• Participating in Animal Assisted Interaction (AAI) with two certified therapy dogs (2010 - present)
• Denver University Certified in Animal Assisted Therapy Activities and Leaning (2010)
• Co-Founder of RockinE Training and Consulting (2007-present)
• Founder and past president of Narnia Pet Behavior & Training, Naperville, IL (1990-2005)
• BA in Sociology with Psychology Minor from Ohio State University (1976)
• Multiple AKC Dog Obedience degrees (1979 - 1985)
• Bred Golden Retrievers - 12 years
• Teaching Dog Classes - 30 years
• Dog Training - 35 years
• Behavior Consulting (dog, cats) - 25+ years
• Graduated Purdue University DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification course
• Certified in Puppy Training and Novice obedience training by NADOI
• Delta Therapy - Pet Partner (2005)
• Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
• AKC CGC (American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen)  Evaluator 2009
  
• APDT C.L.A.S.S ( Association Pet Dog Training, Canine Life Social Skills) Evaluator 2011
  

• National Association Of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI),  www.nadoi.org 
• Association Of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) (charter member, #4),  www.apdt.com
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants,  www.iaabc.org  

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Annual Conference (1994, 1995, 1996, 1998); Mini-Conference (1999)
• Dr Roger Abrantes: Canine Communication (1995), Futura (1995), Home Alone (1994), Canine Aggression (1996), Feline Behavior (1996), The Secret (1997), Handling Difficult Horses (1998)
• Training, Behavior, and Healthy Dog Conference (2000)
• Purdue University DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification course (2000)
• Terry Ryan : How to Make Your Classes User Friendly (1996), Dog & Wolf Behavior (1997), Toolbox (1998), Coaching People To Train Their Dogs (2006)
• Wayne Hunthausen: Fears & Phobias (1997)
• Pam Reid : Excel-erated Learning (1996)
• Martyn Deeley: Good Manners & Reliability (1994)
• Ian Dunbar: Puppy Workshops (1992, 1993) ; Play, Social Behavior, Biting, & Fighting (2003)
• Jean Donaldson: Improving Training Skills (1994, 1996)
• John Rogerson: Canine Behavior (1995)
• Karen Overall: Canine & Feline Behavior (1992), Behavioral Medicine (1992)
• Mira Milani: Feline Behavior (1993)
• Karen Pryor: Don't Shoot the Dog (1994)
• Cheryl Smith: Fighting & Biting Aggression Workshop & Seminar (1996)
• Patricia McConnell: Advanced Canine Behavior (1998, 1999, 2003)
• Chuck Tompkins, Ted Turner, Thad Lacinak: Positive Dog Training (2000, 2002)
• Mostly Training Workshop (2001)
• Pia Silvani (2003), Feisty Fidos, Sibling Rivalry, Petite Pals & Devil Puppies (2005)
• Sue Sternberg Training and Shelter Dog Seminar (2004)
• Veterinarians, Trainers, and Shelters Working Together at U of I (2006)
• Ian Dunbar: Dominance, Fighting, and Biting (2009)
• Roger Abrantes: The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior &The Brave New World of Dog Training  (2011)
• John Rogerson: Canine Rehabilitation & Canine Aggression  (2011)
  

• Pet Therapy Coordinator, Ivinson Hospital, Laramie, WY (2010 - present)
• Provides support services to Laramie Animal Shelter (2010 - present)
• Presented invited lectures for University of Illinois Animal Science or Veterinary Dept (March 1996; March 1997, March 1998, March 2000, February, 2003, February 2005, March 2006)
• Scientific Research Committee Chairperson, IAABC (2005-2008)
• Presented a seminar at the Training, Behavior, & Healthy Dog Conference on Dog-to-Dog Reactive classes which she developed. (2000)
• Committee Member of the Business Practices & Facilities Committee of the American Humane Association - Humane Trainers' Guidelines (1998-9)
• Presented an invited lecture to the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Technicians (1993)
• Provides special assistance to local animal shelters
• Conducts education programs for schools, shelters and animal control
• Supervised Animal Behavior Intern for Aurora (IL) College (1994)
• Provided educational material for use in advanced psychology classes at Wheaton (IL) College
• Organizes and hosts seminars for animal behavior consultants and trainers
• Conducted research for APDT on effective training techniques (1993).
• Sponsor - University of Illinois Animal Science Dept. Summer Intern (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004)

