Debbie has been working with dogs since she was 12 years old.  She is now a bit older and is finally able to live her passion as a certified professional dog trainer.  She has been an educator for 32 years working in Champaign-Urbana and in the Northwest Suburbs  for the past 18 years. 

Meet Debbie's dogs, Cody is laying on the bed, and Eli is in his circus class.  Cody is a Mi-Ki, who earned his Canine Good Citizen title and took nosework classes.  Eli is a Maltese, who competed in agility and earned his MACH.  He also earned his Canine Good Citizen title and he was certified as a therapy dog.  He and Debbie worked as a therapy dog team for 7 years.  He has retired from agility and his therapy work to learn circus tricks.   He has earned his Trick Dog Champion Title and AKC Trick Dog Performer Title.  He has also earned his Proven Stunt Dog Title.

Debbie's dogs bring so much joy to her life, and she hopes she can help you experience that same joy.  Debbie teaches how to work with your puppy, obedience, assisting with problem behaviors, tricks, beginning agility, Canine Good Citizen Certification, stunt dog skills, Rally-FrEe, getting ready for a baby, and Therapy Dog Certification.  Puppies can begin at 10 weeks.  Debbie is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CGC Evaluator, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and Stunt Dog Judge.   No dog is too old to enjoy learning new things and spending time with you.