graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy. One of the first passions for me was trick training back when I was training my first dog. So I really love trick training for the accomplishment it gives both dog and handler. It helps strengthen the bond between dog and handler and helps them both gain confidence. I love watching dogs think which helps exercise the dog mentally. You get this in trick training. And… you can show off to your friends (which is always fun!) I can also help you with good manners training if that is what you need.

FL
Fort Lauderdale

Motivational Dog Trainer—Shaping Stellar Behaviors One Dog at a Time
Besides pet dog and behavioral training, Helen’s interests include dog sports. She and her dogs compete and are titled in AKC Rally, Obedience, and Agility. She enjoys teaching her dogs tricks as a way to stimulate their minds, exercise their bodies, and build a stronger bond with them.

Helen is the owner of Love Wags a Tail, LLC – dog training. Having started training dogs in the stone age, she has grown with the profession and uses only up-to-date, humane training methods. Besides being certified by Kyra Sundance as a Trick Dog Instructor, Helen studies at The Academy for Dog Trainers under Jean Donaldson, reads, and learns from a variety of industry leaders.

Helen taught English to adult learners for over a decade, and is now using her teaching skills to promote humane training and communication between dogs and their humans. “Training should be a joyful experience that both humans and dogs look forward to doing. Tricks are an especially favorable way to do this - no matter the age of the dog or human. And performing tricks for friends and relatives is a lot of fun.” Have a look!

Email Helen at lovewagsatail@gmail.com to start training stellar behaviors with your dog!

FL
Fort Lauderdale

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Fort Lauderdale

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Fort Myers

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Fort Myers

Kelli-ann Reilly
Certified 4/11
tagtrickpompeii@comcast.net

MY dogs love tricks ... so will yours! JOIN us to learn how.
Kelli-ann & her Champion Trick Boxers (TDCH2), Tag & Pompeii, love to CLICK & work as a team.

Her passion is trick training & she’ll bring out the “Trick-i-tis” in anyone who wants to see their pet’s talent shine using clean, positive, and FUN training techniques.

It all began when the BOXERS applied to Trick Training School, were accepted, worked hard to obtain their Champion Title status, and strive currently to become BOXER HIT movie/performance stars. They have their very own FACEBOOK PAGE, www.facebook.com/BOXER.kelliann where they share their story. Check out and “LIKE” to keep tabs on the lovable boys. In addition, check out their YouTube channel.

Kelli-ann is captain of the new All-Star Performance Dog Team specifically named TAG's Trick Team located in the Fort Myers, Florida area. We hope soon to make our debut and ROCK this town.

FL
Gainesville

FL
Gainesville

Richard Warfel
Dream Dogz Behavior Center
352-278-7404
dreamk9@icloud.com
Dreamk9.com

Have the dog you've always dreamed of.

The trainers at Dream Dogz Behavior Center offer a wide array of training options, including group classes, private training, and board & train. Our full service menu also includes Socialization and behavior modification.

Richard is a trainer at Dream Dogz Behavior center. Richard is a member of the International Association of Canine Professions (IACP) and AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor & Evaluator.

Watch a video of Richard Warfel!

FL
Gainesville

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Hollywood

Sandra Machado
Dynamite Dog Training

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Lutz

Trick dog training is a great way to build a bond with your dog!
Lisa is a full dog trainer member of Pet Professional Guild and teaches classes at Courteous Canine Inc., in Lutz. She is certified by the American Red Cross for Cat and Dog First Aid. She has also completed Karen Pryor Academy Canine Freestyle I, in addition to several APDT Courses.

Lisa believes in adopting and is currently the parent of two rescue cats and her own two ex-rescue dogs, Dali who at just 10 months old earned her Advanced Trick Dog Title and her famous brother “Brody the Border Collie Trick Dog”. Brody when adopted was Heartworm positive and had behavioral issues. Today Brody knows over 200 tricks all trained using positive reinforcement and has earned the prestigious title of Trick Dog Champion and he is a K9 Artist that paws it forward to help others that are less fortunate by painting, donating his art and performing at Charity events. Lisa says she has learned that all dogs have something special to offer volunteering at shelters is a big part of her life. Her biggest passions are: positive reinforcement training, clickers and treats for training dogs and cats!

Brody the Border Collie Trick Dog, Lisa’s dogs insists his accomplishments are also listed here as well:

Fox 13 Interview
Daytime TV
Brody’s Facebook Page

FL
Jay

Take a break from serious… Try trick training today!
I believe training should be integrated into everyday life; dogs should have jobs, and a tired dog is usually a good dog. Trick training is a great way to meet these goals and to have fun!

In addition to being a CTDI, Cindy is a graduate of the prestigious Triple Crown Academy. She offers affordable group classes through Pensacola State College. Also available, private lessons in house manners and service dog tasks. Doggy Boot Camp is available on a limited basis for those that need a little extra help.

FL
Leesburg

Have Fun!
My dogs are titled in AKC, CPE, USDAA and NADAC agility, and AKC obedience and rally. I am a CPE agility judge and obedience and trick dog instructor. I believe a positive approach using games and tricks is the best way to build a relationship with your dog. It's all about the journey, and having fun!

FL
Orange Park

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am the owner/instructor of Wiggle Butt's Academy Dog Training. I'm a Puppy Start Right Instructor, and am Pet First Aid certified.

I have trained one of my dogs to her ITD title, and two of my other dogs to their NTD. I also have one dog who has her CGC and is a Therapy Dog.

