DONNA Witkowski
WINDER,GA
Summary
Accomplished dog training professional with over 30 years of experience, including a leadership role at Northwest Obedience Club. Expert in obedience competition, achieving AKC titles for students and personal dogs. Skilled in coordination and instruction, with a talent for fostering canine excellence. Holds AKC evaluator certifications, demonstrating a blend of technical knowledge and interpersonal abilities. Knowledgeable in dog care products and feeds. Use positive reinforcement with dog training as well as pet owners and coworkers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner of Best Possible Life Dog Training
Self Employed
07.2015 - 12.2023
- Set up class schedule for all levels of dog training from puppy to competition classes
- Developed the application and collected all funds for classes
- Coordinated with landlords for cleaning and maintaining all facilities
- Purchased and utilized all necessary equipment for each level of classes
- Instructed students on how to train their own dogs
- Maintained private insurance for all facilities
Director of Training for Northwest Obedience Club
Private Obedience Club
09.1995 - 08.1997
- Made up schedule of classes and coordinated all instructors from session to session
- Taught puppy and beginner obedience classes
- Co-chaired AKC obedience trial
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology And Behavior Modification
George Williams Collage
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Arts - Communication Arts And Sciences
Dominican University
River Forest, ILSkills
- I have been training my own dogs for obedience competition and am currently working on a AKC Utility title for a third dog
- My 8 year old Golden Retriever has his Rally Masters title with two perfect scores
- I have worked for an animal feeds store on a part time basis for 25 years until they closed during Covid Retail sales is not unfamiliar to me
- I have instructed over two dozen students to AKC titles
- I am an AKC evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen certification and Star Puppy certification
- I have been a dog groomer and a few shops in the Arlington Heights, Illinois area and I groom my own dogs
- I have been training my own dogs for obedience competition for over 30 years
Timeline
Owner of Best Possible Life Dog Training
Self Employed
07.2015 - 12.2023
Director of Training for Northwest Obedience Club
Private Obedience Club
09.1995 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology And Behavior Modification
George Williams Collage
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts And Sciences
Dominican University