Lucky Dog Academy
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Meet The Trainers
Heather Dwyer
Heather is the owner/operator of Lucky Dog Academy. She is a Certified Dog Trainer, graduated with honors from Animal Behavior College. She has two Border Collies and competes in the highest levels of CPE, AKC and Nadac agility with her rescue Border Collie, Mae.
Heather has volunteered with dog rescue for over seven years and has been with the Midwest Border Collie Rescue for six years. During this time she saw many nice dogs fail in their homes and end up in shelters or rescues because of lack of good training.
Heather has been a dog trainer for over 7 years. She uses positive reinforcement methods, no choke chains or correction based methods. Her goal is to have your dog WANT to do what you want them to do. This makes a dog work happily for you, not fear you. The more dogs learn the easier it is to teach them and the more they want to learn. A well trained dog learns how to use their brain and is a happier dog. A bored dog will almost always get into trouble!
Heather is also a big advocate of agility training. She believes dogs were bred to do a job and that has been taken away from most dogs. Many working breeds that don't have something they consider a "job" can become bored, neurotic or destructive. Agility gives these dogs a sense of working, even if it's all fun and games.
Liz Huskey
I am an Animal Behavior College (ABC) Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. As a dog lover and owner, I am dedicated to helping owners and their dogs achieve the most positive, healthy bond possible. I am a graduate with honors of Animal Behavior College, and work as a Mentor Trainer for other students who are going through the ABC Certification Program. I have worked in shelters socializing and training dogs for adoption and understand the importance of a well trained family pet. My goal is to build strong relationships with pets and their owners. I help to improve communication between canines and people so that both will receive a lifetime of enjoyment together.