FL
Orlando

Building a positive lifetime bond between dog and owner
As the little girl who never got the puppy she asked for, I had to find other outlets for canine interaction. Since my early teenage years, I have put in countless hours at dozens of shelters around Florida, doing anything I could. To this day, I still work with local shelters, helping to find wonderful homes for wonderful pets. In 2010, I started working with dogs professionally, and in 2011, I finally got my wish in the form of an Australian Shepherd named Freyja. As a trainer, I use positive, reward-based, voluntary techniques that yield both well mannered dogs, and happy owners. I am also an AKC certified evaluator. I hope to help every dog reach their potential, and to inspire every owner to do more with their dog!

FL
Orlando

I have been teaching rally classes for 9 years; manners plus basic obedience classes for 5 years. I rescue rhodesian ridgebacks with RRRI. I have trained and titled 4 dogs in rally including RE level. Have an obedience CD on 1 dog, BN on another and am working on CD. Have a JC in lure coursing on 1 dog. Agility titles on 2 dogs. Track with 3 dogs and play in Treibball and Nose Work with all 6 dogs. I have an agility field on my property and a small training pavilion that I share with friends and their assorted dogs. We all actively show in AKC events. I would like to offer tricks at our training facility, Fast Friends Dog Training Club in DeLand, Florida

FL
Margate

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Melbourne

Mari Hiltz, OSCT, APDT, TDAA, DSA, CPE, MDSA, CFDDC, WCFO, WIPI, PCC, CTDI

• K9 Natural Diet Consultant
• American Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
• Member: Pet Chamber of Commerce - Florida
• Member: Operation Socialization
• Member: Women In The Pet Industry Association

PAWS & EFFECT
mhiltz@cfl.rr.com
321-253-6229

Certified 5/11

Clicker Learning 4 Dogs!

Mari's dogs are titled in:
AKC, CPE & TDAA Agility, AKC Rally, CGC

Mari's dogs are active in:
Freestyle, Scootering, Treibball, Disc, Dock Jumping, Agility & Dog Scouts, Registered Therapy Dogs

Classes offered:

• Clix 4 Trix (trick titling class using Kyra Sundance books and curriculum, including beginning Clicker)
• Platform
• Fit Paws
• K9 Body Shop
• Hoopers (new this fall)
• Treibball (new this fall)
• Rally
• Scootering Meetup
• Freestyle
• Nosework
• Learning Play Group
• K9 Running Partners
• DOGA

All my classes are taught using Progressive Positive Reinforcement Learning with Clicker marking and high levels of reward. If you are new to clicker training, the Clix 4 Trix class is a great beginning class to learn this positive method of communicating and building a trusting relationship with your dog while learning fun new tricks and behaviors. This strong foundation of learning will enable your dog to progress into any sport with confidence and success! I emphasize a 'NO STRESS ZONE' in my class so participants work at their own pace, level of interest and ability, meaning no two dog/human teams are alike or carry the same goals so each team learns individually. All classes are built around FUN for you and your dog while learning in a safe, clean, social and positive environment.

Student/Particpant Comments:

I adopted "Lucy" from the Italian Greyhound rescue 2 years ago. She was very anxious and had never been walked on a leash. We had tried another play group and the dog park without much success. I was trying to socialize her and reduce her anxiety around men and new dogs. Mari's Learning Play Group has really helped her in more ways than I can describe. Mari creates a wonderful, non-threatening environment for both learning and playing....and it's fun. When I ask Lucy on Monday nights if she wants to go to "school" she comes running and jumping as if to say "yes, yes, yes." The confidence Lucy has gained there transfers to her outside world. We were visiting some close friends the other day when their relatives stopped by. Lucy was immediately surrounded by two unfamiliar teenagers and two adults. Instead of tucking her tail and shaking, she went around to each person to say "hello" and even let a very big man pick her up and hold her! I can't recommend Mari's classes enough and Lucy gives them "two paws up"!!!
—Jackie Andoniades

We are having a grand time. Each week we learn something different and the time flies by. One of the best classes I have taken, and I have taken a few! We love Mari!
—Cache and Jane Murphy too!

My Chihuahua, Bunny and I have been taking classes from Mari Hiltz for over two years. We absolutely love the classes for many reasons. The focus is on fun and bonding with your dog, rather than just dragging them around on a leash in a training class. Although Mari has classes for all size dogs, she always has a play group for small dogs. This has been extremely important for me to socialize my Chihuahua in a safe environment. Mari tries to customize and help each person with whatever behaviors and tricks that they want to learn. Taking classes from Mari has made Bunny a happy, fun, well socialized and well mannered Chihuahua. No ankle bitter here!
—Sandy Novotny

I am the owner of a very exhuberant, stubborn, independent dog!!!! He is lots of fun but we needed some help to channel his energy! Riley just loves his Tricks Class and is doing so well! Mari is helping us to become a team and work together. She is a great instructor..... loves all the dogs and helps each team according to their individual needs! I am so proud of Riley and how well he is doing! Thanks Mari!
—Susie Blackledge and Riley, Novice Trickster

Mari is very patient with the animals and has shown us how to be patient with them as well. She has some innovative techniques for training a dog that I was sceptical of - but they are working! I can see my dog is thinking on his own trying hard to please me. I very much enjoy the class.
—Robert Ruhge

FL
Miami

You Don't have to be RUFF to Teach Your Dog Stuff
Dee Hoult is a CPDT in sunny Miami, Florida. Dee is a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, a professional member of the APDT, a Dogs & Storks presenter, and founder of the South Florida Dog Trainers Networking Group.

