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You could say I've been positively training dogs my whole life, but technically
I started at Animal School Inc. (Portland, Oregon) in 1992. The next few years my time was spent assisting obedience classes,
a combination of psychology, theater, and speech study; working as a doggie daycare attendant; and working with other trainers
to hone my craft as an instructor and behavioral consultant.
In November 2000, I adopted Pixie, a Doberman
Pinscher/ Pit Bull mix, from the Multnomah County Animal Shelter in Troutdale Oregon. Pixie had come in as a stray with no
history, no name, and not a good chance. Upon adoption, her troubles began to show. She was unsocialized, fear aggressive
with people, unpredictable and leash aggressive with dogs, destructive, anxious and out of control in the crate, car and home.
I immediately started her on a positive reinforcement program, and with a lot of patience, love and consistency (three things
I can't stress enough) has become a wonderful well adjusted dog. I give my relationship with Pixie a lot of credit in my confidence
as a trainer, particularly working with problem dogs.
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