Helen has been training dogs and their partners since 2004 and competing in AKC events (Obedience and Rally Obedience since 1999, where she started in Breed Ring with her first Papillon, Nicky – the dog that started her on her clicker training journey. Helen has shown her dogs in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally Obedience. Multiple dogs have been titled in each event. She started training with Rally, and over the years has incorporated pet manners, CGC, Beginning Obedience, and more recently, Tricks and Therapy Dog Training.
Helen has trained all sizes and many breeds of dogs, from the Giants (Saint Bernards) to the littlest Toys (Chihuahua)….and has raised over 15 puppies to adulthood. Helping people train their dogs is her passion!
Training Philosophy
Helen believes in continuing her dog training education by attending seminars as often as possible. She considers attendance a success if she finds one gem to use with her dogs and her students.
Services
- Manners & Skills for puppies
- Separation Anxiety – Home Alone training
- Fearful/Shy/Reactive Dogs
- Canine Fitness, from Puppies to Seniors
Certifications
- KPA CTP, CSAT, CPDT-KA & CPCFT
- Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
- Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer
- Pet Professional Guild, Canine Training Professional # 32605880 (2016)
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (12/2021)
- AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Tricks, & AKC Home Manners Evaluator, #79079
- TAGTeach International Primary Certification (4/6/2014)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, #1122830.
- IAABC Supporting Member
- K9to5 National Therapy Dog Registry, Instructor/Evaluator (former)
- Rally Freestyle-Certified Instructor, #013-07
Specializations
clicker training, conformation, obedience, rally, CGC, obedience, tricks, therapy dog training, and breeds such as papillons, st. bernards, chihuahuas, small toy dogs
Training Methods
positive reinforcement training, clicker training
Customer Reviews
“I want to take a moment to tell you, how much we all enjoyed your trainings and appreciated for being such a wonderful trainer for all of us. You are truly amazing. Though it was only 4 sessions, we felt it was much more. Hachi learned so many great attitudes and behaviors to become a better dog and we also grew from the experiences, especially our kids. It is hard to say goodbye to you, so we will keep in touch and reach you out if we need further trainings.
Thank you very much and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
The Sato Family,
Keita, Madoka, Shuya, Yayoi, Iroha and Hachi”
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