GENERAL BACKGROUND
Partnered with own service dogs for ten years. Seven years experience educating service dog teams; training, problem solving, and support. Nine years experience pet dog training, individual and group. Ten years experience Animal Assisted Therapy.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Childhood Development and Early Education
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ANIMAL SCHOOL BEHAVIOR SERVICES: Pet dog trainer, owner trained service dogs trainer.
DOVE LEWIS: Animal Assisted Therapy at Alzheimers Day Care and Hospitals.
SDIR: Self Determination Resources, Inc.: Independent Contractor for dog training.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
APDT: Association of Pet Dog Trainers
IAADP: International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS
RED CROSS, Transportation, Oregon Trail Chapter
DOVE LEWIS DLAATE: Animal Assisted Therapy & Education board member
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Mary Lee Nitschke, Ph.D.
