Obedience Training : Creative Paws

 

Creative Paws

 

Creative Paws, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Ashlee Trotter, BS, CPDT-KA, and provides group classes and private lessons for dog obedience training and behavioral problems.

 

Ashlee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Michigan State University. Prior to pursuing her dog training interests she honed her skills of positive reinforcement training while working with zoo animals at facilities in the Midwest. She has been recognized for several years as a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers, an affiliate organization of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the first organization to offer a national standard for trainer certification. She is also a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the American Kennel Club.

 

Ashlee's dog, Spirit, has earned the distinction of being the second dog of his breed to earn the American Kennel Club's (AKC) Master Agility Champion title. He is also the AKC's #1 ranked German Wirehaired Pointer in agility for both 2008 and 2009, and the highest points earning agility dog of his breed of all time. They placed 6th overall after 5 rounds of competition in the 2008 AKC Agility Invitational competing with the top 5 dogs of each AKC recognized breed. They also placed 6th overall at the 2010 AKC Agility Nationals. Spirit is the only German Wirehaired Pointer to reach the finals of a national agility event, as he has achieved this honor twice.

 

Ashlee and her staff use positive reinforcement training methods to improve the relationship between dog and handler by providing an effective means of communication and understanding as the foundation for learning. Training your dog should be enjoyable for both you and your dog!

For more information, please visit www.creativepaws.com or call 847-212-5067.