Platinum Award recipient for BEST DOG TRAINER by the Roanoker Magazine for 11 years in a row! Hope has been training dogs as the owner of High Hopes Dog Training since 2000. She currently shares her home with Mooshi, a rescued pitbull mix, who is a deaf tripawd. Hope communicates with Mooshi using American Sign Language. He knows about 50 signs, works as a High Hopes Helper Dog, and is in training to be a therapy dog.

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator

 

Job Title: Owner, Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Freedom No-Pull Harnesses, Gentle Leaders

 

Training Philosophy: Fun, effective training methods used so that all family members may participate! Positive reinforcement methods used.

 

Locations Served: Roanoke and surrounding areas

 

Languages: American Sign Language (ASL)

 

High Hopes Dog Training offers private training programs designed specifically for you and your dog during which we address your training goals by teaching you how to teach your dog to be the best dog that he or she can be! Our fun, educational group classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience & Good Manners, Intermediate Obediencee & Problem-Solving, Canine Good Citizen Class, and Therapy Dog Prep Course. All classes are held in our large, indoor facility. High Hopes dogs are HAPPY dogs!