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MEET Rusty
CPDT-KA, ABCDT, FFCP, ANWI
An honor's graduate of Animal Behavior College, a certified professional dog trainer, associate Nose Work instructor, and a Fear Free Certified Professional who has worked under the direction of board certified veterinary behaviorist, I have been working with dogs for 20+ 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 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.
Education: Animal Behavior College; Purdue University, B.A. Communication, Sociology
Certifications: CPDT-KA, ABCDT, FFCP, ANWI, Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Pet First Aid and CPR, Pet Partners Therapy Dog Handler, AKC CGC Evaluator
Awards: "Best Private Trainer, East Bay" Bay Woof; Thumbtack Top Pro
Reviews: A five-star business on Yelp and Thumbtack; Recommended by staff and volunteers at spcaLA, Pet Space, East Bay SPCA, Berkeley Animal Care Services and Oakland Animal Services
Pawgress is a fully licensed, bonded and insured company based in Los Angeles, California.
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