In addition to training dogs and managing her staff, Dee currently serves as Director of the South Florida Veterinary Foundation, head trainer for Paws4You Rescue, Lead Training Volunteer for Miami-Dade Animal Services, and as a mentor for Animal Behavior College.

Dee holds a BS and an MBA from the University of Miami and has been a professional dog trainer since 2005. With more than 1,000 trained dogs under her belt, a growing company and awesome profit margins, Dee is not only the highest rated dog trainer on Yelp.com in Miami but is considered a "master networker" by her business owning peers in Miami's professional community. Dee has three canines, two felines and a husband. All of them are clicker trained.

FL
Miami

Amber Oliver

FL
Miami

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Miami

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Miami

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Mount Dora

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Naples

Relationship-based training for the dog you've always wanted and the human they've dreamed of

It was when my Golden Retriever, Duke, came into my life that I knew I was to dedicate my life to dogs. Now, five years later, I have done just that. The more I work with dogs, the more I see a need for trick training in everyday life. Not only is it fun (for both people and dogs), but it helps to form the fun, obedient, confident dog that everyone wants.

FL
North Miami Beach

Andrew Murphy
miamipuppytraining.com
786-216-2748
miamipuppytraining@icloud.com

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
North Miami Beach

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
North Miami Beach

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Oakland Park

"Beyond Sit and Stay"
Hello! My name is Shoshana Rappaport, I am an avid Dog-Lover who takes pride in being a Trainer who utilizes fun humane methods to teach you and your dog alike!

I have spent years training and working with Service Dogs to assist individuals with various disabilities, including: Hearing Alert Dogs, Mobility Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Veteran Assistance Dogs, and Diabetic Alert/Response Dogs.

I believe training should be as fun as possible, for both the dog and handler. Whenever we train with our dog, we are building a stronger connection with them; One of love and trust. In order to build trust and love, we must be gentle with our companions. For this reason, I prefer humane positive reinforcement training methods! Not only will your dog thank you for it, but the methods are effective and help motivate your dog to want to learn. There is a suitable saying that goes “you get more with honey than you do vinegar.”

FL
Orlando

Have fun with your best friend
I have been a volunteer instructor at the Orlando Dog Training Club since 2006. I believe dogs learn best with positive reinforcement and that training leads to forever homes.

I am an AKC CGC instructor/evaluator and a Therapy Dogs Inc, tester/observer.

FL
Palm Bay

Training Dogs and their People
I am a Certified Dog Trainer that graduated with Honors from Animal Behavior College. My heart is to inspire people to have fun with their dogs. No matter what is being taught, I believe that it can be done in a way that is enjoyable for both dog and human.

I offer group and private classes in basic obedience as well as behavior modification.

Aside from teaching trick classes, I am also the only Treibball trainer in the US taught by its inventor, Jan Nijboer.

I am a member of Space Coast Therapy Dogs, the American Treibball Association and a “Be a Tree” Presenter for Doggone Safe.

I enjoy doing treibball, tricks, agility and urban hunting with my rescue dogs Mutley and Rusty.

FL
Pembroke Pines

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Pinellas Park

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Plantation

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Tallahassee

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Animal Training Adventure Summer Camp

FL
Tampa

Join us to have Fun with your Dog!
Penny Noriega has been teaching Dog Agility since 2007. She branched out into Canine Freestyle and Dog Tricks in 2010. Through the Dog Training Club of Tampa, she has organized and presented many demonstrations of Dog Agility, Freestyle, and Tricks at State Fairs, Pet Expos, Humane Society and other animal fund-raisers, Responsible Dog Ownership Days, school and church events, and other venues.

She has also volunteered with Kids and Canines and is a Foster Mom for Florida Poodle Rescue. She believes dogs bring joy into our lives and that training should be fun while strengthening then bond between people and their dogs.

FL
Tampa

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Allison has been working with dogs for over 40 years. She teaches puppy and basic manners classes, holds private lessons, and her two most popular classes are trick classes and treiball.

FL
Tampa

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have trained my dogs in agility, rally, Obedience and Freestyle. They are all Canine Good Citizens, Delta Society Dogs or Therapy Dog International dogs. I have earned my CAP ! certification and do Dog Safety programs in schools. One of my dogs and I go to schools and participate in the dog R.E.A.D. program. I have recently opened a Dog Training Co-Op in Zephryhills, Fl called Lil Bit of Magic.

FL
Tampa

Training Best Friends

Kimberly Lewis loves to have fun with dogs! Using positive training methods, she has worked tricks, obedience, agility and freestyle. Kim and her trick dogs can be seen throughout the Tampa Bay area performing demonstrations with the Dog Training Club of Tampa, where she also teaches obedience. Kim has one dog that is a therapy dog at a local VA Hospital.

Tricks Classes offered through Learn With Jenza dog training. Find class details at dogtrainingtampabayflorida.com where all packs are welcome to come have fun building owner-dog bond through teamwork, hard work and fun work.

FL
Titusville

Sara Beth Pinson, PhD
Manager, Pawtropolis
sarabeth@pawtropolis.com
www.pawtropolis.com
706-227-7887

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Sara Beth has worked with companion pets for nearly 15 years. Along the way, she earned BSAs in Avian Biology and Biological Science and a PhD in Avian Biology, but has returned to a full-time career she loves where she gets to spend every day with well-loved pets. She is a Manager at Pawtropolis, a one-of-a-kind dog daycare, boarding, training, grooming, and retail facility in Athens, GA.

