Continuing Education
No matter what dogs I am currently working with or what goals I've set for myself, I always strive to be the best owner, trainer, and breeder that I can be. Along with that comes the responsibility to educate myself in as many areas of dog care as I can, so that I can be as well-informed as possible when making decisions for myself, my dogs, and my program.
In addition to over 15 years of hands-on dog experience (including 6 years spent as a veterinary technician) and Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University, I have taken the following independent study courses in order to further my understanding of canine biology, behavior, breeding, health, and training:
In addition to over 15 years of hands-on dog experience (including 6 years spent as a veterinary technician) and Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University, I have taken the following independent study courses in order to further my understanding of canine biology, behavior, breeding, health, and training:
Additional classes completed (no certificate issued):
05/25/2022 - Whelping & Medical Intervention (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - Nutritional Influences On Reproduction (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - Breeding Basics (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Selection (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Pedigree (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Kennel Blindness (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Canine Genetics (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Genetic Defects & Health (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Breeding Systems (AKC Canine College)
06/03/2022 - ABCs of Canine Anatomy (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Jumping (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Barking (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Puppy Training During COVID-19: Advice & Best Practices (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - Live Panel Discussion with AKC Canine Health Foundation Webinar (AKC Canine College)
06/23/2024 - Coefficient of Inbreeding Boot Camp (The Institute of Canine Biology)
06/24/2024 - Basic Population Genetics for Dog Breeders (The Institute of Canine Biology)
06/24/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: Socialization (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - Confident Puppy Program (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: Chewing (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: House Training (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - Conformation for Beginners (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - ABCs of Canine Anatomy for Judges (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - Stewarding at the Dog Show (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - Maternity (AKC Canine College)
06/27/2024 - Nursery (AKC Canine College)
11/26/2024 - Greyhound Breed Course (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - Nutritional Influences On Reproduction (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - Breeding Basics (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Selection (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Pedigree (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Kennel Blindness (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Canine Genetics (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Genetic Defects & Health (AKC Canine College)
05/25/2022 - ABCs of Dog Breeding: Breeding Systems (AKC Canine College)
06/03/2022 - ABCs of Canine Anatomy (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Jumping (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Barking (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - GoodDog! Helpline: Puppy Training During COVID-19: Advice & Best Practices (AKC Canine College)
03/05/2023 - Live Panel Discussion with AKC Canine Health Foundation Webinar (AKC Canine College)
06/23/2024 - Coefficient of Inbreeding Boot Camp (The Institute of Canine Biology)
06/24/2024 - Basic Population Genetics for Dog Breeders (The Institute of Canine Biology)
06/24/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: Socialization (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - Confident Puppy Program (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: Chewing (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - GoodDog! Helpline: House Training (AKC Canine College)
06/25/2024 - Conformation for Beginners (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - ABCs of Canine Anatomy for Judges (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - Stewarding at the Dog Show (AKC Canine College)
06/26/2024 - Maternity (AKC Canine College)
06/27/2024 - Nursery (AKC Canine College)
11/26/2024 - Greyhound Breed Course (AKC Canine College)