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I began by learning to be the best possible owner I could be for my new puppy, Hershey. Over the past 12 years I have studied behavior modification techniques by Dr Ian Dunbar PhD and Dr Bruce Fogle DVM, and certified dog behaviorist Sara Kalnajs. I studied under Federally Certified Instructor Johnnie Kinney in Tampa. I have logged in hours at Tampa's Animal Control and at a foster acreage in Valrico, Fl under the name of Heidi's Legacy. I obtained certified training from Animal Behavior College and specialize in Puppy Socialization Classes where the foundation begins!

I belong to the International Association of Canine Professionals known as IACP and adhere to the standards of teaching and code of conduct for animal trainers. I am current as a certifying evaluator for the AKC's program 'Canine Good Citizen'. I have been working with rescue groups in Citrus County, such as A Humane Society Pet Rescue, Inc and have had the honor to foster and train a deaf Chihuahua and assist in her adoption.

I travel to your home for any of my services or other accomodations can be made at an alternate site. I conduct a evaluation of the problem(s) you are having with your dog(s) and offer personalized training or behavior changes to fit your lifestyle as well as work with positive reinforcement during the learning process.

Please contact me with questions concerning any program. Please click here for the fee list. I commit to a follow-up visit to ensure there are no backslides with the behavior skills(no extra cost). Contact or email me for any questions.