About The Trainer
| Ashlee Trotter is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelors degree in Zoology. She has earned a certification as a Master Trainer from North State K-9 Academy in Sanford, NC. She is also recognized as a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the only organization to certify trainers on a national level. Prior to becoming a trainer, she was a zookeeper at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. A lifelong love of animals and a natural affinity for dogs prompted her to pursue her career as a dog trainer. Central to her training philosophy is that no two dogs are alike, and each must be trained according to its natural inclinations and temperament. Certifications, Teaching Positions, & Continuing Education Programs 2008
Training Director, Winnetka Community House Lead Instructor, Apex Agility Agility Instructor, Camp Dogwood Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator Instructor
Dearlove Dog Agility
Linda
Mecklenburg’s Awesome Paws Camp
Agility
Columnist for the GWPCA Newsletter
Moraine
Tracking Club - 1 Day Tracking Seminar
Clean Run Instructors Camp Contact Sports Agility Camp (Aug. 08)
2007 2006
Training
Director, Winnetka Community House
Lead
Instructor, Apex Agility
Instructor, Dearlove Dog Agility Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator Midwest
Veterinary Conference – Animal Behavior Tract
Karen
Holik Agility Handling Seminar
Agility
Demonstrator for the State of Michigan Veterinary Conference
Spring
Tune-up Agility Camp - Dana Pike, Rhonda Carter, Jen Pender
Dr.
Jean Dodds - Vaccine Protocols & How Thyroid Function Affects Behavior
5
Day Obedience Seminar By Susan Garrett
K9's
'N Motion Fall Agility Camp - Rachel Sanders, Kate Moureaux
Dr. Ian Dunbar, Pet Dog Training Seminar 2005
Training
Director, Winnetka Community House
Lead
Instructor, Apex Agility
Instructor, Dearlove Dog Agility Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator Jean Donaldson - 2 Day Dog Training Seminar Clean Run Agility Camp Spring Tune-up Agility Camp - Dana Pike, Rhonda Carter, Jen Pender Western Veterinary Conference - Animal Behavior Tract
2004
Lead
Instructor, Apex Agility
Instructor,
Dearlove Dog Agility
Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator
Dr. Christine Zink, DVM, 2 Day Coaching the Canine Athlete Seminar Midwest Veterinary Conference – Animal Behavior Tract Spring
Tune-up Agility Camp - Dana Pike, Rhonda Carter, Jen Pender
Jumping
Workshop - Jen Pender
Splash Camp - Deborah Lee Miller-Riley Instructor, Agility & Rally Obedience, National Dutch Shepherd Event
2003
Lead
Instructor, Apex Agility
Instructor,
Dearlove Dog Agility
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator Midwest Veterinary Conference – Animal Behavior Tract Trainer, Playful Paws – A Daycare for Dogs Chris Bach’s The Third Way, 3 Day Aggression and Third Way Foundation Seminar Chris Bach’s The Third Way, Instructors Camp Suzanne Clothier, 2 Day Aggression and Behavioral Problems Seminar
2002
Instructor,
Dearlove Dog Agility
Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator Trainer, Playful Paws – A Daycare for Dogs Dr. Ian Dunbar’s 3 Day Seminar, Behavior and Training 2001 |
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Ashlee's
lifelong students are the mascots for this website. Zeke, a beagle-schnauzer
mix that was rescued from the humble beginnings of an abused dog, to
become a wonderful and cherished companion, agility competitor and therapy
dog. And Spirit, a German Wirehaired Pointer that loves to spend his
weekends racing on the agility course. (Click pictures to enlarge, use browser back to return to this page) |
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