Lisa Ann Gunn graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in 1984 and then successfully passed the licensing exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She had been working with a local Veterinarian all through high school and working with animals was all she had ever wanted to do. Unfortunately, the economics of the day made life difficult for a young single woman to make ends meet so she gave up the career she had always wanted and went to nursing school. Being a nurse has been very rewarding, but she always felt something was missing.
Her passion to work with animals was rekindled in 2008 when she was adopted by a Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy, that she named Lily. She has always had pets, but Lily has reminded her just how strong the human-animal bond is and how rewarding it is to work towards a goal as a team. Lily currently holds titles in obedience, rally obedience, dock diving, lure coursing and tricks. She is a certified therapy dog and holds a certification as an AKC Community Canine. Recently they have added another Yellow Lab to their family named Willow. She was born in November of 2018 and by all indications she will be as active and successful as her sister. They also have a cat named Dodi who usually leads the trio into mischief.
Training Philosophy
Lisa Ann Gunn enjoys sharing her knowledge and teaching obedience classes. She believes in working towards a goal as a team.
Services
Lisa Ann Gunn offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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Puppy Training:
STAR Puppy (6 weeks, $150)
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Basic Obedience:
Manners/Obedience 1 (6 weeks, $165)
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Intermediate Obedience:
Obedience 2 (6 weeks, $150)
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Advanced Obedience:
Obedience 3 (6 weeks, $150), Obedience 4 (6 weeks, $150)
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Therapy Dog Prep:
(4 weeks, $125)
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Rally Obedience:
(6 weeks, $150)
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Tricks:
(6 weeks, $150)
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Out For A Walk:
(6 weeks, $150)
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Doggy Home School:
- 2-Week Problem Solving School ($595)
- 3-Week Home School Fundamentals ($895)
- 4-Week Home School Advanced ($1195)
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Private Training:
Available upon request
Lisa Ann Gunn also offers training packages:
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Puppy Package:
STAR Puppy, Manners/Obedience 1, and Obedience 2 ($418)
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Adult Package:
Manners/Obedience 1, Obedience 2, and one other class of your choice ($418)
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Puppy/Adult Deluxe Package:
STAR Puppy, Manners/Obedience 1, Obedience 2, and one other class of your choice ($554)
Certifications
Lisa Ann Gunn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). She is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) with Do More With Your Dog. She is a Tester/Evaluator with the Alliance of Therapy dogs. She is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator through the American Kennel Club. She has earned certification as a Fear Free Trainer.
Specializations
Lisa Ann Gunn specializes in obedience training, puppy training, therapy dog preparation, rally obedience, and tricks. She also offers behavior modification classes.
Training Methods
Lisa Ann Gunn’s training methods are based on positive reinforcement. She believes in using rewards and encouragement to motivate dogs to learn.
