https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined "Shelter and rescue dogs will always be my passion. I will always try to help with diminishing the relinquishment of dogs to county or private shelters due to behavior issues." Wendy & her family have been a Metamora resident for over a decade. She continues to be a successful pet advocate for over 20 years. Her rescue dogs, Gracie and Spencer, are a big part of her family! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7839c6_a593ddf3e230467e8dad42efadb55afa~mv2.jpg CURRENT: • Dog Barn Manager at Paradise Animal Rescue 2024-Present • Assists several rescue groups with fostering, transporting, and adoption counseling • Volunteers weekly walking shelter dogs with Canine Companion Rescue Center TRAINING EDUCATION: • Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification 2024 • Aggression in Dogs Master Course Certification 2023 • Fear Free Boarding & Daycare Certificate 2023 • Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed CPDT-KA 2022 • Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship 2021 • Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certificate 2020 • Fear Free Animal Trainer Professional Certificate 2020 • Wag N' Tails Trainer Apprenticeship Program Diploma 2020 • Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Preschool Diploma 2020 • Animal Behavior College Training Shelter Dogs Certificate 2018 • Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer Graduate 2017 • Karen Pryor Academy Shelter Training & Enrichment Certificate 2015 • Pet Sitting/Pet Care Technician Accreditation Program 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Employed at Hollow Corners veterinarian's office in Dryden 2018-2024 • Founder/President of Lapeer's Adoptable Animals, 501(c)3 nonprofit 2011-2021, an advocate organization for homeless pets & awareness for spay & neutering • Head volunteer with a municipal animal control - Animal care, social media sharing resulting in successful adoptions and reducing their euthanasia rate • Started the Community Pet Food Pantry allowing needy families to keep their pets • Spay & Neuter: Coordinating monthly transport for All About Animals • Former Board Secretary with K9 Stray Rescue League • Nominee in 2012 for Lapeer County Citizen of the Year for community volunteering • Owner of Whisker Watcher a successful pet sitting & dog walking business in Sterling Heights

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined "It's difficult to see dogs surrendered to animal control, some due to behavioral issues. I would like the opportunity to assist families with training and behavioral issues to prevent dogs from being surrendered, reducing further stress to these dogs." Allison has been a Metamora resident for over 20 years. She shares a home with her beloved Lola, a rescued German Shepherd. Her current goal is to work with dogs using Positive Reinforcement to prevent or correct behavioral issues. Her special interest is in reactive/fearful dogs due to her currently owning one. CURRENT: • Volunteer for Lapeer County Animal Control 2016-Present • Volunteer for Genesee County Animal Control 2019-Present TRAINING EDUCATION: • Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor CBATI-KA 2025 • Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed CPDT-KA 2023 • Fear Free Animal Trainer Professional Certificate 2023 • Aggression in Dogs Master Course Certification 2022 • Wags N' Tails Dog Training Apprenticeship Program Diploma 2020 • Fear Free Shelter Program Certificate 2020 • Continuing education in specialized dog training with fearful/reactive types ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Retired Registered Nurse (RN) after 23 years of service • Trained all four of her other dogs that were pure German Shepherd or German Shepherd mixes (Fritzi, Akyra, Socky, Cayannie)