MIKELLE OLINGER
Xenia,OH
Summary
Dedicated, balanced dog trainer with specialized experience in service dog training and SAR trailing/tracking training. Passionate about helping improve the lives of those that need a little extra help.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Trainer, Owner/Operator
Olinger Canine
09.2022 - Current
- Perform board & trains, day trains, private sessions, and puppy raising programs for service & pet dog teams
- Teach clients training/handling skills to maintain training at home
- Train dogs for service work in trailing, medical alert, mobility assistance, psychiatric assistance, and more
- Socialize and train public access for service dogs in training
- Record and send training progress videos for clients
- Perform CGC evaluations
- Perform pet consultations and service dog evaluations
- Small business operations
Service Dog Trainer
Sophie's Companions for Veterans
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct private sessions with veteran & dog to teach service dog training skills. Modify methods as needed for team
- Check in between sessions, give feedback; report progress to owner
Volunteer
Buckeye Search And Rescue Dogs
11.2022 - Current
- Run trails for SAR mantrailing dogs
- Attend trainings as an observer/recruit; observe drills in mantrailing, land HRD, wilderness area search
Senior Service Dog Trainer
4 Paws For Ability
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Worked with over 130 dogs to various levels in advanced obedience, public access, and service task training.
- Task trained service dogs for the following tasks: tracking/trailing; seizure response; diabetic alert; PTSD assistance; tethering; retrieval; balance; mobility assistance; deep pressure therapy, behavior disruption
- Trained & handled 57 trailing dogs; instructed 8 trail runners; taught over 35 clients & trainers how to handle and train trailing dogs
- Instructed group and individual classes with over 100 recipient families
- Performed public access testing
- Instructed obedience and socialization classes to puppy raisers/fosters
- Maintained communication, guidance, and instruction with fosters
- Performed evaluations of dogs for suitability as service dogs
- Assisted in whelping
Dog Training Instructor
Big Times Kennel
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Instructed group obedience classes; conducted confidence building, handling, and socialization exercises
Dog Trainer, Owner/Operator
Olinger Training
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducted private sessions and board & train programs for obedience, behavior modification, and emotional support tasks
- Taught proper training/handling skills to maintain training at home
- Utilized puppy culture - shaping, desensitizing, and socializing
Personal Assistant
Illinois Department Of Rehabilitation Services
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Cared for 4 children with disabilities; administered meds and treatments
Dog Trainer & Care Provider
Dolores Wynkoop
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Routinely groomed & maintained advanced training for service dog
Education
Michael Ellis: The Principles of Dog Training -
Leerburg Online University
Online07.2017
Pet Trainer Program -
Top Tier K9 Dog Training School
Online08.2016
Skills
- 14 years pet care and training experience - over 200 total worked
- 5 years service dog training experience - 137 worked, 56 placed
- 3 years tracking/trailing training experience - over 60 dogs worked
- Ability to teach training skills to people in different ways so each unique individual understands
- Experience with mild reactivity, behavior modification, and basic management techniques
- Understanding of canine language and behavior
- Proficient with prong collars, slip chains, martingales, basic e-collars
- Balanced training approach with positive reinforcement & fair correction
- Experience with basic grooming techniques
- Able to lift up to 70 pounds
Certification
- CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATOR
American Kennel Club - MAY 2023
- AMPWDA NATIONAL K9 CONFERENCE
American Mantrailing, Police & Working Dog Association - Certification Training - SEP 2022
Accomplishments
- DOG GROOMING BASICS
Master Groomer Judy Doyle Hudson - OCT 2022-NOV 2022
Timeline
Service Dog Trainer
Sophie's Companions for Veterans
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Buckeye Search And Rescue Dogs
11.2022 - Current
Dog Trainer, Owner/Operator
Olinger Canine
09.2022 - Current
Dog Training Instructor
Big Times Kennel
02.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Service Dog Trainer
4 Paws For Ability
04.2018 - 07.2022
Dog Trainer, Owner/Operator
Olinger Training
07.2016 - 03.2018
Dog Trainer & Care Provider
Dolores Wynkoop
11.2015 - 02.2016
Personal Assistant
Illinois Department Of Rehabilitation Services
05.2013 - 03.2018
Michael Ellis: The Principles of Dog Training -
Leerburg Online University
Pet Trainer Program -
Top Tier K9 Dog Training School
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