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1. Name:	Debra Kiernan
2. Company's name :	K9 Wise
3. Address:	Carterton, Wairarapa
4. Phone Number:	06 379 8464 / 027 244 1688
4. Email Address:	k9wise [AT] xtra.co.nz
5. Website:	http://k9wise.co.nz
6. How many dogs have you "owned"?	23
7. What breeds are you most familiar working with?	All breeds and all ages
8. Do you have any formal dog training qualification? What are they? If not, why do you feel that you are a competent dog trainer?	I am a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and a member of AABP (Association of Animal Behaviour Professionals). I am very proactive about keeping up-to-date with the latest research relating to dog training and behaviour, and with care and welfare issues. I have the following qualifications: Principles of Canine Behaviour, Massey University ; National Certificate: Compliance and Regulatory Control (Animal Welfare); Certificate: Animal Welfare Investigations. I have attended a variety of seminars related to dog training, behaviour and care including many presented by overseas experts such as Suzanne Clothier, Kay Laurence, Turid Rugaas, Susan Garrett, Sheila Harper, Anne Lill Kvam, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dr. Susan Freidman and Mary Ray. I possess an extensive (and ever-expanding) library of books, videos, DVDs and magazines relating to dog training, behaviour and care.
9. How many dogs have you trained? (approx.)	200+
10. How many years have you been in business?	Since April 2007
11. Do you work closely with a veterinarian and get referrals from them?	I work very closely with veterinarians and get many referrals from them.
12. What experiences do you have with dogs? (ie. obedience, agility, work at SPCA etc)	I instructed at the local obedience club for several years and also competed in obedience for a while. I worked full-time for 2 years at the local SPCA primarily as Dog Compound Manager and as a certified Animal Welfare Inspector. I visit a local school each term with one of my dogs to show school children the results that can be achieved with positive reinforcement training. I am interested in clicker training, trick training, freestyle dancing with dogs, and Rally Obedience. I run private and group training classes for pet dogs and give private instruction for competition obedience.
13. What are your favourite dog books?	Patricia McConnell: The Other End of the Leash Jean Donaldson: The Culture Clash Karen Pryor: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training R & L Coppinger: Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution Pat Miller: Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog Suzanne Hetts: Pet Behavior Protocols: What to Say, What to Do, When to Refer Karen Overall: Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals Leslie McDevitt Control Unleashed - Creating a Focused and Confident Dog Kay Laurence Clicker Dances with Dogs, Clicker Foundation Training: Level 1
14. Is there anything else we should know about you and your dog training business?	My passion is teaching pet dog training using gentle, motivational methods. My group classes are held in an all-weather venue but I also do private in-home training for those who prefer individual instruction. I also do behaviour consultations for a comprehensive range of behaviour problems. Dog walking and pet minding are part of the services offered. I happily donate one afternoon of my time every week to the local SPCA in order to give the dogs and puppies looking for new homes some obedience and manners training to help them become more adoptable.
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