Hello! My name is Grant. I am a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) with experience in force free, fear free, and reward based methods. Most of my professional training experience has been with younger dogs and puppies, but I have also worked with many adult dogs on their social skills and manners training. I am particularly interested in working with dogs who are reactive and/or fearful. I also really enjoy trick training; my dog has earned three trick dog titles from 'Do More With Your Dog!'. My dog also works as a therapy dog through a local volunteer organization, making visits to schools and hospitals. I have several years of professional experience caring for animals in a shelter setting as an animal care attendant, dog trainer, behavior coordinator, and veterinary technician. My work has included grooming, walking, cleaning, feeding, training, providing enrichment, and medicating animals. I have cared for and handled dogs of all ages and sizes, from a few days old to 20 years old, <3 pounds to 120+ pounds. I love working with senior dogs! I have worked successfully with dogs that are rowdy, strong, reactive, stubborn, and/or fearful. I have experience working with dogs and cats who have special medical needs or need medication delivery, including injections.