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Shelly Thrall

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

I am deeply committed to the use of evidence-based, humane training methods, whether teaching basic life skills or implementing complex behavior modification plans.

My goal as a dog trainer is to help pet guardians gain a deeper understanding of their dog’s behavior and the science that underlies it, while helping the dog make choices that result in long-lasting behavior change.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and Certified R+ Dog Trainer

Blue Dog Canine Coaching
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate the individual needs of dogs and their guardians to provide appropriate management/prevention strategies in tandem with training/behavior modification plans.
  • Advocate for animal welfare and demonstrate humane techniques with positive training methods.
  • Educate clients about canine behavior, body language and positive reinforcement training approaches.
  • Advise pet owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
  • Conduct one on one in-home private training and day training.

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provided pet owners exceptional overnight care to their animals as well as their homes.
  • Provided seamless communication to inform pet owners of visits and pet status.
  • Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.

Professional Dog Walker

Citizen Kanine
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led Pack Dog Walks (4+dogs) in tandem with other human pack leaders.
  • Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions.
  • Walked dogs while encouraging good behavior and manners.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.

Print Production Coordinator

StayWell Health Management LLC.
Eagan, MN
02.2009 - 05.2020
  • Assisted production schedulers in forecasting and inventory for upcoming demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
  • Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Education

Team Facilitator -

Atlas Assistance Dogs
Portland, OR
02-2024

Service Dog Coach -

Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education
11-2023

VSA-CDT - Dog Training And Behavior

Victoria Stilwell Academy For Dog Training
Atlanta, GA
06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development, Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Certification

  • Atlas Assistance Dogs, Team Facilitator
  • Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach ™
  • Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education- The Retrieve
  • Graduate, Master Aggression Course by Michael Shikashio
  • Rocket Recall, Lisa Waggoner
  • L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course

Volunteer Experience

  • Vets to Vets United- Offers Virtual professional training for veterans and their service dogs.

Professional Organizations

  • Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
  • Professional Member, The Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Timeline

Owner and Certified R+ Dog Trainer

Blue Dog Canine Coaching
06.2022 - Current

Professional Dog Walker

Citizen Kanine
12.2020 - 05.2021

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
05.2020 - 12.2022

Print Production Coordinator

StayWell Health Management LLC.
02.2009 - 05.2020

Team Facilitator -

Atlas Assistance Dogs

Service Dog Coach -

Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education

VSA-CDT - Dog Training And Behavior

Victoria Stilwell Academy For Dog Training

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development, Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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