Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate 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.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

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!"

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

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.

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.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
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.

CA
Quartz Hill

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!

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.

CO
Pine

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 Myers

Kelli-ann Reilly
Certified 4/11
Kelli-ann67@comcast.net

Your dog will love tricks!
Kelli-ann & her Champion Trick Boxers (TDCH), Tag & Pompeii, love to work together as a team. The more they spend time together the stronger their bond. They trick train, competein RALLY, AGILITY, & OBEDIENCE. Additionally, they run, bike, walk, rollerblade, & soon skateboarding buddies.

Kelli-ann is a pawsitive trainer who loves ‘the clicker’. She sees quicker results & moreover FUN. “It’s an AMAZING tool”. Her special challenged pup, RAY, the toy poodle, responds very nicely to ‘the clicker’.

Kell-ann is team captain of the new ALL-STAR PERFORMANCE DOG TEAM & looks forward to meeting new people & dogs in her trick training classes.

Happy Trick Training

FL
Gainesville

FL
Gainesville

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Hudson

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Jay

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Leesburg

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have 3 dogs - all are titled in multiple agility and obedience venues. I am an agility judge for CPE, and I volunteer at the Orlando Dog Training club as an instructor. I started using tricks as a relationship building experience with my mixed breed dog 12 years ago and started teaching a tricks class at Orlando.

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

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Naples

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

FL
Orlando

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have always enjoyed the company of dogs and rescue my dogs rather than purchasing from breeders or pet stores. I like giving them another chance and providing a stable, loving home. I am a volunteer instructor at the Orlando Dog Training Club, an AKC CGC instructor/evaluator and a Therapy Dogs Inc, tester/observer. I believe in strengthening the human-dog bond and having fun with your dogs to encourage forever pets. My kelpie, a Katrina rescue, has AKC CD and therapy dog titles. I began teaching her tricks to give her a break and something to do other than be touched while visiting a dementia unit at the local VA nursing home. My BC is elderly and has some medical issues that preclude jumping, sitting for long periods and other such activities. She is well behaved and adorable.

FL
Palm Bay

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am currently teaching tricks at a local daycare and also for a group of therapy dogs at my house. I am a Certified Dog Trainer with Animal Behavior College. My heart is to inspire people to have fun with their dogs. Getting people to see in their dog somehing more than an annoying furball in the back yard not only might keep them from being surrendered when times become tough, but also enriches the lives of both dog and owner. I do teach basic obedience and offer behavior modification, but if you really think about it - to the dog everything that he learns is a trick.

FL
Titusville

GA
Sugar Hill

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.

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'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.

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 ABC, 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.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have two shelties that are around 3 1/2 years old that I have trained to do agility, tricks, obedience, nosework and rally. I am currently instructing two agility classes at our dog club which encourages positive reinforcement and using markers (clickers or Yes) to make the communication clearer to the dog. For me the key to dog training is not just getting your dog to do what you want them to, but having them want to do it because it is fun and rewarding for them.

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.

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

KY
Louisville

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.

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

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.

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.

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/

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).

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Colleen Dewitt, CTDI
Certified 6/09
lgcdewitt@yahoo.com

Imagine my dog.
Colleen is our very first Certified Trick Dog Instructor. Colleen instructs Dog Tricks classes as well as obedience and dog dance for Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club

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Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

One Paw at a Time
Communication, trust, love and building a deep bond between canine and handler are the cornerstones of my training program.

I am a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner. I specialize in working with shelter, reactive and fearful dogs.

Tricks, nosework, agility and manners based training are used to build confidence and deepen your relationship with your canine companion. Classes are motivational, fun and rewarding. My goal is to help you and your dog reach your full potential.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Amazing Fun With Dogs
Trick training enhances your relationship and bond with your dog. Positive training motivates and stimulates your dog so that you have a happy, trusting team that works well together. Tricks help in every aspect of competition as you teach your dog that it is fun to play with you. Attention always earns a reward.

I have worked with my dog every day since she was a tiny puppy. Now at the age of 5-1/2, she competes in Agility, Rally, Obedience, and has earned her C-ATCH3 title in CPE, AKC Open Agility, USDAA and DOCNA titles, Rally APDT level 3 title, CDSP Utility title, she has all her NADAC Elite titles, and has her TDI (Therapy Dog Intl) title and does 200 visits per year to nursing homes, hospitals, and senior facilities. She performs in excess of 60 tricks and does them cheerfully and eagerly. Hailey also has her CGC and TT titles. She also dabbles in freestyle, and is a Trick Dog Champion (TDCH).