She has been training her personal and foster dogs for nearly 10 years and has recently started training clients and their dogs. She has earned agility titles from several venues, coursing titles, trick titles, CGC, and therapy dog certifications with her mature dogs Bailey and Icey and she is training her new pup Nimbus for agility, tricks, rally, obedience, tricks, and flyball. The sky is the limit!

Sara Beth's philosophy is that training, whether it be for manners, tricks, or competition, should be a fun and exciting game for dogs and humans alike. She uses only reward-based training to achieve this goal.

GA
Columbus

GA
Conyers

GA
Palmetto

GA
Smyrna

GA
Snellville

GA
Sugar Hill

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I I did some search & rescue training with my GSD. I now have a Dutch Shepherd and 2 yorkies. I would love to teach all my dogs tricks and I believe it keeps the dog mind active and they can problem solve faster.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I teach all sorts of canine classes; agility, family obedience, coming when called, and puppy classes. I am also a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am a trainer at Belly Rub Klub in Lombard and have own 3 dogs of my own. My dog Bailey has earned her intermediate trick dog title and Hannah has earned her Novice Trick Dog Title. I am a graduate of Penn Foster and have a certificate of completion of Professional Obedience Dog Training. I am also a member of APDT and and certified CLASS Evaluator. I have been teaching my dogs and my students tricks for over a year.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been training dogs for over 20 years. I have train and compete in Obedience, Agility, Rally, and K9 Nosework.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Elesa Hilsheimer-Smith has worked with two CPDT instructors over the last four year, gaining experience in both private lessons and group classes. She's a long-time volunteer at the local shelter where she works with foster dogs training them for adoption.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am a trainer in the Chicago area. I lead introductory classes for puppies, adults, upper level obedience class, and k9 nose work. I am a ANWI with NACSW

Debbie Bickford
www.debbiesdogs.com

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Debbie has been a full time dog training in Chicago, IL since 2000. She teaches many different classes, but her favorite to teach is a tricks class.

Eileen Balcom- Vetillo

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Kimberly Houska, CTDI
Partner, Topnotch Canine Dog Training
Certified 8/11
Kimberly@dogwoodshop.com
www.topnotchk9.com

Kimberly
Topnotch Canine Dog Training

Having fun, one trick at a time!
Kimberly has over 14 years experience training dogs. She teaches obedience and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes, and co-teaches Scent Detection ("Fun Nosework") classes. Kimberly uses positive reinforcement training, emphasizing having fun with your dog by promoting communication through interaction.

Kimberly is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

The Dog's Advocate
I have been training and showing dogs for over 25 years. I have titled many dogs to the highest levels in sports including Obedience Trial Champion, Tracking Champion, Herding Champion, Breed Champion, Schutzhund, Agility, Disc, Flyball, Therapy work, and Tricks Champion.

I teach many competition obedience students and include many tricks to keep students thinking that obedience is just another trick.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been training tricks to my own dogs since I was a little girl. I really believe in the Do More With Your Dog principles and have always thought trick training is the most fun for both dog and trainer. I've earned a few obedience, agility, tracking titles through the years, but I have to laugh at myself, when most people just want to know, "Does he know any tricks?" The average person could care less that the dog has a kazillion hard-earned titles behind his name. They just want to see a trick! So here we are!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am an instructor at Wiggles-n-Wags where we use positive training methods. I teach Family Dog, CGC, and other classes that incorporate music, games, tricks and shaping.

Happy Dogs are a Must
Audrey prides herself in her ability to successfully use reward based training. She enjoys having a special bond with her dogs, and loves the fact that her dogs are not fearful of her. It is her goal to teach owners how to develop this fruitful and lasting relationship with their dogs.

Trick training is a fabulous way to build a working relationship with your dog, or to just have some fun! Outside of Trick Training, Audrey competes with her two Border Collies and one Australian Shepherd in Obedience, Agility, Rally, Conformation, and Herding events. She has earned over 100 performance titles with her beloved dogs.

Audrey is the owner of Flint Creek Dogs and offers Training and Grooming services to the Lake Zurich, IL area.

Creating a stronger bond through positive reinforcement training.

Marius’ first memory as a child, living in Lithuania, was of his father coming home with a wicker basket. Inside was a cocker spaniel puppy later named Jessi. In 1992, the family, including Jessi, picked up and moved to the United States.

In her late teens, after a battle with breast cancer and other maladies, Jessi passed, leaving Marius with a piece of his heart missing. After a few years without a canine companion, he ignored the pressings of his family and came home with Kitsune, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. “Kit,” as he became known, made Marius’ life a little brighter, reminding him of what dogs can do for the heart. But one was not enough, and he found himself rescuing a Cardigan Welsh Corgi after seeing how well Kit played with other Corgis. Cleo, named for her love of lounging on her throne, aka, the couch, is like night and day when next to Kit.

After years at a grueling corporate job, with the only happiness coming from his two dogs, he had an epiphany. In the winter of 2011 he enlisted at Karen Pryor Academy and after much hard work with Kit, the following summer Marius became a Certified Training Partner. Nothing brings more joy to him than seeing the communication skill between animal and human increase as well as the enthusiasm to train.

