About Amee

Making the world a happier place, one dog owner at a time–that means when you train with me, you can expect results. That’s my business and my calling.

About Amee

Making the world a happier place, one dog owner at a time– that’s my business and my calling. When you train with me, you can expect results.

What You Want

I’ve Got It

If you want a happier relationship with your dog, then I’ve got a triple-whammy power to help you:

  • I’ve got experience–forty plus years of owning, loving, and training dogs.
  • I’ve got knowledge—while you’re taking care of your business, I’m studying dog behavior and training techniques mentored by national and international experts.
  • I’ve got passion—nothing makes me happier than seeing my students succeed.

What You Need

I Know It

Certified Professional Dog Trainer: wondering what that means? My knowledge was assessed by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers in a variety of ways. I had to pass a grueling three-hour, multiple choice exam. Big deal. Yes, it was!

Bigger deal: Before I could sit for the exam, I had to certify I taught dog training to individuals and classes for 300 hours. I was initially certified in 2012.  Since then, I’ve instructed thousands of hours more. This is my profession, not my hobby.

Always learning more: Every three years, I have to re-certify by earning at least 36 hours of Continuing Education. I easily exceed that through attending in-person seminars, watching video classes, taking in-person and on-line courses, and listening to podcasts.

Other credentials:

  • I’m a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
  • I’m an approved Tester for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and all its wonderful adjuncts.
  • I’m an approved Tester/Observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
  • I’m an approved Judge for WCRL Rally.
  • I’m an approved Rep for CDSP Obedience.

Dog Sports: Rally, Obedience, Musical Freestyle & more

I Do It

I play the sports I teach. When I step into the ring, my heart pounds the same way yours does.  And, I love it when my students achieve their goals.

That’s my goal—to help you achieve your goal.

Dog Sports: Rally, Obedience, Musical Freestyle & more

I Do It

I play the sports I teach. When I step into the ring, my heart pounds the same way yours does.  And, I love it when my students achieve their goals.

That’s my goal—to help you achieve your goal.

(Coming)  If you want to learn more about my canine partners, I am glad to describe their competition careers in achingly boring detail. Click on their photos below.

TESTIMONIALS

What My Students Say

I really appreciate training with you as it helps me become so much more aware of what I need to do to be a better partner to Junie!  As confident as I am in my profession I am barely confident at all in my ability to do it “right” when it comes to Rally… You make it more comfortable and I appreciate that!

Fran Swanson

Rally Skills Class
My dog Xavier enjoys the attention he gets when I work with him on heeling and rally tasks. But he can also be totally bananas…You have helped me to understand him and given me tips on how to get him to respond to me. He likes your classes, your calm manner, your patience, and the fun we always have. Thanks for taking an interest. You’re the best!

Cath Stockbridge

Rally Skills Class