Christine Kelly
Needed Help
As one that has struggled with severe lifelong debilitating depression and anxiety I understand the need for canine companionship. Ginger, my service dog and therapy dog, was why I went out everyday. Not only would I go out to cheer people up but she also got me out of the house. She would help me calm down from an anxiety attack, she would snap me out of displacement and so much more.
My disabilities make me more aware and understanding of the challenges of this journey of life.
Together, you and I can create a path for better living, easier daily tasks, function better, process more and build that symbiotic relationship with your dog.
Dedicated to Education
- Dog training is an unregulated field and therefore there does not have professional standards which hold other professions accountable. I believe proper initial education and continuing education is vital to maintain the highest quality services.
- Leading dog training professionals in this field are in zoos, and aquariums teaching wild animals how to work with ease with their handlers and they are positive reinforcement trainers.
- All training is done using science-based, reward-based methods. This creates a thinking animal that acts with trust of their handler. Service dogs, ESA, and Therapy dogs all need this vital skill.
- I combined the veterinary technician degree with my dog training education in order to have a complete picture of how the medical aspect affects behavior.
- All of this has added layers of expertise in my dog training and gives me an even stronger foundation to be Here to Help.
Education and Credentials
- Karen Pryor Certified Trainer Partner (KPA CTP)
- Certified Trainer and Counselor for dogs (CTC) through The Academy for Dog Trainers
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) from the Council of Pet Dog Trainers
- Therapy Dog Specialist and Evaluator -- K9to5 Therapy Dog Agency
- Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator (CGC) through the AKC
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
K9to5 has also won by the votes of the community:
Best of the Springs: once Gold (2018), once Bronze (2017) and once Silver (2016).
"Takes her job personally"
"Christine is a knowledgeable, patient (with dog and owner) trainer. She takes her job both personally and professionally. She never gives up on a dog that she is training. If one approach does not work, through her observation and knowledge she adjusts her approach until success is achieved.
Some dogs are easily trained, others are much more difficult. Christine excels in training both."
-- Cliff S 2019
Professional Certifications
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