Angela, the owner and head trainer at Chaland’s All Dogs Academy, LLC, began competing with her dogs in 2005. She officially started offering classes to the public in 2008 after assisting other instructors for a few years.
In 2009, she became an AKC CGC evaluator, followed by obtaining a CPDT-KA certification in 2013, and becoming an APDT CLASS Instructor/Evaluator in 2016. Angela holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, psychology, and sociology with classes in genetics and learning theory, as well as a master’s degree in counseling. She is currently pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology.
Angela is an active member of multiple dog clubs and organizations. She values continuing education and has a strong interest in conducting and reviewing dog-related research. A complete CV is available upon request.
As a balanced trainer, Angela and her team use a variety of training equipment, including clickers, head halters, flat collars, and harnesses. They provide education on various tools without forcing clients to use a specific piece of equipment.
Chaland’s All Dogs Academy, LLC offers in-home sessions to Pulaski County residents, private sessions to residents of Pulaski, Laclede, and Phelps counties, and group sessions at their locations in St. Robert and Waynesville, MO.
Angela enjoys teaching a variety of classes and skills to dogs and their owners, including puppy classes (e.g., STAR Puppy), basic manners, advanced manners, competition obedience, AKC Rally, CGC/CGCA/CGCU, and other competition-related skills.
