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APDT International

Trainer Profile
APDT Member Since 2008

Total Teamwork Training LLC

 
Puppy Classes Family Dog Training Classes Private and Semi private training Behavior consultations
 
Certifications:
 
Training Equipment: We recommend a flat buckle collar, a martingale collar, gentle leader, or chest control harness. Hate flexileads! They are dangerous!
 
Training Philosophy: We work to do no harm. Easy effective humane training methods for teaching both humans and canines.
 
Locations Served: The Colorado Western slope region and beyond
 
I have a personal passion and mission to help people learn to live successfully with their family dogs. I wish to bring a better understanding of how dogs learn to each family I work with. I hope to give our canine companions the best opportunity to have a happy and stress free life with their human families. I love to share the joy that a well trained easy going dog can bring to any environment. Along with training dogs and people, I spent several years as a competitor and Development Team Coach for the United States Shooting team. I worked closely with both Olympic competitors and coaches along with the sports psychology staff. As the development team coach I conducted coaching clinics at the Olympic training center and traveled to different states to give workshops and seminars to 4H clubs and other organizations. I traveled overseas with the Junior Olympic Team to the World Championships in Finland as well as several trips to Germany for top level European competitions. I participated in coaching seminars presented by the Army Marksmanship Unit and other top coaches and Olympic sports psychologists in the country. I also became a part of the National Coaches Development Staff and I hold top level coaching certification through the Olympic Shooting program. This experience and the caliber of people I was able to work with has enhanced my ability to communicate effectively and create a learning environment in which my families feel comfortable and encouraged. The ability to change the complex family environment to help their dogs develop as great companions is our mission together. I love teaching and feel a deep sense of accomplishment when my “families” and their dogs begin to relax and communicate.
Services Offered
Aggression
AKC Obedience
Behavioral Consultation
CGC Training
CLASS Evaluator
CLASS Instructor
Clicker Training
Fun Games
Group Training
In-Home Training
Nose Work
Private Lessons
Private Training
Rally