Lee Vogelsong
Rudolph
Summary
Successful Company Owner with 25 years in Dog / Animal industry. Built horizontal and vertical connections to improve professional relationships with clients. I'm a Dedicated Dog professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner & Dog Trainer
Cavalier Corral
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.
- Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Dog Trainer
Self Employed
01.1992 - Current
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
- Used skills to assist with rescuing and rehabilitating different animals.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
- Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
Volunteer, Foster, & Dog Trainer
Assistance Dogs Of America Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for funding for special needs clients and service training.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management And Marketing
Univ of Findlay
Findlay, OHSkills
- Business Growth
- Staffing
- Personnel Management
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Business Forecasting
- Recruiting and Training
- Small Business Operations
Accomplishments
I have been a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator for AKC (Amercan Kennel Club) since 2015
I have completed the Vet Tech programs #1, #2, & #3 to expand my overall knowledge of dogs and cats from basic care to internal medicine & vaccines.
Timeline
Company Owner & Dog Trainer
Cavalier Corral
01.2011 - Current
Volunteer, Foster, & Dog Trainer
Assistance Dogs Of America Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2015
Dog Trainer
Self Employed
01.1992 - Current
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management And Marketing
Univ of Findlay
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