Dog trainers in Ottumwa, IA

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Melissa A. Childs

Iowa, Ottumwa, IA, United States

Melissa Childs is a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) with 12 years of training experience. She has demonstrated a comprehensive and up-to-date…

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