I completed an extensive Assistance Service Dog Certification program through Atlas Assistance Dogs in July 0f 2022 so that I am able to add more tools to my tool box both as an Assistance Dog Trainer and my overall training knowledge.
I am also a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer CCFT 2012, I feel that Canine Fitness and Conditioning is the most neglected part of any dogs training, from puppy, canine companion, canine athlete, weekend warriors, seniors, the list of benefits for ALL dogs goes on an on!
I am also a FitPAWS Master Trainer, Certified Trick Dog Instructor CDTI, Canine Conditioning Coach, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
I teach classes in not only Fitness and Assistance Dog work but also Canine Rally-O for Fun and Beyond and various puppy classes.
I believe you need to set your dog and yourself up for success by teaching FOR the situation, not IN the situation in order to get Real Life Results. Whenever you work with your dog making it a game that is fun for you both instead of fear and intimidation you build a stronger bond with your canine companion.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live with 2 great dogs, Chester and Daisy Mae as well as 3 kitties, Missy Mistletoe, Sochi and Junie Star and my husband, Bud.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been training dogs using non fear and force methods professionally since 2012, I love seeing the bond between dog and human blossom because they are having fun with each other.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
First Watch and Buenos Tiempos
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I am a Colorado Native and have lived in Broomfield since 2010
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
My friend Kelly
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Blind Side
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do your best and be kind!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Academy of Dance Arts located at 555 Burbank, was where my daughter began taking ballet at age 10. It is now Colorado Conservatory of Dance located on Industrial Lane!
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Alecia Keys. She is an extremely down to earth person with a sincere sense of self.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Overall Broomfield is a very warm and welcoming community.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having a training facility specializing in fitness and holistic care for pets.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I hide my stress and fears well
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Doing what you say you will do in a kind manner and being open to suggestions
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Daughter
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
family, dogs & kitties
