Certification:
Canine Training and Behavior Specialist Program at Starmark Academy 2014
This 12-week course of instruction prepares students for advanced training principles, including behavior and obedience. Students will learn the skills of working with basic and advanced obedience dogs, basic and advanced behavior problems, agility, advanced clicker training, Kennel Management, Police K-9 and Protection, Scent Discrimination, Search and Rescue, and Assistance Dogs for the Handicapped. Upon completing this program, students will receive the certificate of Canine Training and Behavior Specialist and will be able to conduct private lessons, group lessons, and in-kennel training. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on training, students will learn training theory and techniques.
Workshops and Seminars
Advanced Dog Socialization by Chad Mackin, 2015
Intermediate e-collar workshop by Martin Deeley, 2015
Faith In Handler, by Jay Jack, 2015
Pitbull 101, Tug, Conditioned Relaxation and Leash handling by Jay Jack, 2015
Training for the Family Dog: Foundations for Obedience & Behavior, by Sarah Fulcher, 2015
K9 Problem Solving Workshop, by Tyler Muto, 2016
Advanced Dog Socialization for Difficult Dogs, by Chad Mackin 2016
Problem Solving for Problem Behavior Workshop by Sarah Fulcher, 2016
Relationship-Based Behavior Modification by Nelson Hodges, 2016
3D Workshop Dealing with Difficult Dogs, Burton Snowboards Fundraiser by Heather Beck, 2016
3D Workshop, Dealing with Difficult Dogs featuring Martin Deeley by Heather Beck, 2017
An Intro to large and small field Socialization with Chad Mackin & Jason Vasconi, 2017
Group Classes, by Chad Mackin, 2017
Mastering the Remote Collar With Tyler Muto, 2018
Biology of Dog Behavior by Chad Mackin, 2018
Large Field Dog Socialization Lifesaver Seminar by Jason Vasconi, 2018
Dog Language and Applications Workshop by Phyllis Smuland, 2018
8-day Shadow Program with Jason Vasconi of Transform My Dog, 2019
Fearful / Feral Dog Workshop with Nelson Hodges, 2019
Art of Leashing Handling and Understanding with Nelson Hodges, 2020
Virtual One-on-one Shadow Program with Tyler Muto, 2021
Fearful / Feral Dog Workshop with Nelson Hodges, 2022
Camel Academy with Heather Beck 2022
Training According to Temperament Workshop with Phyllis Smuland & Julie Hart 2022
Teach Calm and Guide, The Big Sniff & Large Fied Socialization Workshop with Heather Beck, Barabara DeGroot, and Jason Vasconi, 2022
Training Conferences
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers Conference, 2014
International Association of Canine Professionals Conference, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019, 2021