Laurie likes to say, "Obedience is a sport. Training is a game." And her classes reflect that mantra. Pup-A-Razzi is proud to have Laurie Beck as instructor for both Pre-Novice Comptetitive Obedience training classes and Novice Competitive Obedience training classes. Laurie is a UKC obedience judge, and her Briards have earned AKC and UKC OTCHes, UDX, UD, and CDX titles over the last fifteen years. Laurie uses positive reinforcement and play in her classes, so expect to get a bit of a work-out, yourself!
In addition to competitive obedience training, Laurie trains in agility, tracking and rally obedience. Her training methods apply across the board, setting the groundwork for a wide variety of competitive venues.
Group and drop-in Pre-Novice Competitive Obedience training classes and Novice Competitive Obedience training classes as scheduled. To sign up for class visit the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form. Private obedience lessons are available by appointment.
Jen Keene, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) is an avid student of positive dog training methods. She is an energetic and motivational trainer. Jen attended both the 2002 and 2003 Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) conferences and has also completed training courses at Seaworld Orlando. Jen is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Author of "We Can't Stay Together for the Dogs", Jen joined our team in 2001.
Jen's goal is to help people and their dogs appreciate each others' talents and to live life the fullest in the world around them. Jen teaches many of our Basic Dog Training and Specialized Dog Training classes including: Puppy Training & Socialization, Beyond the Basics, Walk THIS Way, Total Recall dog training classes. To sign up for classes visit the dog training school section or the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.
Erica has been with Pup-A-Razzi for many years and recently completed her certification as a Small Animal Massage Practioner. In 2008, Erica helped develop Pup-A-Razzi's Reactive Dog training course. Owned by two large, excitable dogs, Erica fully understands the challenges such dogs present. Her objective is to help all dogs lead full and complete lives. Erica also teaches Puppy Training & Socialization, Puppy Agility and basic obedience training classes on occasion. Sign up for classes on the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.
With a background in Basenjis and Rhodesian Ridgebacks (not to mention being mother to a successful Junior Handler), Jennifer injects her classes with common sense and a positive attitude. Currently, Jennifer leads classes in Dog Training Basics and Puppy Training & Socialization.
"Know thy dog," Lisa tells her students with a smile. The game of dog agility is a team sport. Each member of the team contributes a unique set of talents, and the better each member knows the other's talents and foibles, the better a team they make. Lisa works with her students on body language and positioning to achieve better communication.
As the founder and owner of Pup-A-Razzi, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (ADPT), Lisa teaches agility dog training classes by popular demand. She is currently owned by four dogs who train with her in agility, water work, obedience and herding. Lisa has taught most of the dog training school curriculum at Pup-A-Razzi, and she is also certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.
To sign up for classes visit the dog agility training section of the dog training school section or the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.
Heather has been training with her Chinese Pugs in agility and Rally Obedience since 2004. Yes, you read correctly--pugs in agility! Heather is a wonderful addition to our training staff, and she is no stranger to our team. As our head professional dog groomer, Heather has an excellent understanding of different breeds. As a breeder and conformation participant, she also understands how structure can impact the performance dog.
To sign up for classes visit the Rally Obedience or Rally-O! section, or the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.
Talk about world training experience! Tam has taught classes in Europe and the US. She comes to us with a wide range of breed experience, with a deep understanding of sighthounds and the unique challenges they present. Tam's teaching style is quiet and positive. She considers each dog as an individual, and her deep bag of training tips offers several solutions to training issues.
To sign up for classes visit the Basic Dog Training section, the specialized dog training section or the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.
Hold onto your hats! Sarah is in town! Sarah passes her great enthusiasm for learning and training her dogs to her students. Her miniature schnauzer and Spanish water dog are perfect examples--trained in dog tricks, stage performance, rally obedience and musical freestyle. Take a class from Sarah and expect to have fun!
See the dog training school, basic dog training, or specialized dog training pages for details on each class or sign up for classes on the Dog Training Class Sign-up Form.