After opening Snappy! Pet Services, Marius now offers dog walking, dog park visits, photography and training to all pet owners. Marius has felt the spiritual and psychological benefit that has come from increasing his human-animal bond with his two dogs, Kit and Cleo. He now enjoys every time he can share his knowledge and how to increase the human-animal bond by using positive reinforcement and force-free training practices with others.

Marius was named February 2013 Certified Training Partner of the Month, you can read his interview by clicking here.

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” ~ Anonymous ~

Continuing Education:

• Clicker Expo 2013, San Fransico, California Lectures and Labs with Kathy Sdao, Kay Laurence, Alexandra Kurland, Ken Ramirez, Susan Friedman, Ph.D., Cecilie Køste, and others, Janurary 2013
• Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking? Seminar about the mental lives of animals and what new discoveries in neurobiology can tell us about the minds of our companion animals. With Patricia McConnell, October 2012
• Lost in Translation? Seminar on how dogs use sight, sound, and smell to communicate. With Patricia McConnell, upcoming (October 2012)
• So Many Choices: Kathy Sdao Unplugged Two-day workshop with Kathy Sdao, October 2012
• Play! Play! Play! Seminar on Dog-Dog and Human-Dog play with Patricia McConnell, August 2012
• Two Timely Topics: Separation Anxiety and Dog-Dog Play with Nicole Wilde, August 2012
• Clicker Expo 2012, Nashville, Tennessee Lectures and Labs with Kathy Sdao, Julie Shaw, Ken Ramirez, Debbie Martin, Tia Guest, Theresa McKeon, Helix Fairweather, and others, March 2012

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I work as a vet assistant; I teach beginning people training (to work with their dogs); and I train in agility and freestyle (I have a wonderful Swedish Vallhund).

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've partnered with my canines in animal assisted therapy programs in schools, hospitals and behavioral programs since 1995. A repetoire of tricks is an effective way to engage patients with the dogs. Showing adolescents how to teach my dog a trick simultaneously models humane interactions with dogs, teaches patience and improves observational skills. Tricks also open the door to creativity for both the dogs and the students.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've taught traditional family dog obedience (correct, smile, and praise) for 12 years. Now I am a certified Nose Work Instructor.

Bobbie Roeske, ABCDT, CGC evaluator
Wiggles-n-Wags Dog Training Inc
216 E St Charles Rd,
Lombard IL 60148
www.wiggles-n-wags.com
630-776-4504

Challenge yourself and your dog by learning together
When a new positive training facility opened up near my house, I took my dog, Dodger, and things have never been the same since. I so loved the positive training concept and the people I worked with that I joined their mentoring program and have been assisting in puppy and other classes for over two years.

After graduating from Animal Behavior College, and becoming a CGC evaluator, I now teach family dog classes, sub for other trainers, and am excited about sharing with owners the joy of teaching and learning with their dogs. I also continue to train Dodger, try new things, and hone my own skills. As a retired educator I know it is important to create a friendly, comfortable, and supportive environment for my owner/dog teams. Using positive reinforcement, and building strong communication skills are keys to success.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I own a dog training facility where we offer puppy, basic, and dog sports classes. I have been training dogs for over 20 years. I really believe in developing the bond between people and dogs.

Rachel Fein, KPA-CTP, CTDI
Cloud K9 Academy
Owner, Trainer
rachel@cloudk9academy.com
http://cloudk9academy.com
(630) 699-3154

Building Relationships Through Fun

Rachel grew up working with dogs. Her first experience with training came with her dog, Nico, when she was seventeen. She later trained a rescue dog named Kali. Kali went on to earn a champion title in agility as well as titles in obedience and tricks. Rachel has participated in agility, dock diving, tricks, obedience, nose work, disc dogs and therapy work. Her young dog, Flash, is preparing for a career in agility, herding, dock diving, tricks, disc dogs and obedience. Flash has also earned trick-dog titles. Rachel enjoys the chance to participate in new activities and loves to have fun with her dogs.

Rachel is a force-free trainer. She loves to help owners bond with their dogs through positive reinforcement training and has been working with dogs for more than 10 years. In that time, Rachel has worked with dogs of various ages, breeds, backgrounds, and temperaments. She has trained dogs for agility course work, herding, dock diving, tricks, obedience, disc dogs, and therapy work, and has worked with dogs and owners to solve behavioral problems. Rachel is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP).

To further her education, Rachel has completed seminars with Suzanne Clothier, Patricia McConnell, Steve White, Dana Pike, and Katie Oilschlager. She has also trained with Susan Garrett and other top trainers in the area

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Focus on Fun
Ever since I got my two shelties my life has changed. I have learned so much about dogs and have enjoyed working with them so much that I want to help and encourage everyone else to have that much fun. I compete in excellent level agility, train in K9 Nosework, and both my sheltie's have their Champion Trick Dog Titles. I am an Agility Instructor at a dog club in the Chicago suburbs. I'd love to help you have fun with your dogs!

Marisha Maier
Owner, Discover Pet Training LLC
discoverpettraining.com
discoverpettrainingllc@gmail.com

Discover what your pet can be with Discover Pet Training.

I am a certified dog trainer with Animal Behavior College and owner of Discover Pet Training LLC. My training technique focuses on creating a fun and positive learning environment for both the dog and human. I offer both in-home training and group classes on a variety of topics.

Trick Dog Instructor
I am an certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College. I have a small training business where I offer private lessons, board and train, dog sitting, and I sell trained puppies. I always find a positive way in training dogs. I participate in agility with my own dog.

