Susan has been working with dogs for over 15 years in areas such as petsitting, animal services, agility, obdedience, and stock dog competitions.  Susan also has been a science teacher for over 10 years. She is committed to providing the most effective, convenient solutions to her clients' dog training needs.  She persues ongoing continuing education and professional development by attending several seminars per year and keeping current on all industry literature.  She has also worked with trainers such as John Rogerson, Terri Arnold, Pat Anderson, Susan Garrett, and Laura and Greg Derrett.

Email:   email@workinpaws.com

A native of California, Maureen has over 17 years experience in teaching and counseling dog and cat owners about general pet training and behavior problems. She was the behaviorist for the Humane Society Silicon Valley for over 12 years before starting Momentum Dog Sports. She was sought after by local media, utility companies and other animal organizations for her expertise.

Email: info@momentumdogsports.com

Website: www.momentumdogsports.com 

Available now at www.cleanrun.com

“Teaching agility equipment before your handling and communication system is in place, is a lot like trying to drive a car with no steering wheel, no brakes and no gas pedal. You are simply a passenger at the mercy of the vehicle, which in this case would be your dog. Groundwork training puts you in the driver’s seat instead of the back seat! It establishes a common language between you and your dog. Whether you have a new puppy or an experienced agility dog, the exercises in this comprehensive DVD can make your team brilliant!”

I grew up with all kinds of animals; horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, pigs and sheep. Because we lived out in the country, several of our dogs were strays from people who abandoned them out there, thinking that someone would take them in, which was usually us. I was an active member of 4-H for several years, and showed horses until I went to college. I graduated with a degree in Animal Science, and went to work for a veterinary hospital and then into the biotechnology field, working in research. After 17 years in that field, the company closed down, and I was left with a decision to make. I decided I didn't want to work in the corporate field anymore, and since I love hiking with my dogs, I got in touch with Nathalie, and a new career was born. I have always enjoyed being around dogs, and training them. I currently show my own dogs in agility, and they also work in obedience and herding. Even when I was little, I trained all our dogs to do tricks and "obedience". I even trained my horse to do some tricks, and I still have her, she is 30 years old now! I think dogs deserve to be fulfilled in their everyday lives to the best of our ability, they give us so much in return. I currently live in Morgan Hill with my husband and pack of dogs - Border Collies and a Rottweiler - a bird, and a horse.

WebSite:   The Dog Hikers

Tammy Langer