Dog Training by P.J. - Meet The Trainers

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers serves to establish and maintain a series of standards for professional competence in professional dog training by certifying dog training professionals. Standards are based on humane practices and the latest scientific knowledge. Competence in training practices is promoted through the re-certification of qualified professionals. www.ccpdt.com

	Pamela "PJ" Wangsness, PDT, CPDT-KA was the first trainer in Northern Nevada to earn an international Level I certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) in September 2002. She is an Accredited Professional Dog Trainer, an Animal Behavior Consultant, Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Member of the Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors and Endorsed Professional Dog Trainer of the Int’l Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior. She is also an AKC CGC Evaluator. PJ is a training mentor for Animal Behavior College, a "train the trainer" program. PJ is a regular volunteer at local shelters, including the SPCA of Northern Nevada, the Nevada Humane Society and High Sierra Animal Rescue in Portola, CA. PJ volunteers her time for the Pups on Parole (PUPS) Program for the State of Nevada, Department of Corrections in cooperation with the NHS and SPCA. PJ is a regular speaker, presenter and educator throughout the area on all things dog, cat, or horse. While always creating, PJ enjoys creating and writing new innovative training programs or curricula for the team of trainers at Dog Training by PJ. This helps to ensure you as the owner receive consistency in the programs while offering the best training in Northern Nevada. Pam is active with her horses, dogs and one cat, regularly hikes, snowshoes, skis and simply enjoys life. She'd kept by her wild horses, now 25 years old, her herd of Chihuahuas and her famous Brittanys: Emme & Einstein. PJ says, "I'm passionate about educating and assisting people with their pets, whether dogs, cats or horses and yes, the occasion rabbit. Join a class today and see why when asked about training, Dog Training by PJ is the first mentioned."
	Dale Rands, ABCDT, CPDT-KA, moved to Reno in 1996 with her Golden Retrievers Sunny and Sierra. For most of the 13 years she lived in the area she supported her little family working in the Megajackpots Department at IGT. In early 2007, Dale, dreaming of a more fulfilling career involving her passion for dogs, began studying Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training at Animal Behavior College. She graduated with honors in February 2008. Equipped with her certificate from ABC and over 30 years of living with and training her own dogs she embarked on a new adventure training dogs with Dog Training by PJ. Dale currently resides in Washoe Valley with her rescued Australian Shepherd, Jackson, and her SPCA puppy, Race.
	Beth Williams, P.T., G.C.S., M.A., has been a physical therapist since 1985. In 1995 she became the first board certified specialist in geriatric physical therapy in Nevada. Since 1998 Beth has been treating 4-legged clients, upon veterinary approval after she successfully completed her education in veterinary rehabilitation sponsored by the American and Canadian Physical Therapy Association. Beth is a fitness instructor for animals and humans. She co-teaches the Fido 'n Me Fitness Circuit Class and other activity classes at Dog Training by PJ. Beth the owner and Physical Therapist at K9 Wellness Center located next door to Dog Training by P.J. The K9 Wellness Center was designed for physical conditioning and therapy, not limited to just veterinary referrals. The goals of K9 Wellness Center include, promoting health and well-being, prevent injury and facilitate healing through education, exercise and training. Of course, you can always bring your dog for SWIMMING LESSONS, use the treadmill and more. Do you have an active dog or puppy? Let Beth show you how to give that energy better focus and give you peace of mind! Call Beth today: 775-750-5087.
	Frank Jones, ABCDT, born and raised in the Reno area, discovered his dream of training animals after obtaining his first dog in 2009, an English Bulldog puppy, named Bowser. Wanting to give Bowser the most fulfilling life possible, Frank and his wife, Jessie, decided to enroll him in class. Dog Training by PJ came highly recommended, and they promptly started training. Bowser, the spunky bulldog with endless energy, picked out a Boxer companion from a local rescue in the spring of 2010. Bowser, new sister Zelda, and their mommy and daddy enjoyed training with PJ so much, that, in the fall of 2010, Frank enrolled in the Animal Behavior College. The sudden passing of baby Bowser in February of 2011 intensified Frank’s passion to help animals; after all, it was because of his love for Bowser that Frank decided to volunteer as a foster parent for the Northern Nevada Bulldog Rescue in 2009. Frank is also a volunteer with Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Nevada Humane Society, volunteers and fosters for Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Chihuahua Rescue and is working towards his next certificate (CPDT-KA) Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed.

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