Julia Lane, CTDI
Owner, Spot On K9 Sports
Certified 11/11
spotonk9s@me.com
SpotOnK9Sports.com
630-945-1437

Julia Lane
spotonk9sports
How-to videos
spotonk9sports

Fun activities for every dog!

Spot On K9 Sports: Fun activities for every dog! Julia Lane passionately believes that positive reinforcement and relationship building create confident, well-behaved dogs. She helps dog owners solve common behavior problems through games, tricks and thoughtful training that give dogs mental and physical exercise.

When she isn't teaching, Julia competes in agility, disc dog, Rally obedience, and K9 Nose Work, and writes about dog sports and training for Bark magazine (www.thebark.com). She and her husband, Brian, enjoy life with their two cats, Bruiser and Cricket, and variety pack: Shelby (Pit Bull mix), Darby (Dalmatian), Jolie (Dalmatian), and Ginger Peach (Dutch Shepherd).

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have trained dogs since 1985. I do obedience, rally, pet therapy, trick dogs, and agility. I love anything fun to do with my dogs. I worked at an animal hospital for 25 years. My whole life is dogs. I love to watch people train their dogs to do something they didn't think that they could. Happy Dogs & Happy People. I am a single mom with a disabled son. Our lives have been blessed with awesome family, fabulous friends and the best dogs ever!!! We have alot of struggles but so much joy. We are blessed. We have 4 dogs: Hogan (13) Australian Shepherd, Dakota (11) Australian Sheherd, Scout (5) jack russel/corgi X, and Trucker (12 weeks) cardigan corgi. I love to try new things with my dogs.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am a veterinarian in IL. I own First Harmony Farms. We raise Border Collies and Miniature American Shepherds. I have been doing Flyball and Obedience for over 20 years and started agility 3 years ago. I also occasionally do herding, rally, and conformation with our dogs.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I own Wiggles-n-Wags Dog Training located in Lombard, IL, just outside of Chicago. We have an active Tricks program and 4 CTDI's on staff.

I am a big proponent of teaching tricks, not only as a fun thing to do with your dog, and to improve both human/dog relationships and dog's lives, but I also work with reactive dogs and use tricks to redirect the dog when getting stressed. It's more fun to have something to ask your dog to do than just 'sit'!

I've been a trainer for close to 25 years, and a business owner and agility instructor for 12.

Rebecca Cann, CTDI
Senior Trainer & Director of Training,
Narnia Pet Behavior and Training, Inc.
Certified 11/11
rebecca@narniapets.com
www.narniapets.com
630.904.0895

10143 Clow Creek Road, Unit A
Plainfield, IL 60585
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200 Read Street
Lockport, IL 60441

Good Dog!

I love teaching. For 12 years I have been teaching high school English, and I loved it. I took time off to stay home and raise my daughters and my dogs. This has left me enough flexibility in my schedule to take my love of teaching and join it with my other love… dog training.

I initially began my dog training career in 2005 at Narnia Pet Behavior and Training in Plainfield. In 2010, I also began working at Wiggles-n-Wags Dog Training, Inc., in Lombard. I am very fortunate that I have to opportunity to work at two different places that are both dedicated to positive reinforcement training. From puppy classes and family dog, to triebball, K9 Noseworks, and agility, these two places have a class for everyone.

Not only do I spend my time teaching dog classes, but I am also a presenter for Dog Gone Safe which is a dog bite prevention program that helps education kids about dogs. Additionally I work with other trainers in the area to present to rescue groups about a variety or training and behavior issues that many foster families face.

I regularly attend workshops and seminars all over the country in behavior modification to stay on top of what is new in the field of training. There is ALWAYS something new and fun to learn about and train with your dog, and I hope the people that take my class feel that excitement that I feel when it comes to spending time with their dogs.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been involved in the pet industry since 2004 and professionally training dogs since 2011. Having fun while learning is key which is why I love trick training!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been working toward becoming a dog trainer since 2008. I assist with training dogs and doing classes and teach puppy preschool and apprentice adult dog obedience. I started doing tricks with my Weimaraner just for fun, but we've decided to start offering a Tricks Class, so now that Kona has her Intermediate Trick Dog title, I feel ready to move forward with offering this wonderful opportunity to bond with a dog to our clients.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Shannon Honeycutt trains agility at a local facility.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I train in Rally and Agility. I belong to Trail Creek Dog Training Club in La Porte, IN where I have been helping with Puppy and Beginner classes. I have a 7 yr old and a 6 month old Flatcoat, plus 2 resue dogs.

KY
Independence

KY
Louisville

Teaching people to teach their dogs.
I teach manners classes at a kennel near Louisville. My current dog is a Standard Poodle. I certified him with a local therapy dog group and we visit schools and library for reading programs. I have been inspired to do tricks so that my can do a few a tricks during his therapy visits.

KY
Owensboro

KY
Villa Hills

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I'm a certified dog trainer in Louisiana with my own business. I work with basic obedience as well as behavior problems.

Take Training to a New Level!
Jenny Ruth Yasi is the head trainer at Whole Dog Camp, a wholistic animal boarding, training and daycare club in Maine.

Having grown up on a farm, with experience in trick training a variety of animals (horses, dogs, goats, birds, rabbits), she graduated Vermont College with a self-designated study in behavior science and character development.

Jenny uses operant and classical conditioning, with a marker signal, conditioned encouragement, discouragement and release cue in her "Signal Training" system.

