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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:
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Companion Dog
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Rally Novice
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Novice Agility
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Novice Agility Jumpers
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Agility Certificate (USA-BOX)
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Agility Jumpers Certificate
(USA-BOX)
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Begleithund (schutzhund)
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Canine Good Citizen
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Therapy Dog
(Therapy Dog International)
Member of Association
of Pet Dog Trainers, Northwoods Boxer Club, United States Boxer
Association
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