Trainers and Evaluators
California
Independent and Inland Empire Therapy Dogs
Robert Bernier Redlands, CA
[email protected]
909-744-0294 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Jeff Lassek Corona, CA
[email protected]
951-751-7674 Cell
951-340-2737 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
Rabecca Lassek Corona, CA
[email protected]
951-751-7675 Cell
951-340-2737 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
Rim of the World Comfort Pets, Inc.
Linda Smith Crestline, CA
[email protected] comfortpets.org
909-338-2787 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Inland Empire Therapy Dogs
Liz Plein Yucaipa, CA
[email protected]
909-406-3387 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Dogwood K9 Training Experience
Ron Bevacqua – MUST take class before test Yorba Linda, CA
[email protected] www.dogwoodacademy.com
714-342-5538 Business
Evaluator Trainer AKC CGC Evaluator
Independent & Inland Empire Therapy Dogs
Jackie Martin Rialto, CA
[email protected]
909-560-1327 Cell
prefer Puppy for training
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Colorado
Sit Means Sit – The GO Team Therapy Dogs
Nancy Trepagnier Colorado Springs, CO
[email protected]
719-231-7213 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Connecticut
Trudy Paquin Clinton, CT
[email protected]
860-664-0098 Home
Evaluator Trainer
Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs
Alice Quinn Ellington, CT
[email protected]
860-402-7462 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
My Toy Kennel
William Clinton Old Lyme, CT
[email protected]
mytoykennel.com
860-434-9878 Business
860-434-3888 Fax
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs
Ann Marie Cioffi Sandy Hook, CT
[email protected]
Evaluator Trainer
Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs
David Patenaude Tolland, CT
[email protected]
860-989-4071 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Octayvia Rickard Torrington, CT
[email protected] heartofgoldcanine.com
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Trip Barnett Bolton, CT
[email protected]
860-539-3697 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Assisting Evaluators
Cheryl Wood [email protected] 860-646-6134 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Jean Robichaud 860-490-0577
Gail Davis 860-490-0577; [email protected]
Rescued by Training
Kate LaSala Greenwich, CT
[email protected]; rescuedbytraining.com
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Delaware
Joanne Silver Smyrna, DE
[email protected]
551-427-1647 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Dory Kowal Milton, DE
[email protected]
201-657-3679 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Florida
Tidewell Hospice
Gloria Overholt Lakewood Ranch, FL
[email protected] www.tidewell.org
941-552-5944 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Robert Hulvat Sarasota, FL 941-927- 6002
[email protected]
Lesley Bowers Englewood, FL [email protected]
Susan Purser Sarasota, FL 941-379-6496
Maureen Parsons Jupiter, FL
[email protected]
561-676-2555
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Lucia Ann Topp Palmetto, FL
[email protected]
941-545-3350 Cell
941-729-8354 Fax
Evaluator
Star Bright Therapy & Obedience Dogs
Dorothy Blair Port St. Lucie, FL
[email protected] www.starbrighttherapydogs.org
772-342-5275 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainer
Susan Purser Sarasota, FL
[email protected]
941-379-6496 Home
Evaluator
Jackie’s Wag N’ Train
Jackie Dougall Hudson, FL
[email protected] jackieswagntrain.com
727-808-7524 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Diane Frost [email protected]
603-548-5607 Cell
Christian Lehmann St. Petersburg, FL
[email protected]
727-631-4565 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Idaho
Cheryl Hornstein Hayden, ID
[email protected]
208-651-8915 Home
Evaluator
Illinois
Rock of Ages Kennel
Lori Berg Momence, IL
[email protected] www.rockofageskennel.info/
815-944-8209 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Wendy Yellin Naperville, IL
[email protected]
630-814-7655 Cell
Evaluator
Cynthia Brooks Naperville, IL
[email protected]
630-215-7055 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator Trainer
Wag It Forward
Susan Jakobs Rock Falls, IL
[email protected] www.wagitforward.com
815-590-8008 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Thomas Shook Loves Park, IL
[email protected]
815-721-2476 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Illinois
Rock of Ages Kennel
Lori Berg Momence, IL
[email protected] www.rockofageskennel.info/
815-944-8209 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Wendy Yellin Naperville, IL
[email protected]
