Dog & Cat is located in Eugene, OR and provides group classes and private training and behavior counseling for all ages of dogs and cats. I first started training animals in 2000 as a volunteer for a shelter in San Diego, California. Part-time volunteer work turned into a full-time passion working as a trainer at San Diego Humane Society & SPCA in their Behavior & Training Department. I love working with animals and their owners to help create lasting, loving relationships. I am a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (only 37 in the state of Oregon), and have worked with and trained dogs, cats, birds, horses, and goats!

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• Loves the animals that he/she trains, and is passionate about learning more about them.
• Uses humane, positive training techniques based on the most recent research and studies on how animals learn.
• Understands that every dog is different, what works best for one might not work best for another.
• Treats their students and the animals they train with respect and kindness.
• Has many training tools in his/her toolbox, and uses them accordingly.
• Understands that you never stop learning new things and keeps up to date by attending seminars, workshops and conferences as often as possible.
• Understands animal behavior and has a strong successful background using it to effectively modify behavior.
• Keeps an open mind.
• Has a strong sense of ethics, and does not misrepresent herself/himself with misleading titles and/or credentials.
• Understands that anger and abuse have no place in dog training.
• Has good teaching and handling skills.
• Enjoys training both dogs and people.