• Time for a Walk, booklet published in 2005 (contact me by e-mail for information)
• Power of the Food Bowl, 1994 NADOI Newsletter                                   
• Interviewed & quoted by (often several times):                                  
• Dog Fancy Magazine                                                              
• Cat Fancy Magazine                                                              
• Chicago Tribune Newspaper                                                       
• Naperville (IL) Sun Newspaper                                                   
• Daily Herald (Aurora-Naperville IL area)                                        
• Times Record News (Texas)                                                       
• I Love Cats Magazine                                                            
• Aurora Beacon News                                                              
• Fox Valley 60540 Newspaper (Aurora-Naperville IL area)                          
• Pet Life Magazine (many quotes during 1995-1999)                                
• "Dogs - the Ultimate Care Guide", edited by M.Hoffman, Rodale Press             
• On Line Magazine                                                                

• March 2001 - Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
• Graduated Purdue University DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification course
• 2004-2006 - Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove, IL
• Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing   
• 2006-2009 - University of Wyoming - Laramie, WY
• B.S. Communication Disorders & Minor in Psychology   
• 2010-present Walden University
• Graduate school in Mental Health Counseling

• Roger Abrantes: Aggression: The World of Love & Hate  (1996)
• Terry Ryan: Dog Behavior & Training Workshop  (1998)
• Patricia McConnell: Advanced Canine Behavior  (1999)
• Chuck Tompkins & Thad Lacinak: Training, Behavior, & Health Dog Conference (2000)
• Chuck Tompkins & Thad Lacinak: Proactive Positive Training Workshop (2000)
• Chuck Tompkins & Ted Turner:  Mostly Training Workshops & Seminar (2001)
• Pia Silvani: ABC's of Dog Training & Canine Aggression (2002)
• Pia Silvani: The Skill Master Becoming A Better Trainer (2003)
• Sue Sternberg: Training & Shelter Dog Seminar (2004)
• Pia Silvani: Feisty Fidos, Sibling Rivalry, Petite Pals & Devil Puppies (2005)
• University of Illinois: Veterinarians Trainers & Shelters Working Together (2006)
• Terry Ryan: Coaching People To Train Their Dogs (2006)
• Ian Dunbar: Dominance, Fighting, and Biting (2009)
• John Rogerson: Canine Rehabilitation & Canine Aggression (2011)
  

• 1999-2006 - Narnia Pet Behavior & Training - Plainfield, IL
• Assistant Behavior Specialist & Obedience Instructor]
• 2006-Present - Rockin E Training & Consulting - Laramie, WY

• March 2001 - Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
• Graduated Purdue University DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification course
• May 2004 - Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove, IL
• Emergency Medical Technician License

• 40 years experience training dogs
• 26 years 4-H dog leader including training showmanship, obedience and agility
• Obedience instructor for the Laramie Kennel Club (1992-1997)
• 3 years training classes for Rockin E Dog Training (2008- present
• BA Psychology (1993)
• BS Education (1992)

• Red Cross Certified Pet First Aid (2011)
• CGC Evaluator (2011- present)
• Currently training and showing in Rally, Obedience, Tracking and Agility(2011)
• 33 AKC titles earned (1974-present)--6 Championships, 14 Obedience Titles (6 CD, 4CDX, 4UD), 4 Tracking Titles, 8 Agility titles, 1 Rally title

• Training Your Dog to Track -- Craig Green (1993)
• Training Your Obedience Dog—Ian Dunbar ( 1995)
• Training for Animation and Accuracy --Nancy Patton (1996)
• C Spot Win Agility 3 Day Summer Camp --Stacy Goudy Peardot (2004)
• Handling in Agility --Stacy Goudy Peardot (2010)
• Training the Competitive Obedience Dog -- Sandy Ladwig (2010)

