I was raised on farms and ranches on the western slope of Colorado, attributing to my love for animals. At a young age, I knew I wanted to work with animals. I have worked in the animal care field since the age of 12 and have been training animals since the age of 16. As a senior in High School I professionally trained my 1st canine, a 1 year old Siberian Husky, for competition. I have trained wild mustangs from the BLM and multiple horses from weanling gentling to advanced saddle work. I have taken multiple dogs through the AKC Good Canine Citizen evaluation (CGC) and have titled one of my dogs as a National and International Champion in conformation/showmanship. I currently train my own dogs for dock diving, scent work, rally and parkour.

 

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Job Title: Owner/Trainer

 

Locations Served: Western Slope of Colorado

 

I also am the dog leader for Delta County 4-H,  helping the kids learn to train and build bonds with their dogs. I graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior and Training in June 2017. I am a Fear Free Certified Professional, and have completed the Fear Free Certification, Fear Free Puppy and Kitten and Leadership courses. I have also completed the Better Veterinary Visits course through the Karen Pryor Academy. I am a member of the Animal Behavior Society, International Association Of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). I am a Canine Life and Social Skill (CLASS) Evaluator and AKC CGC Evaluator, AKC Trick Dog Evaluator and AKC Farm Dog Certification Judge. I enjoy learning and strive to be the best I can and will continue to grow and add to these certifications.