Meet Our Team - Trainers

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We adhere to the standards of science-based training outlined in the humane hierarchy code of ethics set forth by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers

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Diane

SDJ, CCFC, CTDI, TCT, OTJ, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDT-CDTA.

Over 28 years of experience.

*Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).

*Certified Dog Trainer-Advanced by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).

*Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Licensed Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach and Stunt Dog Judge Official by DMWYD.

*Official TORC Judge by Canines At Training (C.A.T. School).

*ATT, FIT, CGC, CGCA, CGCU and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

*DMWYD All Star Trainer of the Year.

*Professional Premium Member and C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

*International Association of Applied Behavior Consultants - supporting member.

Wendy

RVT, VTBC, SDJ, CCFC, CTDI, TCT, OTJ, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. AKC ATT, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, & STAR Puppy Evaluator. DMWYD & AKC Certified Trick Dog Instructor. APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator. Licensed Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach. Stunt Dog Judge. Wendy has over 25yrs experience in the animal field. She has worked in both domestic and wildlife rescue, Surgical research, veterinary (neurology and general practice) and Training and Behavior. Wendy is the owner and Founder of Midnight's Equine Rescue and Sanctuary. Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Supporting member of the International Association of Applied Behavior Consultants

Apprentices & Staff

Grace

OTJ, CTDI

After her career at George Washington University, Grace recently transitioned to focus on her passion for dogs and dog training. She has more than 8 years dog training experience, having raised her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from a puppy and trained him in CGC and Obedience. More recently, she and her husband adopted two Australian Cattle dog mixes from Small Miracles Rescue in Ellicott City, and has been training them in Rally, CGC, Trick and Agility. Grace has completed over 300 hours with CANINES AT TRAINING – Intern/Apprentice program; and is now enrolled in the Level 3 trainer program. She is currently pursuing the Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessment (CPDT-KA) title/credential. She has earned titles in Obedience, Agility, Rally, CGC and Trick through the AKC and Do More with Your Dogs.

Kirsten

OTJ, CTDI

Kirsten’s love of animals began as a young child. She started riding horses at the age of three and competing at the age of five. When she was 14, she worked for a small animal vet. She then started pet sitting at age 17. Her next venture at age 18 was pursuing a position as a large animal vet tech. She realized she had an interest in the training aspect of animals and took a barn management position and an internship in natural horsemanship. From there she moved on to manage an Olympic riders barn. Kirsten’s next pursuit was managing a doggie daycare and boarding kennel. Her exploits in her various animal-related experiences lead her to realize dog training was her passion, and entered in the apprenticeship program at Canines At Training.

Our Mascots

Xander

Great Pyrenees

"Rivergroves Xander Of Portmeirion VE TORC-M TDGCH SDCH CCF-CH ACT2 RI SDPRO CGCA CGCU TKE"

Xander has a sense of humor. He can be a great big goofball at times and at others, seriously focused as can be when learning fun new things.

Xander achieved his Champion Trick Dog, CGC, CGCA & CGCU titles all before the age of 4 1/2 months! He is now a Grand Champion Trick Dog, Champion Stunt Dog and Fitness Champion. He holds titles in Agility, Rally and breed Versatility. He was one of the first dogs to earn his TORC Master title and was the breed winner for the 2020 AKC National Trick Dog Elite Performer competition.

Makeeda

Australian Shepherd

"Zabzoos Makeeda Moonshine" TORC-M TDCH SDCH CCF-CH ACT2 RI SDPRO CGCA CGCU TKE"

Got a cookie? Makeeda will try anything, anything at all if there's a promise of a tasty biscuit involved!

Makeeda has Champion titles in Stunt Dog, Trick Dog and Fitness. She's earned Rally, Agility, CGC, CGCA and CGCU titles and was also one of the first dogs to earn the prestigious title of TORC Master! She's currently trying her paw in competition obedience and Scent work.

Meet Our Team - Trainers

Diane

Wendy

Apprentices & Staff

Grace

Kirsten

Our Mascots

Xander

Makeeda

Our Credentials & Professional Affiliations

Triple Crown Trainers

AKC Instructors & Evaluators

AKC Instructors & Evaluators

AKC Instructors & Evaluators

AKC Instructors & Evaluators

AKC Instructors & Evaluators

AKC Instructors & Evaluators