• BA Elementary Education University of Wyoming 1993
  

• Dog Training Instructor for RockinE 2010
• Apprentice under Sandy Myers August 2009-August 2010
• Mason Dixon Kennel Club Member - 6 years
• Volunteered in puppy, basic obedience, rally and agility classes
• Volunteered Agility mini- clinic
• Volunteered as Steward in AKC confirmation dog show
• Volunteered fun match

• AKC / CGC Evaluator 2011
  
• APDT Member
  
• APDT C.L.A.S.S Evaluator 2011 
  
• Dog First Aid
• APDT Rally Obedience Title
• AKC Agility Title- Novice Agility Preferred
• Introduction to Stock & Herding Clinic
• Herding Capability Test
• Junior Herding Dog
• Reading Between the Lines-Patricia McConnell (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Anxiety-Different Forms, Different Solutions-Trish King (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Sibling Rivalry-Pia Silvani (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Dog Communication Signals-Sarah Kalnajs (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Frightened Fidos-Pia Silvani (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Kindergarten Puppy, Training Gone Wrong-Pia Silvani (Dog Training Seminar DVD)                  
• Dog Training & Human Training-Sue Sternberg (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• The Language of Dogs (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Am I Safe-The Art & Science of Canine Behavior & Assessment (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Deadly Puppies/Deadly Dogs-Sue Sternberg (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• A Day of Canine Contrast-Sue Sternberg & Myrna Milani (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Both Ends of the Leash-Patricia McConnell (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Breed, Crossbreed, Mix Breed-Sue Sternberg (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Toolbox for Problem Dogs & About Aversive-Terry Ryan (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Possession Aggression-Sue Sternberg (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• A Look At Canine Stress-Terry Ryan (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Modifying Adolescent Behavior-Trish King (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Bit-O-Meter/Controversial Pit Bull/Shock Collars/Small Dog-Big Issues-Sue Sternberg (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
• Dog-Dog Aggression-Patricia McConnell (Dog Training Seminar DVD)
  
• Clinton Anderson-No Worries Horse Training (Seminar)
  
• Chris Zink-Peak Performance-Coaching the Canine Athlete  (Seminar)
  
• Maria K Duthie-How To Massage Your Dog (Workshop)
  

• BS in Animal Science University of Wyoming 2010
  

• Bear Creek Animal Hospital: 1999-2002 and Summer of 2003
• Bear Creek Labradors: 1999-2002 and Summer of 2003
• Alpine Animal Hospital: 2002-2006
• Laramie Animal Shelter: 2003-2006
• Laramie Animal Shelter: 2006-Current; Animal Control Officer

• 4-H Program: 1998-2001
• Intercollegiate Horse Show Association: 2002-2004
• Mounted Color Guard: 2003-2006
• Laramie Raptor Refuge: 2005-2008 and 2009-2010
• John Rogerson - Canine Aggression Seminar 2011
• APDT memeber
  
• APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator
  
• Training/Conferences I've been sent to through animal control:
• NACA (National Animal Control Association) levels I, II, and III: 2006-2007
• Dangerous Dogs seminar in Casper-Offered through WAACO: 2008
• Equine Investigations Academy Levels I &II - Offered through Code 3 Associates: 2008-2009

• Associate of Arts Degree- Liberal Arts - Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA -1989
• Bachelor's of Arts in Social Sciences - University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY  2011

• Rockin E Training:
• Achieved AKC Canine Good Citizen  July 4th 2009
• Certified Therapy Team #007, February 26, 2011

• Pet Tech First Aid Certified Instructor #1186 - San Diego, CA - Certified March 2005
• Red Cross Pet First Aid Instructor - Denver, CO. - Certified May 2010

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• RN-ADD Merrit College CA ( Dean’s list) 1967
• Alta Bates Community Hospital CA/Cardiac Care Accreditation 1968
• MD Anderson cancer Research Hospital TX 1969-1970
• Office Nurse/Surgical Asst 1974-1975
• UW Student Health 1978
• Laramie Clinic 1981-2003

• Dog ownership breeds  Welsh Corgi,  Labradors
• 4-H  Rabbit Leader  1986
• Brookline Animal Clinic PC-MA
• RockinE  Training, CGC 2010 ( Sandy say’s Jane is the most determined owner she has ever known)