First Friend CT Dog Trainer

I am a certified veterinary technician and worked in a local Connecticut animal hospital for 8 years. While working as a tech, I attended numerous seminars pertaining to health, nutrition, development, and the behavior of dogs. I always enjoyed the behavior aspect of dogs, and consulted with clients on puppy development and behavior problems whenever possible.

I then attended National K-9 School for Dog Trainers where I earned my certificate as "Master Trainer". While attending NK9, I studied puppy development, behavior modification, obedience training, tracking, soft-mouth retrieval, kennel management, scent discrimination and handicapped assistance.

I later continued my education by attending the No Limitations School, Mid-west Branch . Upon completion of this course, I was recognized as a Certified Remote Collar Specialist. This method of training allows my clients to accomplish things they never thought were possible.

I am a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (www.dogpro.org ) , the National K-9 Dog Trainers Association, and The Canine Political Action Corp. I continue to learn about training methods, dogs, and their behaviors by attending seminars, lectures, and conferences multiple times a year.

Member of Canine Politcal Action Corp.

Graduate of No Limitations Remote Collar Training, Mid-west Branch, Hazelgreen WI

Graduate of National K9 School for Dog Trainers

Certified Veterinary Technician

Degree in Veterinary Technology

IACP Professional Member #1369

Member of NK9 Dog Trainers Association

Pack to Basics Workshop with Chad Mackin, Massachusetts, August 2009

Canine Kinesthetics 3 day workshop, New Jersey, Sept 2008
     Maryan Ozuna

Ecollarpalooza (3day workshop), Hazel Green, WI, Sept 2008, 2009

IACP Annual 4 day Conference, Hutto, TX March 2008
     Featuring Brian Kilcommons and Stanley Corhen

Agility Workshop (3 days), New Jersey, November 2007

Ecollarpalooza (3 day workshop), Hazel Green, WI, Sept.2007
     Featuring Linn Boyke, Mary Mazzeri, Jt Clough

Ecollarpalooza (3 day workshop), Hazel Green, WI, Sept.2006
    Featuring Pat Nolan

Trick Training & Improving Clicker Skills Seminar, Hamden CT, July 2006
        Featuring Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman

IACP Annual 4 day Conference, Hutto, TX March 2006
         Including Cesar Milan and Wendy Volhard

Weekend with the Haggerty's, Elmsford, NY September 2005
        Trick Training Workshop
        Breed Lecture/Aggression Lecture

Remote Collar Seminar, Tipp City, OH August 2005

Leash Handling Skills, IACP Gathering, Wallingford, CT July 2005

Cesar Milan Lecture, including Janet Marlow and Steve Brown, Danbury, CT June 2005

IACP Annual 4-day Training Conference, Hutto, TX March 2003 and 2005

No Limitations Alumni Training, Hazelgreen, WI, September 2004

Remote Collar Seminar, Amber, PA July,2004

Remote Retrieve Seminar, Hazelgreen, WI, October 2003

Remote Collar Seminar, Sandown, NH, April 2003

Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 2002 and 2003

Preventing and Solving Canine Behavior Problems, November 1998