About Dog Trainer, Kathy Dunn, ABCDT
Currently I am owned by 2 dogs: Dani Joy, (Sheltie); & Skippy, (Italian Greyhound).
I take a positive approach to dog training that’s based on a deeper understanding of canine behavior. I’m here to help you communicate with your dog in order to stop bad habits and develop good behaviors. Group training sessions encourage socialization and success. Private lessons are also available for those unique sessions that require that one-on-one attention. Positive dog training techniques are used and yet, I make sure I have a “trainers tool box” full of ideas and time-tested techniques that will give you and your dog confidence.
I have owned a variety of dogs throughout her life including many Big Dogs, Small Dogs, Mixed Breeds, Coon Hounds, German Shepherds, Labs, Dobermans, Poodles, Hounds, Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) and an Italian Greyhound.
I began training her own dogs in the mid 90’s and shortly thereafter became a trainer with the Nor Cal Dog Training Club and offering private lessons. I have mentored under numerous other professional dog trainers in the Northern California region.
I work as an independent contractor. I also offer classes with Cari Bowe of Shasta Dog Training teaching classes in: AKC STAR Puppy, Basic Obedience/Family Manners, AKC/CGC, Intermediate, Agility, Rally Obedience and other fun classes.
Four of my dogs have obtained the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizenship Award. My Chocolate Lab, Megan & both my Shelties, Patrick Ryan & Dani Joy have earned titles in the dog racing sport called Flyball. Patrick Ryan & Dani Joy have earned titles in AKC Competition Rally Obedience. I have trained my dogs in obedience, rally obedience, agility, flyball, beginning tricks, clicker training, & beginning tracking.
I am an AKC/CGC Evaluator & Trainer. I continue my education and training experiences in a wide variety of classes, seminars and other learning opportunities. I graduated with honors from the Animal Behavior College.
Accomplishments, Titles, Awards:
AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Award (4 Dogs Certified)
Flyball Dog (3 Dogs titled), FD, FDX, FDCh, TF
Rally Obedience (2 Dogs titled)
Obedience
