Debbie

Teaches at West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club

D​ebbie received her first dog, a poodle, for her sixth birthday (after much pleading to her parents) and took her first formal training class at age 11, with the family Saint Bernard. She is a graduate of Triple Crown Academy, completing the Canine Training Specialist Certification under some of the world's foremost authorities on dog behavior and training. She also attended Martin Deeley's International School For Dog Trainers, studying with Mr. Deeley to become an  E-Touch method remote collar dog trainer. Her experience includes puppy and dog obedience, behavior modification, problem solving, agility, rally, clicker and tricks, sheepherding, therapy dog work, rescue, flyball, grooming, & CGC. She has put many titles on different dogs, and her dogs have appeared in movies and on TV. She is currently a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and the West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club. She has served on the Board of Directors for WLAOTC, and served as Director for Santa Monica Dog Owners Group, helping overturn laws that prevented leashed dogs from entering any Santa Monica park, and opening the first two off leash parks in the city. 

Debbie is a firm believer that all dogs, and owners, can benefit from consistent, positive training. She likes to say "There are many tools in the toolbox, we need to find what works for each team, there is no "one size fits all" in dog training. And remember, bad dogs need training, good dogs deserve it!"