Rhonda is certified through the Animal Behavior College in dog training. She works with different levels of obedience cues, problem-solving, and temperament issues. Rhonda is also a licensed Family Paws educator https://www.familypaws.com/

 

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Job Title: Dog trainer

 

Training Equipment: Leashes, collars, head harness, front harness, regular harness, long leads,

 

Training Philosophy: Rhonda's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement. However, every dog is unique and what can work with one dog may not work with another. Rhonda will adapt to each dog/owner pair as needed.

 

Locations Served: Leavenworth County, Kansas and surrounding area.

 

Languages: English

 

Rhonda grew up on a farm in Western Kansas and has enjoyed dogs her whole life. She has 3 dogs: Claire, Blake, and Sully. Her goal is to help people with their dogs through obedience cues and problem-solving. This is the fourth career for Rhonda York. She is a professional singer, college voice instructor, and ordained clergy member of the United Methodist Church. She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, University of Colorado in Boulder, CO, and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. Since she likes to try different things, she also has a black belt in Taekwondo. Now she has turned her attention to training dogs and their humans. She absolutely loves dogs and wants them to have wonderful and forever homes with their people. Through training, dogs learn good manners and the people learn how to help and manage their canine companions.