As a youngster I even took one of my dogs to a trainer. In those days training was a bit rough on the dog so we lasted only one lesson - I couldn't put my dog through that again! As most children do, I empathized with my dog and soon figured out I could get my dog to do things for food. In those days there was no such thing as dog treats. What I was doing, I found out in later years, was the basis
for what I do today - Positive Reinforcement Dog Training. So how did I get into dog training? Well that was because of a dog that needed help so I enlisted in a dog training program with a wonderful trainer. In time she asked if I would like to learn about becoming a dog trainer and I jumped at the chance. It was like taking me back to my childhood. I’ve always loved dogs, which has sometimes gotten me into trouble at home, especially when I would see a stray dog and take it home, but that’s another story. Now I’m a Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer - which is a posh way of saying, a big kid with a bag of treats and a dog. My dream come true!
