Sabine's Credentials:

• Trainer and Behavior Specialist at Dogwood Acres 2010-present (www.dogwoodacres.com)


• Head of training and behavior department at the Washington Animal Rescue League 2008-2010 (www.warl.org)


• Certified pet dog trainer (CPDT) — this title is given by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (www.ccpdt.org)


• Pat Miller Certified Trainer (PMCT) — this title is given by Pat Miller, internationally recognized dog trainer and behavior specialist (www.peaceablepaws.com)


• Formal one-year apprenticeship with internationally renowned dog trainer, author, and behavior consultant Pat Miller, past president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)


• Behavioral Intern with Animal Behaviorist Debbie Winkler, past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)


• Professional member of the APDT


• AKC certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator


• Over 500 hours in seminar attendance with a variety of instructors


• Over 5,000 hours of experience teaching group and private lessons as the head instructor


• Over 2 years of working with shelter and foster dogs on behavioral evaluations, training and behavior modification as head of the training and behavior department at the Washington Animal Rescue League.


• Recommended by shelters, rescues, veterinarians, pet sitters, groomers, animal acupuncturists, trainers and other pet professionals