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Self employed dog trainer since September 2004. Trained and handled approximately 175 dogs since inception in private one on one training programs. | |
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Volunteered with Doberman Rescue Unlimited to train and handle dogs in the training program. Hours spent training and handling have been roughly 360 hours. I volunteered to maintain or upkeep the training of approximately 11 Dobermans in the program. In addition I trained basic obedience exercises to roughly 15 Dobermans. Total dogs handled and trained in the program have been roughly 26 Dobermans. | |
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Socialized and
handled dogs at two local animal shelters, Worcester Animal Rescue League
and Animal Shelter Inc.
Hours spent socializing and handling have been roughly 600 hours.
Numbers of dogs socialized and handled have been roughly 150 of
various breeds.
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Strong belief in the power of training to be the cement that improves the relationship between dog and owner, and thus reduces the incident of dogs being abandoned, dropped off, or returned to shelters. |
Doberman Rescue Unlimited November 2003 to August 2004
Volunteer Sandown, NH
Trained and handled 27 dogs to maintain and teach basic obedience commands.
Worcester Animal Rescue League November 2001 to November 2003
Volunteer Worcester, MA
Handled and socialized 75 dogs.
Animal Shelter Inc. January 1996 to January 1998
Volunteer Sterling, MA
Handled and socialized 75 dogs.
B.A., Business Administration
May 1993
Nichols College
Dudley, MA
GPA:
3.5, Major GPA: 3.5
Extreme K-9 Remote Training Seminar with Behesha (Grist) Doan Sandown, NH October 2004
Introduction to Tracking with Tracking Club of Vermont East Arlington, VT May 2005
E-Touch with Martin Deeley Columbia, MO June 2005
Freestyle Canine Dance with Carolyn Scott Manchester, NH March 2006
Bedrock Method School for Basic with Margot Woods Bedford, NH August 2007
Mike Ellis's Focus and Drive in Warwick, Rhode Island March 5-6 2011
Intro to Nose Work Class with Pam Belcher in York, Maine January - March 2011
Intro to Scent with Pam Belcher in York, Maine March - April 2011
International Association of Canine Professionals (Professional Member #1942)
DRU's Jack CD, Companion Dog title completed on 6/21/2008. ILP159648 (died on 12/24/2009 due to internal medical problems) owned by Mannerly Mutts
Bri CD , Companion Dog title completed on 6/26/2010. ILP159964 Not owned by Mannerly Mutts
Magoo (aka Jasper) CD, Companion Dog title completed on 6/26/2010. WS 28720301 Not owned by Mannerly Mutts
Leon (aka Ogelthorpe) CGC, Canine Good Citizen title completed on 11/15/2011 WP76356001 owned by Mannerly Mutts
DRU's Boris CGC, Canine Good Citizen title completed on 11/15/2011 owned by Mannerly Mutts
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