Patience and perserverence have turned a hyper-destructive dog into a loving, obedient, fun, and challenging companion. Hailey's goal in life is "how can I please, let me try the ways…"

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I've spent 28yrs in veterinary practice management and 3yrs as an independant certified obedience instructor. I have certifications in veterinary dermatology (worked as a groomer for 7 yrs). Certification in canine physical medicine & rehabilitation therapy, member of APDT & former member of ABKA

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

NC
Apex

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

NC
Four Oaks

Positive Reinforcement / Clicker Trainer
All dogs can learn tricks! Tricks can provide mental and physical exercise, uncover our dogs potential and talents, and builds stronger bonds with our dogs.

It’s fun and entertaining for the family dog. It compliments sportdog training. It can help them learn manners and keep dogs in their forever home.

I have trained and titled dogs in Obedience, Dock Diving, Agility and Canine Good Citizenship. They enjoy hiking, learning and performing tricks. My dog BleuMoon is a Trick Dog Champion and is active in Treibball. I am a Positive Reinforcement / Clicker Trainer. I have been training dogs since a youngster including German Shepherds, Miniature Schnauzers, Giant Schnauzer, Siberian Husky, Cocker Spaniel, Newfoundland, Saint Bernards and Border Collies. I emphasize having fun with your dog while teaching the dog to think and problem solve.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

I am an Instructor for Teamworks Dog Training in Raleigh, NC. I instruct Canine Good Citizen, Puppy confidence, Reliable Recall and Treibball classes.

My collies are titled in Tricks and Freestyle dance. We also participate in Rally Obedience and Agility. My collies are the reason I began training dogs. They have taught me so much and are a lot of fun.

I use positive reinforcement training. I believe training with positive methods gives our dogs the opportunity to think, choose, stay motivated, remain happy, and use skills they were born with. Most of all using positive reinforcement, spending time with our dogs, training our dogs, or just playing and having fun with our dogs builds a life long relationship of trust and happiness between dog and handler.

Train Smarter
Jacob uses trick training to cultivate the trust and communication necessary for better relationships between people and dogs. He believes in communication for BOTH ends of the leash.

He embraces a holistic view of training that transcends problem solving; it uses force-free methods to develop effective communication, accelerate learning, strengthen mutual respect, and encourage a lifelong bond.

Jacob assists in group classes offered through Teamworks Dog Training in Raleigh, NC.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am 16 years old. I'm most well known as "MsBorderCollieLover" on YouTube where I post videos of my two dogs Chase and Oscar performing tricks. I compete with my dogs in agility, obedience, rally, freestyle and some flyball. Our favorite sport is canine freestyle where we can put all of those fantastic behaviors with music. While tricks are fun, I also help out dogs with problem behaviors. I believe in using only positive methods and maintaining upbeat, fun sessions, with a low stress environment.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

A better bond through fun and rewards of training!
Lexi owns 5 dogs and competes in Flyball and dog scootering and is training to compete in agility, dock diving, rally, disc, and canine freestyle. She has been trained to correctly utilize a variety of training methods, from positive reinforcement, correction based methods, environmental consequences, gentle leaders, prong collars, and double leash methods. Her personal philosophy relies upon positive methods and reinforcement. Tricks classes focus on learning many different methods of positive training techniques to help build a better relationship with your dog. Basic, Advanced, Public Polishing obedience classes; in home private training; board and train; and play and train packages also available.

It's about the journey, not the destination
Robin Murray is a tricks instructor at Fortunate Fido in Columbia Station, OH. Her two rescue dogs have earned advanced titles in agility, rally, and obedience. Henry, a rescued American Eskimo dog, is also and Expert Trick Dog (ETD).

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Silke Wittig, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Certified 3/11
contact@ herocanineconsulting.com
574-612-8170 (cell)
570-458-5749 (home)

Strengthening the Human Canine Bond
Trick training is a wonderful way to teach appropriate pet manners as well as cute behaviors that will amaze your family and friends in a fun, reward-based, no-pressure and safe environment, while strengthening the human-canine bond, building trust and improving communication between you and your pooch. Dogs and people of any age, energy level and even with physical limitations can learn tricks together!

