I have been training pet dogs since 1998.  I’ve always had a love for animals, and dogs in particular.  In 1998, I became a volunteer at a local animal shelter, where I began by walking and socializing dogs, to help them become more adoptable.  My initial involvement with training there involved mostly traditional training methods.  Then at one point, I was asked to work with a group of developmentally challenged teenagers, who loved dogs and wanted to be involved with them in any way they could.  I knew that traditional methods would not work best for these kids, and sought to find a ‘friendlier’ alternative.  That’s when I learned more about Positive Reinforcement training methods, and I haven’t looked back since.   Ritsa Larkin, CPDT Certified Pet Dog Trainer Extensive work with both pet dogs and shelter dogs Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers AKC Evaluator for Canine Good Citizen Certification Guardian to KENSI, a boisterous Old English Sheepdog, ANGUS, a sweet Flat Coated Retriever Mix and BARON, a shy Hound Mix

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