Lynn Damme, Owner and Trainier, has more than 25 years of experience working professionally with dogs. She apprenticed with Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer Angie Neal at 4Paws University in Sacramento, California. After her apprenticeship, she taught Step One and Step Two Group Obedience classes at 4Paws. She provided private in-home Puppy Head Start, Home Schooling, and Feisty Fido (designed to improve behavior of aggressive dogs) training. She also taught advanced group classes in tricks and service dog skills. She has studied with nationally recognized dog behavior experts Trish King (Marin Humane Society), Sue Sternberg, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Myrna Milani, and others. A member of APDT, she continues her education through study and attendance at seminars and workshops conducted by the best positive reinforcement trainers and behaviorists in the country.
Lynn is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, a professional organization of individuals who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
Mark Miller, Handler, has more than 19 years of professional experience with dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. He specializes in ear rubs.
Jack, Training Assistant, is a young blue heeler mix we adopted from St. Francis CARES. He is smart, quick, and eager to show off what he is learning.
Ruby, Scheduling Manager, is a mature rescued American English (Red Tick) Coonhound. She is an excellent timekeeper and makes sure everyone on our team rises, eats meals, goes for walks, receives treats, and goes to bed at precise hours.
Sadie, Office Manager, is a rescued Patterdale Terrier mix who supervises office operations and loves to run errands.
Rudy, Head of Security, is a rescued Bombay cat who patrols the grounds, keeps the perimeter secured, and issues security clearances as necessary.
Haywood, Visionary, is a rescued domestic shorthair cat who showed up on the place as a stray many years ago with a damaged eye (that a wonderful vet was able to save). His altered eyesight gives him a unique perspective.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
-- Anatole France