Silke Wittig, CPDT-KA of HeRo Canine Consulting LLC helps and encourages people to train their dogs through education, demonstration and practice, and stresses the importance of working together as a team! Knowledge, patience, commmitment and empathy are important tools to make this relationship succeed.

Please check out www.herocanineconsulting.com for more information.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Cindy Otto, CTDI
Certified 9/10
dolceslist@yahoo.com

Tricks and Training for Focus, Fitness, and Fun!
Cindy has been training her dog (Dolce) for 8 years and her cat (Zucca) for 3 years. She is active in animal assisted therapy, competes in agility and flyball and is a fanatic for tricks. She has been teaching a tricks class at Y2K9 Dog Sports Club (www.y2K9s.net) since 2009. She uses clicker training and other positive techniques for training. She produces monthly video tricks videos, featuring Dolce and Zucca (www.likedogsandcats.com) to promote important animal health issues.

Fun, fabulous, and fantastic!

Hi there! I'm Bridget McAlister and I live in Newville, PA. I have my own grooming shop, "Bridget's Bow-wow Grooming," and have been in business for 13 years.

I have 5 Australian Shepherds which I compete with in Freestyle, Agility, and Ralyl-O. I cross-train in Herding, Obedience, and Disc.

I teach at Dandy Dog Training School. I founded the Tricks class in 2009 and enjoy teaching positive dog training to beginning and experienced students. Learning tricks is amazingly fun for all humans and their canine companions! It strengthens the bond in experienced handlers in their dog sports. Tricks will blossom the bond in puppies and young dogs with their handlers. Tricks bring happiness and laughter to learning!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Lindsay Allen-Kosal, CTDI
Certified 9/10
Lindsay_Bosco_ETD
@hotmail.com

People Need a Purpose and Dogs Do Too
Dogs are happiest when they have a purpose. Historically, dogs worked with people in the pasture, on the farm, or in the field. The relationship that has evolved between humans and canines is special and unique. However, today most dogs are simply house pets, unable to perform the instinctive roles, such as shepherding or retrieving, for which they were originally bred. Also, modern day
life does not typically provide the opportunity to bond with your dog over achieving a shared goal. This lack of purpose can manifest as boredom or other negative behaviors. A great way to restore your dog?s sense of purpose is to teach tricks. Trick training improves communication skills and the human/canine bond. It can help alleviate some behavioral problems and boredom too.

My goal is to model positive training methods to teach new behaviors, improve the pet?s quality of life, and to just have fun with your best friend!

Layna Bishop, CTDI
Certified 5/10
laynabishop@yahoo.com

Bond with your Dog!
As a young girl I grew up in a small town on a farm where I raised rabbits, cows, chickens, horses and dogs. From a young age I had a passion for animals; dogs in particular. I began training dogs with the goal of becoming a K9 Police Officer.

I volunteer at local animal shelters where I help train dogs who need a home. The most common reason for animals ending up in the shelter is that they do not have the proper training so their owners give them up assuming behavioral problems.

I have a rescue dog named Bella— a German Shepherd/ Boxer mix.

Astrid Smith, CTDI
Certified 5/11
Owner, Lead Trainer at
A Dog's Journey LLC
801-682-8124
astrid66us@yahoo.com

Training is a journey of learning and teaching and building a positive relationship.
Astrid's dogs are titled in four different Agility venues, two Flyball venues, AKC Rally, and Tricks. Astrid and her dogs are also active in competition Obedience, Treibball, Freestyle, Scenting Games, and Herding.

Astrid contributes her success to teaching tricks that build a strong bond between dogs and their owners. She believes that teaching tricks strengthens thinking skills, builds confidence and body awareness; all of which help to create a calm canine companion or successful competition dog.

Astrid's methods use positive reinforcement utilizing a clicker or verbal marker, while shaping, capturing, and luring.

Learn more at: www.adogsjourney.com

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I am the owner / trainer of Red Dog Solutions in Rutland, VT. I have been training dogs and their people for 20 years. My own dogs compete in Agility, Rally Obedience and Freestyle.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Sara Boyle, CTDI
Certified 10/11
Owner, My Courteous Canine
540-315-7297
Sara@mycourteouscanine.net

Good Manners Training for the Canine Companion

Sara Boyle, owner of My Courteous Canine LLC, is a Pat Miller Certified Trainer(PMCT).

