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Professional Animal Behaviorist

Certified Dog Behavior Counselor - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

Professional Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

Professional Member, International Association of Canine Professionals.

Owner/Training Director, Common Scents Canine Training Center and Common Scents Canine Center, Inc.

Conduct classes, private lessons, behavior counseling and in-kennel training programs with focus on practical application in a home environment.

Business consultant to breeders, kennels, dog food and equipment manufacturers.

Guest/feature contributor on WJR radio.

Frequent writer/contributor to dog/dog sport magazines.

On-going education in animal behavior; frequent U.S./international travel and contact with other professionals to update behavior modification programs, training theory and technique.

Active trainer/competitor in sport of Schutzhund (international working dog sport) including tracking, obedience and protection.

- National and international competitor
- Seven times named to USA World Championship Team

Background and Experience

Active in pet dog/sport dog/service dog training since 1974.

Studied under the direction and tutelage of several world - renowned trainers in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Conducts seminars on various aspects of canine behavior and training.

Police agency trainer.

Recipient of numerous past American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club awards.

Education

B.S. in Biology, Oakland University, animal behavior and ecology.

B.B.A. and M.B.A., University of Michigan.

Common Scents Canine Center - Offering professional, common sense dog training, counseling and boarding. We serve residents of Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer, Wayne, Macomb and Washtenaw counties as well as outstate Michigan and clients from coast to coast.

Recommended by:
- Numerous veterinary clinics
- Professional organizations
- Clients