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The RISPCA training staff is committed to positive, reward based training and behavior modification. We feel that training should be fun for everyone, especially the animal! In addition to leading our training classes, the RISPCA training staff also temperament tests all of the dogs at the shelter. Read about Temperament Testing here. Meet the RISPCA Trainers
Heidi has worked as a respiratory therapist for the last 15 years, but animals have always been her true passion. She has been rescuing and adopting animals since she was a child and is currently a dedicated volunteer at the RISPCA. Heidi is certified through the Animal Behavioral College and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Heidi is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. You can view their website to view their testing and certification program here. Heidi is now a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and is in the process of putting
together a program for our area.
If you have
an interest in attending a CGC
Certification
class, contact Heidi. Check out Heidi & Erika's new training website! Beth Gresch Beth is a Certified Trainer from The Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Tainers (APDT). Focused and commited to teaching skills to meet her clients' goals, with the philosophy of teaching responsive relationships between dogs and their guardians (owners). She has been activeyl involved with shelter work for many years, both with the Warren Animal Shelter as a volunteer dog trainer and, currently, as a trainer for group classes at the RISPCA. A graduate of Brown University, Beth is Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified and avidly pursues continuing education opportunities, professional development and additional training skills by attending seminars and keeping current on industry literature and protocols. For more information about Beth's training style, please visit: www.theattuneddog.com. Pat Inman Pat has a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a certified Yoga Teacher. She has recently completed the DJ Pet Assisted Therapy training with her dog, Rosie. Pat has volunteered with the Glocester Animal Shelter and the American Lab Rescue and fosters puppies from ALR several times per year. Pat is currently enrolled in the Dog Training and Behavioral Science program through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She has been assisting and teaching classes for the RISPCA as a volunteer as well as providing specialized bahvior modification to shelter dogs in need. Pat and her family live with four dogs, three cats, chickens and guinea fowl.
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