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OUR STAFF
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"We started to bring Lucy to K9 when she was about 8 months old. She was a very rambunctious and tireless young yellow lab. Immediately K9 accomplished what we needed for Lucy - providing a safe place with professional supervision so Lucy could run out some of the boundless lab puppy energy and learn to interact with other dogs. Four years later Lucy still loves her time at K9. She is well "socialized" with other dogs and well exercised after her K9 sessions. Thank you, K9!"
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Abbie Stuttard - Daycare Manager
Since rescuing her first dog in 2001, a German Shepherd, Abbie has been committed to the goal of dog socialization. This goal sparked her interest in learning more about the group play aspect of socialization. Since then, she has attended numerous seminars by nationally recognized experts to further educate herself on the responsibilities of play group management and understanding canine body language. Abbie continuously strives to provide a safe environment for dogs to play and socialize at Morris K9 Campus, ultimately making both their lives, and those of their owners, more enjoyable.
Before joining Morris K9 Campus, Abbie worked as Lodging Manager at Morris Animal Inn, where she was responsible for the daily care of hundreds of animals. Abbie earned both PCSA Level I and II Advanced Pet Care certification while working at the Inn.
Robin Lash - Daycare & Training
Robin studied at a nationally recognized dog training school where she learned everything from puppy imprinting to agility and nosework. She has also attended seminars to better understand canine behavior and the canine/human relationship by experts such as Ian Dunbar and Patricia McConnell. Before finding a home as a trainer at Morris K9 Campus, Robin taught her own group classes, in-home sessions, and countless private lessons devoted to canine behavioral problems. Her method includes using balance and structure to help develop the bond between dog and owner, and her personal philosophy emphasizes that training should be fun, encouraging behaviors that involve everyday situations.
Prior to working at Morris K9 Campus, Robin spent more than six years caring for dogs and cats in Morris Animal Inn's Lodging department. During this time, she took care of hundreds of animals, studying and learning from her daily observations. In 2004, Robin earned her PSCA Level I and II Advanced Pet Care certification.
Margaret Reitmeyer - Agility Instructor
Margaret has been competing in agility since 1997. She started with her All American Lindy who was 7 years old at the time. They went on to earn titles at the Elite level of competition. She currently competes with her rescue Portuguese Podengo, Jonah who has earned 2 NATCH -S titles, competed and qualified at the NADAC Championships in 2009 and will compete again in 2011.
Her Cattle Dog Mix Tempe Wick also competed and placed at the NADAC Championships in 2009. Both dogs made NADAC Top Ten by Breed in 2009 and 2010. Tempe Wick made NADAC Top 10 overall by class (USA, Canada and Australia) All Breeds in 2009 and 2010. Margaret believes that dogs and people learn differently and tailors her teaching to match each dog/handler team. She has been teaching agility since 2001 and had been an instructor with the Morris K9 Campus since 2005.
Kim Seiter - Agility Instructor
Having been involved in many aspects of competitive dog sports for the last fourteen years, Kim brings a unique behavioral approach to training. This approach is built on relationship-building and the principles of operant conditioning. Kim trains all foundation behaviors with clicker and play-based methods, maximizing the bond between dog and handler. She has also worked with American Eskimo Rescue, where she specialized in aggressive behavior.
Originally showing German Shepherds in competitive obedience, Kim trained under renowned obedience trainer and competitor, Elwood Wilson. She has been actively training and competing in agility for the last seven years. To date, Kim titled in the Masters levels, with six different dogs in three different agility venues.
Frankie (Sassie) Joiris - Agility Instructor
Sassie Joiris has been teaching cognizant, non-human animals most of her life, beginning as a pet and competitive obedience class instructor at age sixteen, and continuing to the present day. Sassie previously taught animal actors, working with a wide variety of species, and has been teaching and competing in agility with her own dogs for the past seven year.
Sassie has lead agility seminars geared towards "hard to motivate" dogs, and offers one-on-one motivational sessions. She utilizes the best tools possible for each dog and handler team, including bridge and target techniques. Sassie is on the staff of the nationally recognized dog camp, Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont, and is a regular contributor to Clean Run Magazine.
Linda Bogert - Agility Instructor
Linda Bogert started agility training in 2001with her Cockapoo, Bogey, in order to build his confidence and strengthen their bond. The two started competing in 2003, quickly rising to the Elite level of competition. Linda is now training and competing at the Excellent level with her 3 year old Australian Shepherd, Haley, who has been training at Morris K9 Campus since she was a puppy.
Prior to teaching at the Morris K9 Campus, Linda was a certified pet obedience trainer. She believes that agility should always be fun and that each agility team has a unique combination of personalities and capabilities. Linda utilizes an analytical approach to problem solving and her varied training background to help each team accomplish its goals.
Sherrie Wilkes - Agility Instructor
The mother of two prize-winning Australian Shepherds, Maci and Madison, Sherrie prides herself on her ability to work with varied breeds in agility while creating a consistent and fun training atmosphere.
Her dogs' achievements range from USDAA Platinum Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDAA Grand Prix of Dog Agility World Championship finalists to participation in dog challenges from ESPN, Animal Planet and Purina.
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