Heather:
Like my profile says, I've been in the pet industry for 7+ years, I started working at pet store called Animal Crackers later called Animal Adventure a few later months during my high school years and the first few years in college. ( I actually did not go to school for animal behavior I later found I had a talent for working with dogs later on) During my last year of college I returned to the pet industry and worked at PetSmart as a cashier/Pet care. I took a break from the pet Industry for about 2 years (on and off again), worked for game retail and actually a game company. Then went back home to WI and worked for Animal Adventure for the last few months before closing its doors forever under the original owner. While looking for a job, I decided to re-reply to PetSmart but this time as a Pet Dog Trainer, and my new found passion was born. I've been training for PetSmart for almost 4 years now. And I love my job and what I do for both dogs and people. I also own 2 chinchillas (RIP Jaymee) one of them is 10 years old. Maybe One day I will train my chinchillas do a certain trick I'll give myself a month to try. That will be interesting!
The Dogs aka the stars of this blog!
Trinity "Fly":
Age: 4
DoB: 11/24
Where and when did I get her: Feb 2008 from a IL Shelter
Breed: Aust. Cattle Dog x American Eskimo
Color: Tri-Color
Favorite Toy: "Muppet" Hand Puppet dog toy
Favorite Treat: Cheese Puffs or Liver
Interesting Trick: Yummy - She licks her lips on command
Weird Fact: I honestly think shes a barking cat.
Strengths in Training: Very great Jumper, can clear at least 20in from a sit. Quick to pick up on things, Fast in general, and very pawie
Weakness in Training: Her personality is very fragile so she will break down if she has problems learning a behavior or shes hears voice raising. She's a huge barker so normally thats the first thing she will try when learning anything new
Atlas:
Age: 1 Year
DoB: 9/24
Where and When did I get him: Dec 09 from a Breeder
Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Color: Sable
Favorite Toy: Squeaking soccer ball
Favorite Treat: Anything eatable
Interesting Trick: He's pretty old fashion he likes paw
Weird Fact: Very crazy at home, but not very puppy like in work. Also he is perfectly happy playing by himself
Strengths in Training: He's a momma's boy
Weakness in Training: Things don't always "stick" maybe its his young age
