I instruct beginner to advanced manners classes, rally obedience classes, and tricks classes at a reputable dog training school. I also do private lessons in all of those areas of study. I am an IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT), a certified Absolute Dog Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) and Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Evaluator. I apprenticed under an IAABC certified dog behaviorist for three and a half years. I believe in positive reinforcement techniques and mental stimulation and enrichment for dogs. I continue my study of dogs, dog training, and dog behavior through IAABC and Absolute Dogs. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes and a plethora of breeds and have a significant amount of experience with special needs dogs. I compete in Rally Obedience with my dog Elsie. She has earned titles in Rally Obedience (RL3) and Tricks (ETD & TKP) and has her Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) title. For fun, we also participate in agility and competition obedience training. At the moment, she is learning to bowl with a children's bowling set, play soccer with a mini goal, and jump through my arms when I make a hoop shape with them. My husband and I are currently raising our puppy, Rhubarb Pi "Ruby" (DOB 10/2021) and are enjoying the roller coaster of joys and pains that come with adolescence. My hope is that Ruby will continue to grow and enjoy learning and will follow in her big sister's footsteps. I grew up with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, turtles, goats, hamsters, rabbits, and fish. My childhood home was a regular zoo. My very first word was my dog's name! I have lived with dogs of all shapes and sizes, from a chihuahua mix to a German shepherd. I especially enjoy building relationships with special needs dogs. I had a dog-reactive dog with epilepsy, liver disease, and noise sensitivity and a dog with clinical separation anxiety. I also have a deaf cat. In the past, I had a deaf dog with clinical social phobias. ** I will not accept bookings in homes where there is a pet snake ** ** Smoke-free homes only, please **