- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT – KA) through http://www.ccpdt.org
- Professional dog trainer with over 14 years experience training people how to train their dogs. See training page.
- Tester/Observer/Volunteer with Therapy dogs Inc, an organization committed to working with volunteers and their companions who do therapy work in senior facilities and schools. See www.therapydogs.com/Contacts.aspx
- Member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators
- Member of Wisconsin Dog Rescue, a group of reputable rescuers committed to helping dogs in need: www.widogrescue.com/pmpre2/webpages/midwestigs
- Over 15 years experience as a Rescue/Adoption Representative for Greyhound and Italian Greyhound Rescue. www.italiangreyhound.org
- Member of the Italian Greyhound Club of America, American Whippet Club Rescue and Greyhounds Only, Inc. Adoption and Rescue. www.whippetrescue.com and www.greyhoundsonly.com
- Experienced with special needs dogs, toy breeds, behavioral problems, and shy dogs which are my specialty.
- Red Cross Pet First Aid Certification
- 7+ years of experience working in a shelter environment
