Hey There, I'm Brit
Where I started
My introduction to dog training happened as a kid, joining my family and our German Shepherds at obedience lessons and bitesports. I later became a professional trainer through a big box pet store and worked with clients and their dogs within the store itself.
While the education I received was built on positive methods, the resources for new trainers was subpar, and the focus within the retail environment was on sales, rather than a quality experience for dogs and their owners.
It wasn't until I left the pet retail world for good and was challenged by my own dogs that I began to really dig into the meat of dog training and behavior, and improve my own understanding and skills.
Where I am now
I hold several certifications (see below), and am working toward earning my CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. I am also an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, which means I can administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, CGC, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Virtual Home Manners, and Trick Dog Tests.
I share my life with a cattledog mix, two border collies, and a Texas street mutt named Boris, Winona, Darcy, and Paul. Some of their favorite activities include: herding, tracking, scentwork, trick training, hiking in the woods, stalking chickens and shredding cardboard.
Continuing Education
2024 Control Unleashed Conference: Unleash the Rainbow (virtual)
2023 Out of Control Dog Summit (virtual)
2023 MN Pet Dog Trainers Excellence Share (virtual)
2022 HeartDog International Wellbeing Summit (virtual)
TATTLE-TRAINING: TURN TRIGGERS INTO CUES with Josefin Linderström (Webinar, 2024)
HAPPY LEASH with Josefin Linderström (Webinar, 2024)
FDSA BH110: Dealing with the Bogeyman: Helping Reactive and Fearful Dogs - The Play Way! with Dr. Amy Cook
The 3 Insider Secrets To Making It As A Separation Anxiety Trainer (Masterclass with Julie Naismith)
A Critical Comparison of 7 Training Methods for Fear in Dogs
How to Human: Thrival Skills for People who Love Dogs
Superheroes Say No Gracefully: Boundary Setting for Dog Professionals with Dr.Lori Kogan and hosted by Andrew Hale.
Imposter Experience: Training the Dragons of Doubt with Dr. Lori Kogan
Supporting Clients with Empathy: Logistics and Communication Tools that Empower
with Marissa Martino
Train Your Nervous System: Applying the Science of Pain, Stress, Trauma, and Social
Connection with Sukie Baxter.
Big Feelings: Supporting our Clients Living with Dog Reactivity - Marissa Martino, CDBC, CTC
TTouch and BAT Together! Empowered Body Awareness for Dog Resilience with Katrien Lismont
Urban BAT Webinar: Empowerment and Survival Skills for City Dogs with Reactivity
Barking Mad: BAT & Other Techniques for Frustration
BAT 101: (Re)Socialization for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear
Susan Friedman: Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle
Holistic Approach to Dog Reactivity 2 with Dante Camacho
Holistic Approach to Dog Reactivity 1: Intro & Case Studies with Dante Camacho
Stress and Anxiety in Dogs with Anders Hallgren
Pain and Behavior: Learning How to Recognize and Understand Pain in Dogs with Dr. Hannah Capon
Building Canine Confidence with Movement - Lori Stevens
MicroSigns Dog Body Language Webinar: Would You Have Noticed? with Katrien Lismont
BAT for Geeks: A Technical Perspective on Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0
BAT 2.0 Set-Ups: How to Orchestrate Basic Set-Ups and Variations with Dogs
Survival Skills: Coping with Dog Reactivity in Real Life
Problem Prevention in Puppies and Dogs: an Empowered Approach to Life with Dogs
Walk With Me! Safety, Fun, and Freedom with Leash Training for You and Your Dog
Talk With Me! Simple Steps for 2-Way Understanding Between Dogs and People
Effort-less Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills including the Leash Belay
Evolution of BAT 3.0: How & Why of Behavior Adjustment Training for Dog Reactivity
Introduction to BAT 2.0 for Dog Aggression, Frustration, & Fear
FDSA N101S: NW101 - Introduction to Nosework
Twin Ports Dog Training Club - Rally (all levels)
Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs by Grisha Stewart
Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog: A Photographic Guide: Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog by Brenda Aloff
Coaching People to Train Their Dogs by Terry Ryan
Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs by Jean Donaldson
Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor
Herding Dogs: Progressive Training by Vergil S. Holland
Hunting Together: Harnessing Predatory Chasing in Family Dogs through Motivation-Based Training (Predation Substitute Training) by Simone Mueller
It's Not the Dogs, It's the People! A Dog Trainer's Guide to Training Humans by Nicole Wilde
Positive Herding 101: Dog-friendly training (Positive Herding Dog Book 1) by Barbara Buchmayer and Sally Adam
The Cautious Canine-How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McConnell
The Official Ahimsa Dog Training Manual: A Practical, Force-Free Guide to Problem Solving and Manners by Grisha Stewart
The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell
Nosework for Cats: An Introduction with Hanna Fushihara CPDT-KA
Rethinking Heat Injury in Working Dogs with Janice Baker, DVM, DACVPM
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