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Why Choose ABC Dog Training LLC ?

There is currently no licensing or regulation of obedience instructors or dog trainers so dog owners need to ask questions about education, experience and qualifications.

■ Education

Jan Gribble, the owner of ABC Dog Training LLC, has a Master’s degree in Biological Anthropology from the University of New Mexico. Teaching people is a skill apart from training dogs, and her graduate level work included the skills necessary to be an effective teacher.  She continually strives to improve her knowledge of canine behavior and training methods by keeping current with the latest studies in canine behavior, reading, watching videos and attending at least two seminars related to training and/or behavior annually.

■ Experience

Jan has been training dogs since 1987 and began instructing dog classes in 1991. In addition to training her own dogs, she has worked with shelter dogs and rescue groups. She was the recipient of a Community Service Award from Albuquerque Animal Services Department in 1999.  Using her knowledge of many different training techniques she has successfully trained, and helped owners train, a wide range of breeds.

■ Qualifications

Jan is a member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).  Established in 1965, NADOI is the oldest dog organization in the United States that endorses obedience instructors and membership is contingent upon experience and a demonstrated knowledge of training and instructing skills.  She is also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and is certified as a dog trainer by IACP.  She was certified as a dog behavior consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) in 2004. As a freelance writer who has been published in several dog-related venues, she is a member of the Dog Writers' Association of America.

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