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Madalyn Anderson

Altoona,WI

Summary

Involved and working in the dog community since 2016 and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) since 2022 focused on positive reinforcement training with an emphasis in splitting concepts for learner success. Special interests in sports foundations and trick training.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Professional Dog Trainer

EmBARK
04.2022 - Current
  • Instruct the curriculum from the facility to a group of clients with their dogs
  • Explain the breakdown of concepts so they can be easily understood and replicated by clients
  • Observe clients work on each exercise and help them with troubleshooting
  • Answer client questions regarding lesson material and other problems that may have arose during the week
  • Assist the instructor with set up and take down before and after class
  • Maintain separation between client dogs to prevent potential altercations
  • Plan progressions for private lesson clients
  • Use the Square system to take payments

Dog Sitter

Self-Employed
09.2016 - Current
  • Staying in clients' homes taking care of their various pets
  • Following verbal and written instructions regarding their pet's care
  • Maintaining their pet's daily schedule in feeding, exercise, training, and bedtime
  • Administer medication and supplements at the appropriate times
  • Observing subtle behavior changes that may indicate there is a medical issue and communicating that to the owner

Dog Daycare Attendant

EmBARK
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Manage dog-dog interactions and play maintaining appropriate arousal levels for the group
  • Redirect dogs that may be escalating in arousal through the use of their name and recalling up onto an object using food rewards
  • Interpret and explain the client dog's behavior in a tactful manner
  • Interact with clients at pick up and drop off
  • Use the Square system to take payments

Foundation Dog Agility Assistant

Smarty Paws
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrate and explain various stations with my own dog
  • Observe clients work on each exercise and help them with troubleshooting
  • Maintain class flow by ensuring timeliness rotating through stations
  • Assist with setup and take down before and after class
  • Maintain an organized work environment through returning items used during class to the appropriate location
  • Use the Square system to take payments

Timeline

Certified Professional Dog Trainer

EmBARK
04.2022 - Current

Dog Daycare Attendant

EmBARK
08.2019 - 07.2023

Dog Sitter

Self-Employed
09.2016 - Current

Foundation Dog Agility Assistant

Smarty Paws
09.2016 - 03.2020
Madalyn Anderson