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Serving Fresno and Online
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Due to work conflicts, Kim is not available to work with
new private clients at this time.
Please contact another trainer listed in the left column
for private training.
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Kim Offers:
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Kim's Dog Training Background
- Over 25 years experience training hundreds of dogs of all breeds and sizes in both
group classes and private instruction.
- Trained dogs for narcotics detection, cadaver location, search & rescue, evidence and
building searches.
- Trained and competed in conformation, obedience, flyball, agility, sheep herding and
flying disc (Frisbee) competitions earning numerous titles and awards.
- Performed at dozens of events throughout the US and Canada with the Real Canadian
SuperDogs, the Iams Performance Team and the Mighty Dogs such as:
- Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, BC; Texas State Fair, Dallas, TX; Devon
Country Fair and Horse Show, Devon, PA; National Horse Show, Meadowlands, NJ;
Buffalo Days, Regina, SK; America's Family Pet Fair, Los Angeles, CA; And many,
many others!
- Trained Service Dogs for persons in wheelchairs and hearing ear dogs for the deaf.
- Kim has raised several puppies to serve as guide dogs for the blind.
- Certified dogs for therapy work.
- Participated in rescue of homeless dogs for more than 20 years.
- Member of International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP Professional Member
#2554), American Dog Owner's Association, Keeshond Club of America, and Keeshond
Club of Southern California.
- AKC approved Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator (#1565).
- Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer.
- Contributing expert to published writers.
- Freelance writer. (See a sampling of her articles in the box to the left.)
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Kim's Training Philosophy
- Use a balanced approach to training.
- Get results using the most positive methods possible.
- Be a benevolent, patient leader to your dog.
- Focus on the importance of building a trusting relationship between the dog and
handler.
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Kim's Education
- Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan-Flint, Resource Ecology with studies in
Ethology (Animal Behavior) and Genetics.
- Dog Training Seminars including:
- Clicker Training (Karen Pryor)
- Learning Theory (Ian Dunbar)
- Human Remains Detection (American Detector Dogs)
- Scent Theory (SAR Dog Foundry)
- Other Resources include Kim's extensive library including hundreds of dog training
books and videos.
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Kim's Dogs
- Kim shows Keeshonden and Border Collies in AKC conformation events. Visit her
kennel page (Vashti) for more information.
- Kim assists in the rescue of dogs in need with a partner rescue group located in
Victoria, British Columbia called Dog Bless.
- Visit the memorial page to meet some of Kim's beloved dogs who are waiting at the
Rainbow Bridge.
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A Message from Kim:
There are a lot of trainers and many styles of training. It is important that you trust your
trainer and believe in the methods that they use. All trainers have their own technique
derived from various sources such as seminars, mentor dog trainers, videos and texts on the
subject - but the best source of all is real, hands-on experience (and a lot of it). I have had
dogs in my life for 35 years, and have been involved in formal training for the past 23 years. I
bring vast knowledge of breeds and behavior, experience training hundreds of dogs, and
many creative techniques to my clients. Because I draw my experience from more than just
competition obedience, I have developed creative ways to view problems and obtain
solutions. My training methods are effective and humane, but will take some effort on the
part of the owner to be successful.
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