Abbie is dedicated to helping dogs and their people gain confidence and improve their relationships through fun, reward-based training. In the unregulated industry of dog training, she is proud to hold a number of certifications and achievements that demonstrate her education and experience:

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• Certified Professional Dog trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

• Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

• AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator

• Fear Free Animal Trainer (Fear Free Certified Professional - FFCP) 

• Graduate of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course 

• Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

 

Abbie is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of animal training and behavior and frequently completes additional coursework through the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), OneMind Dogs, Grisha Stewart Academy, and more.​

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While Abbie enjoys working with dogs of all ages and abilities, her areas of special interest include:

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• Agility

• Cooperative care training

• Fear, anxiety, and phobias

• Hyperarousal

• Puppy socialization and manners

• Reactivity 

• Rescue and shelter behavior

• Scent Work

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Abbie is also a strong advocate for animal welfare and is a graduate of the Fear Free Shelters Program. She regularly volunteers at Cherryland Humane Society and has fostered over 20 dogs and puppies for local rescue organizations.

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In her spare time, Abbie enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. She shares her home and her life with three dogs, and actively trains and competes in dog sports including scent work, dock diving, agility, rally, frisbee, and trick training. ​