Dog Trainer
Current- Employed 100% positive reinforcement with dogs using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.• Created innovative ways to train dogs new behaviors and tricks (Service dog commands and improve behaviors for 3 assigned project dogs).• Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.• Exercised 11 dogs regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.• Boosted rescue dogs confidence by learning training for preventing food aggression and socialization for aggression towards other dogs.• Helped treat dogs skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.• Evaluated dogs to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.