At Whole Dog Camp Jenny has had special experience rehabilitating dogs with severe problem behaviors and she also enjoys training for competition in freestyle, agility, and rally.

Jenny has studied with some of the best dog trainers in the world, including Susan Garrett, Diane Kowalski, Carolyn Scott, Kathy Sdao, Terry Ryan and others.

Hard of hearing, Jenny is often swimming or on a boat where hearing aids don't do much good, so she trains all her dogs in hearing service behaviors. She also volunteers with Spring Harbor Hospital, and she uses "trick training" to enrich the pet assisted therapy she provides in the pediatric psychiatric unit of the hospital.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
3 yrs doggie daycare, training, boarding, and grooming.

“Teaching dogs through games and play”

Breanna is a force free trainer for Right On The Mark Dog Training LLC in Pittsfield, Maine. She teaches Trick and Game classes, offers private lessons and assists in training Foundation classes. Breanna is a member of the Pet Professional Guild.

Breanna has two dogs and two cats. All four came from rescues. Along with her own four pets she also takes in foster dogs and volunteers with a local dog recue group.

Breanna enjoys taking classes with her own dogs and traveling to hear speakers in the field of dog training and dog behavior. In the past she has apprenticed with horse trainers and currently working with another dog trainer. Breanna is working towards her CPDT-KA.

When she is not busy training dogs you can find her cross country skiing, hiking or jogging with her dogs or gardening with her dogs nearby.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I'm Kathy Austin, KPA CTP and partner at Dogs' Learning Center in Hudson, MA. My canine partner, and best friend, is Clancy a 6.5 yo Irish Terrier. We have trained in agility, Rally-O, and Wag It Games. Our current focus is training and competing in the sport of K9 Nose Work.

Building a better relationship with my dog while making it fun for both of us has always been my goal - and it's something that I work to practice with my students - both human and canine!

Cheryl Viera
Trainer, Doggie Daycare facility
soca2@comcast.net

Tricks to build relationships
Tricks are a fun way to build stronger relationships between dogs and their families. They are also a great way to exercise the dog's mind and body. I incorporate tricks into my puppy and basic manners class and am planning to add a "Tricks Class" soon.

I give private lessons and have very small group classes using positive reinforcement/ clicker training. I also have experience with deaf dogs.

I have an Expert Trick Dog title and Obedience titles. I am currently working on more trick titles, K-9 Nosework, and am learning Freestyle.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am 19 years old and for as long as I can remember I have wanted to work with dogs. I loved working with my German Shepherd as a kid, and my little Papillion mix now. My goal is to, one day become a professional dog trainer.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am a full time dog trainer and work with quite a few rescues as well. I enjoy teaching and promoting positive reinforcement techniques along with seeing the progress made in my students each week! I have a 7 year old Pit Bull mix named Riley who was my inspiration for becoming a dog trainer.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I work at the Berkshire Human Society teaching obedience, agility, puppy kindergarten and I do private lessons. I'm also a CGC evaluator.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor
I am a trainer, dogwalker and boarder in Massachusetts. I have a Masters degree in Education, a certification in Special Education (Beh. Mod.!) I completed a training apprenticeship with Anne Springer (CTDI) in 2012. I am applying to Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers.

Obedience. Fun. Love. Results.
My name is Cassie-Leigh Stock, and I have been professionally training dogs & their people in MA & the surrounding states since 2007. I work with any age & breed, but as president & founder of the New England Bully Breed Club, I have a special affinity for misunderstood breeds, especially pit bulls. I specialize in reactive bully breeds, but offer private training and group classes/workshops ranging from puppy manners to Canine Good Citizen testing, public access test preparation, and tricks classes too! Come check us out at www.hexdogs.com!

MA
Ipswich

Make a Tail Wag!
Paws for Praise offers group classes from beginner through advanced and specialty classes, seminars, workshops, and our famous Yappy Hour play groups.

We use modern, scientifically sound and humane dog training methods in a relaxed and supportive environment that focuses on both canine and human needs.

Owner, Anne Springer, is a graduate of Salem State University and has diplomas in both dog training and instruction and in professional pet grooming. She is a professional member of IPDTA, APDT, and Truly Dog Friendly. Anne is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a Tester/Observer for Therapy Dogs, Inc.

Melissa Viera
mjsdogtraining@gmail.com

Helping you and your dog reach your goals Melissa uses reward-based positive dog training and clicker training methods to get results. She believes in giving animals both mental stimulation and exercise through training. Melissa teaches tricks to give both dogs and owners a fun way to work on training and building their bond. Melissa has been involved in a number of competitive dog sports. She also enjoys doing trick demos with her dog, Riley. Melissa trains dogs with true concern for their well-being. She enjoys helping and encouraging people and their dogs.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have grown up with and worked with dogs my entire life. I started as a dog walker in my neighborhood and when I started high school at a local vocational school my passion for dog training was born. I took a class in Basic Obedience with my newest dog, Sienna, a Bernese Mt Dog puppy. I loved it! Since then I have worked in vet clinics and a big chain pet store where I was trained as a dog trainer.

MA
Plymoth

"Train with Trust"—Rebuilding broken relationships.
My life long passion as been dogs. I have owned many different breeds throughout my life and have successfully shown dogs in the breed ring, as well as trained dogs for obedience. In September 2010, I graduated from the Animal Behavior College, becoming a certified dog trainer.

