Welcome to Daffodil Cottage Dog Training and Pet Services, where professional dog training, Canine Good Citizen training and certification, dog walking, hiking, pet sitting, daycare, drop-in visits, cat care, exotic animal training, pet taxi and transportation services, wedding and event pet attendant, and virtual Zoom dog training are offered.
The animal caretaking qualifications of the trainer began in 2010 as a veterinary technician at a veterinary hospital. In 2017, the trainer obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Texas A&M University. Following graduation, the trainer was awarded internships working with the Wildlife Center of Texas and Houston Zoo. From the Houston Zoo internship, a full-time position was earned, ensuring the health, care, comfort, training, and safety of more than 80 exotic and domestic animals as a zookeeper. In 2019, the trainer was employed as a zookeeper for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. From the exotic training experience, a transition to domestic dog training occurred, where prestigious qualifications were received. These qualifications include Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certified. As a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, the trainer follows their values of integrity, education, excellence, scientific principles, and transparency.
