Bernita L.K. Dog Trainer Bio

With over 20 years of experience, I have served as an area dog trainer for a leading pet store chain and collaborated with Assistance Dogs of America. I am actively involved in eight dog sports, including Scent Work as an AKC Scent Work judge and Agility as a former Agility Course Test Evaluator, along with Tracking, Rally, Obedience, Barnhunt, Coursing, and FastCATs. My work extends to therapy dog activities, where I am an evaluator for Therapy Dogs International and the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. I am eager to assist you in integrating your dog seamlessly into your family through Positive Reinforcement, ensuring they behave out of desire rather than fear. This approach is not only the most effective for training but also endures throughout your dog’s lifetime. Understanding that each dog and owner is unique, I believe in the necessity of adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.