Dogs will learn manners to allow them to become polite memoers of the family, while humans learn how to train their dogs and gain understanding of their dog's behavior. We hope to enhance the bond between you and your dog by improving your line of communication. Using primarily reward-based clicker training, our teaching methods ensure training is as fun as it is effective. We focus on teaching dogs what we'd like them to do as an alternative to corrections for undesired behavior.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

April Dawkins, CTDI
Certified 3/12
AJ's K-9s
hischild1991@yahoo.com

Come home to a trained dog that knows more than just obedience, but also fun tricks!
I have been working with dogs for 10 years. I started out with Guiding Eyes for the Blind and I am currently working at All Dog Adventures as a Beginning Rally Instructor. My dog (Lyndie) and I have competed in Agility, Rally, Dog Freestyle, and Tricks.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Cindy Briggs, CTDI
Certified 11/10
alldogadventures@gmail.com
alldogadventures.com
804-355-7737

Positive, NOT Permissive.
Cindy Briggs has been training dogs for approximately 30 years. Her dogs have competed in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Freestyle, Tracking, as well as performed for TV commercials and print ads. Currently her Golden Retriever is the mascot for Villiage Bank in and around Richmond, VA.

Cindy uses shaping, positive (not permissive) methods for her own dogs as well as her philosophy for all the instructors at All Dogs Adventures.

Cindy is the owner of All Dog Adventures, a unique dog daycare with SMART PLAY and a different style of positive training, agility, competition obedience, fun & games with your dog.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I have been a professional dog trainer for over 25 years. I own and operate the largest dog training facility in VA - Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center - My Maltese Andrew and I starred on the CBS reality show Greatest American Dog

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Real Life Training for Real People

In 1995 Renea began volunteering as a training assistant and then training director for a local all-breed club. In 1997 she opened her own training business based on training methods that were free from harsh methods and concentrated instead on how to motivate and reinforce behavior.

That philosophy continues today as all class at PawsU! are fun, game-based and full of owner education.
A 2011 graduate of the Companion Animal Sciences Institute with a diploma in Canine Behavior Science & Technology, Renea helps pet owners solve behavior concerns and crate well-mannered family companions.

Her philosophy is simple… training methods based on real science and not ego are the best way to not only help your dog understand what is expected, but i creates a live-long bond! Owner education of dog training keeps dogs forever in the home!

Training Owners and Dogs Through Positive Reinforcement
Koralee has been competing with her dogs in agility for 11 years and has earned advanced trick titles on all of them.

Koralee's dogs are Certified in Pet Therapy, and she and her dogs visit seniors homes, schools, and hospitals to share with others.

Koralee uses positive reinforcement methods which incorporate clicker training and luring techniques.

Koralee loves to teach tricks to all dogs.Teaching tricks promotes a positive relationship, teaches respect, and is fun. Every dog should know a few tricks to wow the crowds!

Where the whole family can enjoy tricks.
I'm 24 years old, and have been training since I was 19. I use 100% positive methods in my training. I love using tricks—it helps you to bond wonderfully with your pet and it gives your dogs confidence. I volunteer for WHARF (Whitecourt Homeless Animal Rescue Foundation) where I train the dogs in agility and tricks.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Anne Bachewich, CTDI
Certified 7/11
gooddog@ skypilotdogtraining.com
204-585-2661
www.skypilotdogtraining.com

Skypilot DOG Centre: We Have Bow-Wow Know How!
At Skypilot we use the clicker to teach training workshops and individual classes in trick training, agility, basic training, canine disc, stockdog and behavior issues. We also do all- breed grooming and dog sit in our home.

I started out learning how to train dogs in 1999 in the "traditional" way and eventually realized that there was a more relaxing and fun way of training dogs. I love the way using the clicker can help humans and dogs stay calm and have fun while training, no matter whether you are training for fun or competition. At Skypilot we use what we call hands off, low stress training. Our goal is to help people better understand and use this relaxed training method.

We encourage learning tricks to build a closer bond with your dog as well as for pre-competition learning.

My dogs are titled in CKC, CARO, CDDA, ASCA, DMWYDA and we are active in Obedience, Rally-O, Canine Disc, working stock, Agility and Tracking.

Website: www.skypilotdogtraining.com

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Derek is a retired Police Officer who now owns his own dog training business.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Michelle Hope, CTDI
Certified 10/11
Michelle's Grooming
20 King Ave. E.
Newcastle, Ont. Canada
L1C 5B6
905-987-1870
mysilverlining@live.ca

It is all about D-Tails.

