Shayne D.
Shayne D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
WIN-WIN Prof Dog Trainer
I have been showing & training dogs (my own as well as others’) for over 20 years as well as caring for them since I was a small child. I will provide TRAINING on my visits, if desired, for an add’l fee. WIN-WIN. Training Awards National American Pit Bull Association: 2008 Obedience Handler of the Year and 2008 Agility Handler of the Year I am the ONLY one to ever win both in the same year. Certified thru the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen evaluator since 2012. -CoFounder & Vice President of the Great Lakes American Pit Bull Terrier Association (based in MI) 2006 thru 2012 -Treasurer Michigan American Pit Bull Terrier Club (2005 thru 2007) -American Pit Bull Foundation (Charlotte, NC) Vice President 2010 thru 2012 Member since 2009 Lead Trainer/CGC Evaluator 2010 thru 2018 Positive Pit Care school program 2011 thru 2018 Advocate against Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) since 2008 speaking at 12+ City Council meetings in Michigan & NC Featured 2 times in Dog Fancy Magazine Featured article in Pit Bull Examiner 2012 “What is a Backyard Breeder?” Featured in over half a dozen newspaper articles in MI & NC regarding Breed Specific legislation Featured in over half a dozen news interviews regarding BSL Steele Creek Library Paws for Reading Program 2010 thru 2018` Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Paws for Reading Program (NC) 2010 thru 2012 Matthews Library Paws for Reading Program (NC) 2010 thru 2012 UNC Charlotte Paws for Exam Therapy 2012 thru 2014 Levine Children’s hospital volunteer 2016 St. John’s Hospital (Macomb, MI) 2004 thru 2009 Competition/Show Awards (titles thru United Kennel Club unless otherwise specified) TRINITY [01/24/10 - …] Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Rally Obedience title (RO1) Youngest dog in UKC to ever qualify for their first Rally Obedience title (2010). Can never be beaten. Rally Obedience title (RO2) Champion Conformation title (CH) Registered Service Animal AKIVA [03/02/05 - 09/02/2017] Champion Conformation title (CH) Weight pull title (UWP) Rally Obedience title (URO1) Rally Obedience title (URO2) Agility title (UAG1) Agility title (UAG2) Agility title (UAG3) Agility title (UAGCH) Agility title (UAGCHX) Agility ALL STARS 2008 (Top 50 dogs in the country) United Companion Dog Obedience title (UCD) Family Obedience title (FO) Certified Therapy Dog (TDI) Registered Service Animal Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) American Temperament Test certification (ATT) UKC Super Dog #38 Highest ranking, highest scoring APBT in UKC Agility since 2008 ADARA [10/24/07 - 12/12/20] Rally Obedience title (RO1) Rally Obedience title (RO2) Certified Therapy Dog (TDI) Registered Service Animal Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) ⅔ legs towards Agility title (AG1) ⅔ legs towards UCD Obedience title (UCD1) ROCKY [03/24/04 - 10/30/12] Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) American Temperament Test certification (ATT) Top Ten Conformation 2007 Top Ten Conformation 2010 Rally Obedience title (RO1) Rally Obedience title (RO2) Weight pull title (UWPCH) Champion Conformation title (CH) Grand Champion Conformation title (GRCH) ACHILLES [10/24/07 - 2018] Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) Rally Obedience title (URO1) Rally Obedience title (URO2) Champion conformation title (CH) Grand Champion conformation title (GRCH) Weight Pull title (UWP) Top Ten Conformation 2010 AXL [01/24/10 - 2012] Rally Obedience title (URO1)
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I will come to your home and care for your pup. For overnight stays at clients home as well as drop ins I will also provide training, if desired, for an add’l fee. I have references.
Ratings and reviews
Really great would highly recommend!


Our little dog was very happy to see Shayne. She was very reliable and conscientious.

Shayne was an absolute lifesaver for us!! She came over and walked our dogs three different times on the weekend. We loved the communication she sent and the pictures!! Because of her we were able to enjoy a very special family wedding. Words can’t express how much our heart appreciated her time!!


Thanks for loving Meeko! The pictures and detailed reports made leaving her behind a little easier. It was obvious in your extra cuddles, walks, and treats how much you love dogs. You will hear from us again! :)
Shayne was the best choice for our dog. She went above and beyond what we requested. She was very flexible with our schedule and changes and always gave a detailed update including pictures with each visit and walk. It was evident in the pictures that she put my naturally anxious girl at ease. I am so grateful for the love she gave my pup and peace of mind she provided me. I highly recommend.
Shayne was awesome with my two pups! She took care too make sure the Florida heat wasn't too much for them and gave them all the love they needed during their time together - they told me all about it when I got back home. :-) It is great to know they are in good hands when I can't be there.
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Schedule
I make my own schedule so I have open availability on most days with a wide range of times I am willing to work off-hours, holidays, etc.
