Sherry Woodard

Sherry Woodard

, CPDT-KA, Executive Director, Partners for People, a 501c3, has more than 20 years’ experience in animal training, behavior and care, and is nationally known as an expert in her field. She develops resources, provides consulting services, leads workshops and speaks nationwide to promote animal welfare issues. Since 2009, Sherry has personally screened, selected, trained and placed over 100 dogs for various careers.

Training Philosophy

Only current, science-based, dog-friendly methods are used in class, so classes are always an enjoyable learning experience for both you and your dog (and the whole family – kids can be great trainers too!).

Services

Sherry Woodard Consulting offers a variety of services, including:

• Remote Consulting:

  Prices vary depending on needs. Fast, easy payments online. Please contact me.

• In-Person Consulting:

  I CAN TRAVEL TO YOU! Trip costs must be covered (Travel, lodging, rental car, fuel if needed, parking fees and consulting daily rate). Please contact me to discuss pricing for your needs.

• Training Services:

  • Training Programs:

    ASK ABOUT ANY TRAINING OR PET CARE NEEDS YOU HAVE!

  • Group Classes:

    Group classes are effective and easy, even for those new to training. Classes are grouped into four-week sessions to better accommodate what individual clients are interested in learning with their dogs.

  • Private Sessions:

    Private Sessions are available for all clients, career dog clients or anyone needing more focused time and attention from me.

• Service Dog:

  Available to assess a dog or pup you have or help you find a canine partner for service work. Appropriate dogs and pups may start training in group classes or private sessions. Please contact me.

• Therapy Dog:

  Therapy dog training can start with an assessment of a dog or pup you already have or help in finding a partner for you. Please contact me.

• Detection Dog:

• Emotional Support Dog:

Certifications

Sherry Woodard is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).

Specializations

Sherry Woodard specializes in animal training, behavior and care, and is nationally known as an expert in her field. She has experience in a variety of areas, including:

• Service Dog Training
• Therapy Dog Training
• Detection Dog Training
• Emotional Support Dog Training
• Shelter Dog Training
• Behavior Modification
• Puppy Training
• Obedience Training

Training Methods

Sherry Woodard uses only current, science-based, dog-friendly methods in her training. She is a proponent of force-free training, which means that she does not use any methods that involve pain, force, fear, choke, prong, or shock.

Media Appearances

Sherry Woodard has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including:

• Television:

  • DogTown National Geographic Channel; 2008 -2010
  • CW Television Network re-airing DogTown as Dog Town USA 2015 – present
  • Video previews featuring Sherry Woodard: Puppy Mill Dog, Ethiopian Cave Dog, El Paso Shelter
  • Discussion of puppy mill awareness on “The Insider” TV show
  • Discussion of bite prevention on “Mike and Juliette Morning Show,” Fox NYC
  • Follow up for five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina,” Fox News National (Aug 2010)
  • Left Behind Without A Choice, Hurricane Katrina documentary by Kim Walsh-Borgan (2007)

• Radio:

  • Animal Radio (2004)
  • Discussion of dog behavior/Life in Dogtown on Bark Radio (2011)
  • Discussion about Canines with Careers on The Pet Corner 11 (2013) “Talkin’ about all things animal,” The Pet Corner (2012)
  • Numerous appearances around the country promoting Dogtown TV show

• Magazines:

  • Training and behavior column – Best Friends Magazine,
  • Article on Pahrump Cat Rescue – USA Today
  • Various articles – Lady’s Home Journal
  • Various articles – Dog World
  • Various articles – Cat Fancy Various articles – Dog Fancy
  • Various articles – People
  • “Adopting Shelter Animals,” “5 Myths About Shelter Cats and Dogs” – Parade.com
  • “How to Walk Your Cat on a Leash, and Why You Should,” “What Dogs Really Mean When They Smile, Yawn or Stare at You” – Huffington Post
  • “Special Needs Animals” – New York Post
  • “Ruffwear” – Men’s Journal
  • “Do Dogs Remember Their Puppies?”, “Training Your Cat” – The Dodo
  • “Is Your Family Ready for a Pet?” – Family Magazine

• Books:

  • “Paw Prints of Katrina” by Cathy Scott
  • “The Cats of Kittyville” by Bob Somerville
  • “Dogtown” by Bob Somerville
  • “Dog Tips from Dogtown” published by National Geographic