Since 1985 I have been completley immersed in all things dogs, including owning/ opperating my grooming shop, working at show kennels
(collies & english setters), showing my dogs in conformation, obedience, rally & agility. I have taught & assisted a variety of obedience classes over the years, both at my shop & with local trainers. Dog camps, behaviour & training seminars are how I spend my free time. My gordon setter Faith has taught me that a challenging dog is the greatest opportunuty to learn!

Member of, and working with, the Oshawa Obedience Assc. since 1987

Trick classes emphasizing positive learning for people and pooches.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
Professional dog groomer and trainer. Member Doggone Safe, Ontario Dog Groomers Association. Have attended clinics/workshops with Jean Donaldson, Shirley Chong, Lana Mitchell, Kay Lawrence, Turid Rugaas, Kayce Cover, Bob Bailey and other positive reinforcement trainers, including horse and exotic animal trainers.

Paws Up Dog Training
I have been working with dogs for 7 years, and have competed in Agility and trained in Musical Canine Freestyle. I train using positive reinforcement methods and believe in having fun while training. I have successfully been running agility classes for the past two years, and am looking forward to teaching people and their dogs amazing tricks! Although I'm a little younger than the average trainer, I am very knowledgeable (and I know how to have fun!)

Tricia Waples, CTDI
Certified 9/10
chelstri@gmail.com
289-404-1849

Learning occurs at the point of decision.
Tricia has been participating in dog sports for more than 13 years. Her approach to dog training is fun, motivational, positive, and based on practical experience with a solid foundation of knowledge. To keep her classes current, Tricia is continually reading, attending seminars and researching topics on canine behaviour and dog training of all types. Tricia has competed with her dogs (Tria, Chelsea and L'eQuippe) in AAC Regionals and Nationals; placing in the top 10 in their divisions. Tricia and her All Star Performance Dog Team do presentations for Purina’s Pawsway Dog Event Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Tricia trains and teaches at Country Lane Pet Resort–Bowanville, Dogs on Campus-Oshawa and Robingson Ridge-Newtonville. Utilizing a fresh and motivational approach to canine training for tricks, agility, obedience and treibball, Tricia has created her own programs to prepare students to move to new levels of confidence and communication between dog and owner.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

"Was ein Hund kann oder nicht kann, hängt davon ab, was der Hundehalter kann oder nicht kann!"
I own two dogs, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreiver named "Happy Girl," and a mixed-0breed rescue dog named "Hugo." Both dogs are tested and evaluated Therapy Dogs. Happy and Hugo enjoy all kinds of scent games, clicker training, and Rally Obedience. Happy Girl also participates in Gundog training. I use clicker training and positive-reinforcement methods (I love my clicker!)

Learn to "Think Dog"
Nando's interest lies with dog sports including Working Trials, Mondioring, Scent work, Trick dog training, and Rally. His passion is dog behavior and he is keen to help any dog that has a chance.

Nando has studied and trained under Dr. Ian Dunbar, Sarah Whitehead, The Animal Care College, Drove Veterinary Hospital, Steve Mann, members of the Dog Borstal team, and Kyra Sundance.

Having originally had a "problem dog" Nando realized that it sometimes takes just one committed trainer to change a dog's life.

Dog Training and Behavior Modification
Hi! Vela's Buzz is otherwise known as Leonard "Buzz" Cecil. Buzz has been living in this place for a long time. I've known him since he took me from mom and grandma, and have done my best to raise him properly. It wasn't always easy, since he doesn't speak dogese and I don't speak his 2-legger language. After getting off to a rocky start, he came home one day with a thing that goes "click-clack". It didn't take me long to convince him, that he if wanted me to do stuff for him, I would if that click-clack thing went off AND I got good stuff to eat. He was really easy to train with that thing. I got him to give me treats for doing all sorts of silly things like not running on that long line when he was poking along, or for keep all 4-on-the-floor. But then I convinced him to give me treats for stuff like crawling under him, jumping over him, bringing him stuff. What I don't quite get is, that sometimes I'll do something and I DON'T get a treat, but then I do it again right afterwards and I DO get one. I don't know if he forgets (he is sooo old), so I cut him some slack. Sometimes it takes a long, long time before he gives me one, but then I realize that I'm having so much fun just playing with him, that I don't mind. Well, that's about all for now. If you contact me at buzz@auf-den-hund-gekommen.net or at my website I can tell him and he'll contact you. Nice meeting you - Buzz's VELA

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Training your dog should be a party!
Brigitte van Gestel is an experienced dog trainer. She started 15 years ago with her crossbreed, Odie, and discovered the fun of dog tricks. This training made their bond even better.

