MEET Rusty

CPDT-KA, ABCDT

An honor's graduate of Animal Behavior College and a certified professional dog trainer, I have been working with dogs for nearly 17 years, both professionally and as a volunteer. As a trainer, my goal is that you and your dog learn how to become a more confident team through a relationship built on mutual trust and understanding.

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A Pet Partners therapy dog handler, who was voted the San Francisco East Bay's Best Private Trainer in Bay Woof magazine's 2018 Beast of the Bay Awards, I also hold professional memberships with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Pet Professional Guild and Humane Dog Training Advocates. I also regularly provide mentorships for aspiring trainers through Animal Behavior College and as an international Faculty Advisor for the Victoria Stilwell Academy.

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Education: Animal Behavior College; Purdue University, B.A. Communication, Sociology

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Certifications: CPDT-KA, ABCDT, Pet First Aid and CPR, Pet Partners Therapy Dog Handler, AKC CGC Evaluator

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Awards: "Best Private Trainer, East Bay" Bay Woof 2018; Thumbtack Top Pro, 2018 & 2019

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Reviews: A five-star business on Yelp and Thumbtack; Recommended by staff and volunteers at Oakland Animal Services

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Pawgress is a fully licensed, bonded and insured company based in Oakland, California.