Golden Paws K9 Obedience

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Golden Paws

I worked 10 years in a retail business and NEVER in my life thought I would be a Dog Trainer. I got tired of seeing dogs with prongs and shock collars and did some looking for research that proved what I saw. After finding the research I was bound and determined to try to make a difference. In teaching, you know you cannot change every student, but you can change one at a time. I taught people, and worked with special needs students. I learned much about dogs and wolves by the many years I spent the summer camping in Yellowstone. I was there when they introduced the wolf with much controversy. I never thought I got the proper training at this retail store. So being a life long learner I started to study. I work with 3 great co-workers in the school system that know, model, and practice classical and operant conditioning and behaviorism. I have had many psychology classes, but never really applied them until I started dog training. Over time I began to realize that I could not possibly reach others needs with their dogs because environmental factors are huge contributors on the way people and dogs respond. I recently also started doing service dog training. There became a point in my life where counseling was not enough, and I needed a dog. So I gradually got involved with several people. Some in wheelchairs and others with severe panic, depression, and PTSD. I am confident in my abilities only because I believe with all my heart that God gave me a gift. I don’t know how long I will be on this journey, but I can tell you I have run into AMAZING people who really love their dogs!