Brigitte is a guide dog instructor, and teaches Canine Musical Freestyle, Treibball, and Obedience classes. She competes with her border collies in dog sports and is always looking forward to teach dogs something new.

In 2008 Brigitte and her dogs earned the title Dutch Canine freestyle Champion and Dutch Heelwork to music Champion.

In 2009 Brigitte's dog Twizzle earned 4th place at a big international Freestyle Competition. In 2011 Twizzle and Brigitte became first with the Dutch team at the World Cup Obedience at Crufts in England. In November 2011 they again earned the Dutch Canine Freestyle Champion Title.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor
I work as a full time dog trainer, teaching general pet obedience,nosework and agility. I currently include dog tricks in my classes but am trying to improve my knowledge so that I can offer a wider variety of tricks to my customers. I am also keen to improve my own dogs as they love tricks and clicker work.

The dog you have can be the dog you want
Leigh is passionate about positive reinforcement training. “Trick training is a fantastic way to build a bond with your dog, to learn how to communicate effectively and a great way for the dog you have to become the dog you want.”

Leigh advocates trick training for all types of dogs; however has a special fondness for bull
breeds. “It is definitely possible for bull breeds to have brains and brawn!”

Watch as Roxy proves just that!

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Have Fun with your Dog and Build a Better Bond!
Melita Rogers and her Trick Dogs Abbey and Jessie love Trick Dog Training and know that it is an awesome way to improve relationships and build better bonds. Melita is passionate about positive reinforcement / clicker training and would love to help you and your dog to discover the joy and fun of Trick Dog Training!

The Man Who Listens to Dogs...
Carlos Betancourt, el hombre que escucha a los perros® shows you a gentle, practical, simple, effective, and pleasant way to teach your dog without using any kind of violence. Included in his pack are Tina, Pirata, and Chocolate—dog stars that have appeared in TV commercials, movies, and dog shows. Carlos has the skills to train you on how to teach your dog. Carolos' tricks classes are fun and rewarding for dogs and owners.

Grow. Trust. Bond… Learn to talk clicker.

Astrid has training dogs competitively for 10 years. Her two Border Collies, Puka and Star, are titled in various disciplines including Obedience, Agility, Flyball, carting, HTM, Working Trials —and of course, Tricks!

Astrid's passion is clicker training, with a view to improving the handler's mechanical and observational skills. Students are encouraged to shift paradigms and stretch themselves at all times, focusing not only on the science, but also on the art of clicker. Fun tricks are the behaviors of choice when honing the handler's skills in class, and the clicker is the language that bridges the human/dog divide: Learning thea language opens up communication channels between the handler and their dog. With communication comes a deeper understanding, and with deeper understanding comes a stronger bond and a level of mutual trust that is difficult to replicate in conventional training.

Grow. Trust. Bond… Learn to talk clicker.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Japan
Okinawa

To have your dream dog, be their dream person
The more you teach your dog, the stronger your relationship will be. When dogs get bored, they often find their own things—and not always the things owners agree with! But with toys, praise, and a lot of treats they can learn so many fun, thought provoking, and even useful things!

Remember when you first brought your dog home, and the relationship you dreamed of having with your dog. With some effort, it is possible to have this dream.

Melissa is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer.

Professional Dog Trick Trainer
My training style is to use rewarding and encouraging methods to guide my students toward success in training. My classes emphasize building a bond between dog and owner. I am a professional trainer at Sunny Chong Dog Training School.

Build a Relationship
I am a professional trainer at Sunny Chong Dog Training School where I have trained in Obedience and Agility. I am currently conducting Puppy Class (up to 1.5 yrs) and I organize monthly events such as dog swim lessons, dog massage, dog tricks, and holiday events.

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Associate Trick Dog Instructor

Professional Dog Training
I am a professional trainer at Sunny Chong Dog Training School.

Bond with your dog
I am a professional trainer at Sunny Chong Dog Training School. My classes emphasize building a positive relationship with the dog, and knowledge-based training. I use positive reinforcement training methods.