11/25/2024
We have a new instructor to welcome, Kristie Niemi!
Kristie Niemi, CPDT-KA, has been a professional dog trainer for over twenty years and is currently an assistance dog instructor/trainer for Helping Paws, Inc., in Minnesota. Kristie is passionate about pet welfare, whether she is working with local rescue groups, helping clients with behavior problems and basic training, or teaching pet safety and First Aid/CPR classes. Kristie volunteers regularly with her Sheltie, Keen, as a therapy dog team through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and Kristie and Keen are a canine/handler team for the Midwest Region of HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response.
Welcome aboard, Kristie!