The training techniques I use are based on positive reinforcement training. I use a clicker to communicate which behaviors I desire or want to shape. While in school, I used my own 2 dogs to perfect my new skills and easily trained my dogs many new and fun behaviors. My American Staffordshire Terrier, Peaches, also has her CGC and TDI and quickly earned her Novice and Intermediate Trick Dog titles.

At present, I am employed at Joseph's Obedience Training School in Pocasset, MA where I teach a puppy class, assist in Reactive and Management dog classes as well as offer private lessons and consultations. I am also a member of APDT.

My goal is to teach a tricks class, as well as compete in agility, learn flyball and nosework. I will also enjoy earning more tricks titles! I would like to incorporate tricks into working with reactive dogs to encourage thinking and focus.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Jim Helems Jr., CTDI
Dog Pals
Certified 6/09
Jim@dog-pals.com
www.dogpalstraining.com
www.Dog-pals.com

Enjoy your dog—training is fun.
Jim believes in positive, motivational dog training, where the emphasis is on fun. If you or your dog pal is frustrated or bored good training is impossible. Jim’s passions are for Dog Agility and Trick Training, and he also enjoys Obedience, Rally-O, Puppy training and dog Scootering. Jim teaches tricks to his own three Aussies, and is working on multi-dog tricks. Jim believes good training comes from trust and each partner having fun.

Jim is now providing dog training throughout the North East as Dog Pals, offering One – on – One training. Jim and his crew, Jake, Ember and Pyro also perform Dog Stunt Shows and routinely volunteers at dog rescue shows, children hospitals and fund raisers. Watch video of Jim Helems Jr.

Jim is also a Dog Scouts of America troop leader, which he started in 2010. Dog Scouting is another great way to "do more with your dog". You can check out this Western Massachusetts Dog Scout Troop, #211 at: www.dogpalstraining.com/dog-scouts/

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been instructing classes for over 12 years and also teach private lessons and do behavioral consultations. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a Certified Nose Work Instructor and a Certified Wag It Games Instructor. I also provide boarding and dog daycare, and have been in business since 1991.

MD
Baltimore

Amie Glasgow
aglasgow@mdspca.org

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I'm a CPDT and Head Trainer at the MD SPCA. I share my life with three pit bulls, twelve cats, a turtle and a very patient man. I've trained Rally, Agility, SAR, Tracking, and obedience.

Keeping Tails Waggin'!!
Keeping things light, fun, and friendly are my training methods. I believe in Positive Reinforcement with the clicker as the foundation and patience as one of the building blocks. Every dog can learn tricks and so can you!! I'm in my first year piloting a tricks class, but have not been doing them for years after having not 1, but 2 challenging dogs to train. It has brought a tremendous amount of Attention and Focus to our training sessions.

Lori Kobayashi, CTDI
Certified 6/09
vfrgrl@yahoo.com

Fun Foundation Dog Training; teaching your dog to learn.
I'm a dog trainer, and I train my own dogs for therapy work, Obedience, and Rally-O. I also love to ride motorcycles, and do race emergency work (cornerworking).

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Making Dogs Stars!
I retired from a long, wonderful career in public education a few years ago. My retirement allowed me to once again be involved with the wonderful sport of training dogs.

Training provides us an opportunity to build a strong, loving and respectful bond with our dogs. I believe in giving high value rewards for desirable behaviors. It is my belief that fear, pain and intimidation create fearful, possibly even aggressive behaviors in dogs and have no place in my training program. Follow one simple rule and you will have a lovely, well-mannered dog: REWARD the behaviors you want and IGNORE the behaviors you do not want.

Sirius Manners will teach you how to follow this rule so that your dog will be the wonderful companion you imagined when you brought him home. I will help you teach your dog all the basic manners such as sit, stay, leave it, wait, and more, plus many awesome tricks like speak, clean up, sit pretty, say your prayers, and more.

MD
Upper Marlboro

Stacie Beasley

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

More Than A Walk In The Park

Cath has been an animal trainer since 1975 in a variety of sporting activities.  Cath guides growth while capitalizing on innate abilities to develop a well-rounded companion.  Her goal is to help you build a relationship that lasts for life.

Life Member, Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am a licensed veterinary technician. I own a pet sitting and pet nursing care business. I am also a puppy raiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind. I teach a therapy dog prep class for a local trainer.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have a golden retriever that I show in Obedience, Rally and Freestyle. He is also a Therapy dog. I love working with him and my training time with him.

I am a member of Companion Dog Training Club in Flint. I teach a Senior puppy class and a Therapy dog preparation class. I believe the relationship with your dog is the foundation. Trick training is an important part of the fun and relationship you develop and maintain with your dog every day.

The more you do with your dog, the more your dog will do!
Roz Granitz has been training and showing dogs in obedience and agility for more than 30 years.

She has achieved success both locally and nationally, attaining the national rank of 2nd in Open Obedience with her all-star dog, Coffee.

Roz is an exceptional teacher, having earned her MEd at University of Michigan and Wayne State University. She is certified as an APDT C.L.A.S.S. instructor and evaluator and is also an AKC C.G.C. evaluator.

Roz is the owner of My Hero Dog Training in Novi.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

All Dogs Can
I have been training dogs for over 20 years. I believe that all dogs can be what you want them to be, with love, patience and training. Training teaches your dog skills and focus, while creating a bond between you and your dog that will last forever. While each breed's training style may vary a little, I only use positive reinforcement training techniques for all dogs.

Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor