Deborah E. Lankford

United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA

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Deborah E. Lankford

About this trainer

With 40 years of experience as a high-school English teacher, now a dog trainer, offering positive reinforcement training to both new and experienced dog owners.

The focus is on creating AKC S.T.A.R. puppies and owners committed to positive reinforcement training, progressing through Obedience levels, Rally, and Agility classes.

Additionally, the trainer’s own dog holds advanced titles in Obedience, Rally, and Agility, and is a certified Therapy dog and Service Dog.

The trainer also offers TDI classes and hosts Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen evaluations, with future plans to add training service dogs.

Operating as a sole proprietor, services include private, in-home training, day training, and small group classes held at a climate-controlled, rubber-matted facility.

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