"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!

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

"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)