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Shirley Richards

Shirley with Abby CD NA NAJ AC AJC, Kid CD BH (sitting Boxer), and Lexi

Pet Me Scratch Me Staff Member Certified Pet Dog Trainer

We are excited to announce that Shirley Richards, a Pet Me Scratch Me professional trainer, has earned the prestigious CPDT certification through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. This is one of the only certification programs for dog trainers in the country and unlike other programs, requires on-site testing and continuing education. Shirley is the only trainer in the LaCrosse area to hold this title. Congratulations Shirley, we're proud to have you as a member of our team!

*Certified Pet Dog Trainer - CPDT

*Certified CGC and Therapy Dog evaluator
*4-H Instructor in MN
*4-H judge for obedience, agility and showmanship
*Frequently judges obedience in AKC sanctioned and fun matches
*Titled multiple breeds in obedience
*Trains and competes in obedience, conformation, agility and rally with her Boxers and Beagles
*Instructor at Luster Height Correctional Facility in Harpers Ferry, IA, teaching inmates to train and prepare shelter dogs for adoption into new homes.

Titles and Certifications earned on her own dogs:

  • Companion Dog

  • Rally Novice

  • Novice Agility

  • Novice Agility Jumpers

  • Agility Certificate (USA-BOX)

  • Agility Jumpers Certificate (USA-BOX)

  • Begleithund (schutzhund)

  • Canine Good Citizen

  • Therapy Dog (Therapy Dog International)

    Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Northwoods Boxer Club, United States Boxer Association


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