Karen has been training dogs for over twenty years. Field of Dreams has been at 223 W. Jackson Ave, Vinton for over 10 years and prior to that rented space from St. Francis of Assisi Service Dogs.
As I reached my 20’s, I became interested in dog training. Pursuing my life’s passion of dog training enticed me to explore some interesting paths and rewarding opportunities working with exceptional people and dogs. I am immensely grateful for those opportunities.
Since co-founding Star City Canine Club in 1995 and devoting four and a half years to the inspiring mission of Saint Francis Service Dog Foundation as Director of Training – developing the service dog training program, puppy classes, recipient training classes and the prison-pup-partnership – I discovered that miracles usually happen in unexpected ways!
In 2005 I was provided an opportunity to pursue Field of Dreams on a full-time basis.
Training Philosophy
Field of Dreams believes that learning must always be engaging and fun for the learner and should never require the use of aversive tools.
Services
- Agility lessons for all levels
- Puppy and Teenager Life Skills classes
- Levels classes which teach standard skills such as sit, down, stay and loose leash walking
- problem solving and behavior issues consults
- Doggie Day School
Certifications
Karen Hough is a nationally ranked competitor with her own dogs and excels at teaching the sport to others. She is also a NADAC judge.
Specializations
- Agility training
- Puppy training
- Teenager Life Skills
- Obedience training
- Doggie Day School
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement methods
