LUIS and TINA
.....have been
training and working with dogs and their owners for well over 50 years
combined. Both have participated in dog sports with their own dogs (Border
Collies, Airedale Terriers, Welsh Terriers) and encourage their clients to
have fun with their dogs in a variety of ways. They currently have two
Border Collies to keep them very busy! Luis and Tina are members of the
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and
several local and national dog clubs. Through the Certification Council for
Pet Dog Trainers, a national organization, they have earned the designation
of Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT). They
have also been approved by the American Kennel Club as Canine Good
Citizen Test Evaluators.
Tina is a graduate of the Dog Agility Instructor Certification Course
(White Mountain Agility School; New Hampshire) and has assisted with the
Instructor Training Course and Advanced Instructor Training Course (Dogs of
Course at Sue Sternberg's Rondout Valley Kennels; New York). Luis is a
graduate of the Instructor Training Course (New York) and has been a
professional handler and groomer for many years. Both Tina and Luis have
conducted dog training classes at the Tufts University School of Veterinary
Medicine in North Grafton, MA. Both are involved in continuing education
courses in behavior and training each year. Additionally, Tina holds a
Masters Degree in Education from Northeastern University. Both Tina and
Luis have been leading classes for many years - over 30!
Luis and Tina's compassionate care, expertise and the friendly
environment they create has produced many happy dog/human partnerships.
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"Working" with shelter
dog "Carolina"
at Sue Sternberg's in
New York.

Tina with Ruby and Luis with Jaxon
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