Graduate of the Assistance Dog Institute 1996 Graduate of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers 2000 Certified Pet Dog Trainer 2007 My goal is to help you have a great relationship with your dog. I have two decades of dog experience. I primarily use positive reinforcement training techniques. I have worked and volunteered at animal shelters, fostered many dogs, trained service dogs for people with disabilities, taught group dog classes, dappled in several dog training disciplines, competed and earned titles in Rally-O and Agility. I’m a long-time member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and regular participant at their educational seminars. I continue to study and be fascinated by animal behavior and dog behavior in particular. I’m available to travel from Blue Lake to Fortuna to Trinidad and beyond.

-Revitalize Humboldt – for homes and businesses This community outreach program will offer low-cost services to help beautify our community in order to combat community deterioration, prevent criminal activity, encourage community engagement, and provide needed employment opportunities in our local area. Services under this program include home repairs and modernization, mold removal and water damage repair to buildings, roofing, flooring, painting, sanding, general yard work and landscaping. Our services benefit a good cause and provide you with needed services at an affordable cost. -Keep Our Pets – for pet owners We believe that the large number of pets who are relinquished to shelters and rescues can be greatly reduced with proper socialization, training and/or exercise. Services available under this program include: In your home Pet Sitting; Dog Walking; Pooper Scooping; Puppy Day Camp; Fearful Fido Day Camp; and Reactive Rover Day Camps. -Humane Education – for all ages This workshop teaches about fostering kindness, respect, and empathy for both humans and animals; it is also about looking after the environment and its diverse habitats. -Creature Teacher – for children Depending on their reading level, this workshop provides children with the opportunity to listen and interact with a story or read aloud to animals, helping to improve a child’s reading skills and self-confidence. -Traveling Cuddle Wagon – for seniors or individuals with disabilities Not only does this workshop provide much needed cuddles to seniors and anyone with a disability with the help of therapy pets, but we also provide general yard work, so looking out that picture window will no longer be so depressing! Please visit our webpage for more details http://www.theothersideofthefence.org