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Name

Courtney

Position at Tucker Pup's:

Dog Trainer

Professional certifications:

- Certified Petco Dog Trainer 2020
- Fear Free Daycare & Boarding 2023

Prior professional dog experience:

I worked at a fear-free daycare facility as a dog supervisor. I also trained dogs at multiple different dog training facilities, including Petco.

My pets:

My family has Honey Bear, a 12-year-old Shiba Inu. I also have Eevee, my 2.5 year old rescue pittie.

Training taken:

Animal Behavior Course
Enrichment & Training Course
Internship at Brookfield Zoo
Petco Apprenticeship

Favorite breeds:

I love them all, but Spitz & herding breeds have my heart! I hope to get a Swedish Vallhund as my next puppy.

Favorite activities:

Training with Eevee! We do rally obedience and heel work for fun. We also are working on our trick dog titles through AKC & Do More With Your Dog.

Future career goals:

To keep growing and learning as a dog trainer through Tucker Pup’s Pet Resort. I’m planning on becoming an AKC Evaluator, and also want to do more behavioral modification work.

Other interests:

I am a foodie, I love traveling, and I play tennis

Graduated from:

Friends University with my Bachelor’s of Science, Zoo Science in 2019

Did you know?

I love Pokémon! I plan to have my next several dogs named after the Eeveelutions.