Kris's Resume and Credentials:
Educational Seminars:
June 2009, Sarah Kalnajs 2 day seminar on dog behavior, aggression in puppies, and behavioral case studies and solutions.
May 2008, Pat Miller 2 day seminar on reading body language in dogs, behavioral cases studies and solutions.
March 2007, Clicker Expo: Kris spent three days with some of the top clicker trainers in the country. Instructors included Karen Pryor, Kathy Sdao, Emma Parsons, Steve White, Ken Ramirez, and Morgan Spector. All aspects of clicker training were covered. Her only regret was not having a camera!!
"This by far was the best seminar I have ever attended!"
January 2007, Sue Ailsby: 3 day clicker workshop.
March 2006, Emma Parsons - Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog: this was a whole weekend spent on dealing with aggressive dogs through positive training.
July 2004, Deb Jones Clicker Workshop: a hands on weekend regarding clicker training. Lots of ideas to bring into a class setting!
March 2004, Coaching People to Train Their Dogs - hosted by Terry Ryan: a full weekend to improving teaching to both ends of the leash.
May 1996, Lynnwoods Kennel - 600 hour course in Civilian and Police Dog training: this is the heart of Kris' training. This was 12 weeks of hands on training and classroom lecture combined! Kris relates back to her experiences as a police dog trainer and handler instructor still in today's classes.
March 1996, John Fisher - Aggression and other related behaviors: a seminar completely on dog behavior.
May 1995, National K-9 Learning Center: developing and teaching puppy pre-school.
Professional Experience:
*2006-Present Canine Bliss, LLC (Fremont, OH)
*2003-2006 Oak Harbor Pet Haven (Oak Harbor, OH)
Office Manager and instructed obedience classes
*2001-2003 Oak Harbor Veterinary Hospital/ Westview Animal Hospital (Oak Harbor, OH)
Receptionist: responsible for booking appointments, answering phones for
Dr. Michael Stone and Dr. Ryan Zimmerman
*1995-2002 Lynnwoods Kennel (Fremont, OH)
Instructor of narcotics detection and obedience; pre-training of potential police dogs. Also taught obedience classes
*1993-1996 Paw Patch Veterinary Service (Clyde, OH)
Cared for boarding and patient animals; also conducted obedience classses
*1990-1993 Tri-County Dog Training (Fremont, OH)
Assisted in obedience instruction
Therapy Dog Activities:
2006-Present Ohio Reads Program
Lutz Elementary School (Fremont, OH)
2004-2005 Ohio Reads Program
Stamm Elementary School (Fremont, OH)
Associations and Certifications
2007-Present - Therapy Dogs International Certified Evaluator
2005-Present - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Member
2004-Present - American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program Certified Evaluator
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