Mckenzy Price
Garden Prairie,IL
Summary
Skilled Dog Trainer and Animal Care Technician with a proven track record at My Bodyguard Dogs and Tails Humane Society. Excelled in a relationship based approach to balanced dog training, achieving high levels of obedience and customer satisfaction. Certified AKC Fit Dog instructor, adept in both private and group training sessions, ensuring healthy, well-behaved pets and happy owners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Trainer
My Bodyguard Dogs
02.2022 - Current
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- I trained both pet dogs and sport dogs specifically in dock diving, personal protection, IGP, PSA, and agility training.
- I am a certified AKC Fit Dog instructor as well as a CGC evaluator.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Animal Care Technician/ Adoption Counselor
Tails Humane Society
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Assisted in developing dog playgroups to give shelter dogs a healthy and positive social life.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sycamore Highschool
Sycamore, IL12-2018
Skills
- Store management
- Interpersonal communication
- Creative problem solving
- Balanced training
- Private training sessions
- Behavior modification
- Group training sessions
- Business planning
Timeline
Dog Trainer
My Bodyguard Dogs
02.2022 - Current
Animal Care Technician/ Adoption Counselor
Tails Humane Society
02.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Sycamore Highschool
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