Erin Bibles, CPDT-KA
Erin shares her life with her husband, Brent, and their rescued Australian shepherd, Suki. Erin grew up loving animals of all kinds, and dogs and cats were always a part of her family (as well as occasionally goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and a horse). In 2000, she and her husband adopted a young puppy from the local shelter. Moqui taught Erin so much about training, behavior and dogs in general as Moqui was a very challenging puppy. It is with Moqui that Erin began clicker training and she never looked back. Moqui was the first of two anxious dogs for Erin and Brent. Their current dog, Suki, came to them at 3 years old with many anxieties. She is another dog who has taught Erin much and continues to teach her.
Having dogs with behavior challenges drove Erin’s need for information. She is an admitted dog behavior and training geek, always seeking to improve her knowledge and skills. A trainer friend of Erin’s told her she knew that Erin was headed down the path of becoming a dog trainer even before Erin did. She has been with Mis Amigos since May 2019. Erin loves teaching classes at Mis Amigos and helping puppies and dogs and their humans come together in happy, healthy relationships. In the fall of 2021, Erin took the next step and has become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). In her spare time, you can find Erin on the trails hiking or mountain biking and volunteering for Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (ARPH).
Training Philosophy
Our training focus is on the use of positive reinforcement and strengthening the relationship between dog and human. Our training methods are science-based, effective, dog-friendly, and best of all, fun for both dog and handler.
Services
Erin offers a variety of training services that can be customized to suit your dog’s needs. She offers group classes, private lessons, board & train, and day training for your convenience. She can help you determine which is right for you and your dog. Her group classes are offered in 1, 2, 3 and 6 week increments. She also offers single topic classes such as Wait for It: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, Engage Your Dog!, Recall Magic!, and Walk with Me. She also teaches Puppy Start Right Preschool, STAR Puppy, Teenager Not Tyrant (TNT), Good Manners, Good Manners Next Step, Canine Good Citizen, Intro to Companion Events, Sports Dog/Agility Foundation, AKC Rally Novice, AKC Rally Intermediate, Agility Training, Reactive Dog, and Trick Dog.
Certifications
Erin is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).
Specializations
- Erin specializes in puppy training, obedience training, and reactive dog training.
Training Methods
- Erin uses positive reinforcement methods, including clicker training.
Customer Reviews
“I also began to work with Erin Bibles, the other incredible trainer at Mis Amigos. I worked with Nicki as they taught me, and the results are wonderful beyond words.”
— Susanne B.