630-814-7655 Cell
Evaluator
Cynthia Brooks Naperville, IL
[email protected]
630-215-7055 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator Trainer
Wag It Forward
Susan Jakobs Rock Falls, IL
[email protected] www.wagitforward.com
815-590-8008 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Thomas Shook Loves Park, IL
[email protected]
815-721-2476 Cell
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Indiana
Copeland’s Dog Obedience 101
Trina Copeland Madison, IN
[email protected]
812-528-5853 Cell
www.facebook.com/Copelands-Dog-Obedience-101-986899388133821/
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Iowa
C.M. Academy of Dog Training/Training School
Jim Stenfeldt Walcott, IA
[email protected] cmdogtraining.com
564-210-8556 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerTraining Site
Massachusetts
Maine
Michigan
Ivette Fernandez Auburn Hills, MI
[email protected] www.p2ldogtraining.com
248-678-8499 Business
248-946-1886 Home
EvaluatorTrainer
Carolyn Bargero Brighton, MI
ON HIATUS
[email protected]
810-220-1331 Home
Evaluator
Diane Schuler Dearborn, MI
[email protected]
734-355-1002 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Stephanie Daniels
[email protected]
Michelle Neu
734-358-1607
The Patient Trainers/Fur Angels Pet Therapy Program
Steve Calcagno Rochester Hills, MI
[email protected]
248-840-7858 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Rose Dalton 248-535-2122
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Michelle Neu Taylor, MI
[email protected]
313-551-3834 Home; 734-258-3115 Cell
Evaluator
Mississippi
North Carolina
Bon-Clyde Learning Center
Bonnie Buchanan Sanford, NC
[email protected] www.bon-clyde.com
919-774-8861 Business
919-770-4861 Cell
919-775-2983 Fax
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
North New Jersey
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CORE EVALUATING GROUP
(Contact B&BTD office for appointment, information or any other info: 888-738-5770)
Lead Evaluator: Kathy Kurek: 201-841-2580 (testing days only)
Sue Sebastian, Sue Drastal, Len Lederer, Gene Martel, Jackie Canete, Maryann Gill, Kathy Jones
Assistant Evaluators:
John McHale, Kathy Lederer, Savanna Michalak
St. Hubert’s Dog Training
Dog Training Only Madison, NJ
www.sthuberts.org/contactandinfo
973-377-0116 Business
TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Ramapo Kennel Club
Elaine Barone Kinnelon, NJ
[email protected]
973-492-1876 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Top Dog Obedience School
Betsy Scappichio, Director 24 Bartley Road, Flanders, NJ
[email protected] http//topdogobedience.com
973-252-3010 Business
TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Canines Can Do, LLC
Dorice Stancher Hawthorne, NJ
[email protected] www.caninescando.com
201-323-2514 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Janet Mines Krings Jersey City, NJ
[email protected]
201-388-0353 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Al Goldberg Lake Hiawatha, NJ
[email protected]
973-335-5302 Home
Evaluator
Ruth Henningsen Oak Ridge, NJ
[email protected]
973-697-9456 Home
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Sit and Stay Dog Training and Behavioral Counseling
Joana Watsky Rutherford, NJ
[email protected] njsitnstay.com
201-933-3369 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Epps Dog Training, LLC
James Lee Epperly Wantage, NJ
[email protected] eppsdogtraining.com
973-903-8557 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Janice Varandas Wayne, NJ
[email protected]
973-906-1567 Cell
Evaluator
Jackie Canete Union, NJ
[email protected]
908-624-1575 Home
Evaluator
Jeffrey David Ball Ridgewood, NJ
[email protected]
201-446-4569 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Marcie Phelan Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
[email protected]
201-393-9526 Home; 201-965-3167 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Soothing Paws at Morristown Memorial Hospital – Atlantic Health System
Carrie Plantamura Whippany, NJ
[email protected]
617-480-2556 Cell; 973-971-5941 Hospital
Program DirectorEvaluator Trainer
Central New Jersey
DogStar Training NJ, LLC
Kathy Medel Hightstown, NJ
[email protected] www.dogstartrainingnj.com
732-239-4718 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Compassionate Canine Training LLC
Kelly Keeney Beachwood, NJ
[email protected] compassiondog.com
732-930-1364 Business
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Kira Wright Brick, NJ
[email protected]
908-917-6234 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Patricia Ali, Trainer and AKC Evaluator, 732-397-3275 (cell)
Catherine Koenig Edison, NJ
[email protected]
732-985-3036 Home
Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Thomas Koenig; [email protected]
Catie Koenig; [email protected]
Rose Mary Laubach Freehold, NJ
[email protected]
732-431-1169 Home
732-598-4777 Cell – text only
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Enchanted Paws Training
Sharon Gaboff Freehold, NJ
[email protected]
732 462-5184 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Sarah Gross 732-462-5184 Business
Robin Carney 732-446-5356
Make Sit Happen, LLC – Dog Training & Behavior
Gail Kulur Hillsborough, NJ
[email protected] www.makesithappen.com
908-359-9228 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Robin Carney Millstone Township, NJ
[email protected]
732-446-5356 Home
Evaluator
20 Paws Dog Training
Tricia Baker Plainsboro, NJ
[email protected]
609-779-2600 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Carol Bardo Point Pleasant, NJ
[email protected]
732-892-1705 Home
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Canine Paws Dog Training
Marie Colasanti Rahway, NJ
[email protected] www.caninepaws.net
973-420-0580 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Leslie Culver Ship Bottom, NJ
[email protected]
609-361-1606 Home; 732-241-6060 Cell
Evaluator
Superior Dog Academy/ABC School for Dog Training
Barbara McClew Somerset, NJ
[email protected] www.superiordogacademy.com
908-625-4841 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Kindred Souls Canine Center
Peter Campione Howell, NJ
[email protected]; ksk9.com
732-367-4666 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Katherine Frank 732-289-1597 Cell
Pamela Miller 908-910-7842 Cell
Barbara Johns Lakewood, NJ
[email protected]
Evaluator
Catherine Koenig Edison, NJ
[email protected]
732-985-3036 Home
Evaluator
South New Jersey
Donna Downs Dog Training
Donna Downs Egg Harbor City, NJ
[email protected]
609-965-3776 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Good Dog Obedience & Boarding
Sarah Atlas Millville, NJ
[email protected]
609-865-6424 Cell
EvaluatorTrainer
Wendy Kinnear Ocean City, NJ
[email protected]
609-412-1671 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Dee Bailey Petersburg, NJ
[email protected]
609-628-2546 Home
Evaluator
Katie Avagliano Galloway, NJ
[email protected]
609-805-7472 Cell
Evaluator
Nevada
New York
Guarding Hearts Therapy Dogs
Colleen Babcock Alden, NY
[email protected]
716-907-2985 Cell
Evaluator
Wylde Pups Gentle Dog Training
Donna DeVoist Chenango Forks, NY
[email protected] www.wyldepups.com
607-648-2696 Home
607-343-0377 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Rebecca Clark Cropseyville, NY
[email protected]
518-852-2167 Cell
Evaluator
Great Companion Dog Training
Steve Porter Grahamsville, NY
[email protected]
845-423-8569 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Hayes Happy Dog Day Care, Boarding & Training
Nora Hayes Hillsdale, NY
[email protected] hayeshappydog.com
413-528-0877 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
High Point K9 Center, LLC
Vicky Brachfeld Middletown, NY
[email protected] HighPointK9.com
845-386-9929 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Margaret Marrano Staten Island, NY
[email protected]
718-442-2044 Home
917-747-7875 Cell
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club
Janet Mines Krings Staten Island, NY
[email protected]
201-388-0353 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Rebecca Medina Endicott, NY
[email protected]
607-239-7641 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Ohio
Total K9
Tina Carey Amherst, OH
[email protected] www.tk9o.com
440-522-6090 Business
440-370-8040 Fax
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Alpha-Dog Pet Center
Chip Ingersoll
46370 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH
[email protected] www.alphadogpets.com
440-984-3152 Business
440-320-3276 Cell
440-984-2519 Fax
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Tammy Edmundson Amherst, OH
[email protected]; loraincountypetsetting.com
440-653-6341 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Cleveland-Akron
Jennette Cox Copley, OH
[email protected]
330-515-6609 Business
330-836-0959 Fax
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Best Paws Forward Dog Training
Martin Warchola Medina, OH
[email protected] www.bestpawsforwarddogtraining.com
216-403-7964 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Joe Dacey
330-590-1104 Cell
[email protected]
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Cleveland All Breed Training Club
Amanda Kost Brooklyn Heights, OH
[email protected]; cabtc.org
440-864-6543 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Perfect Pooches Dog Training
Margie Duplaga Seville, OH
[email protected] www.perfectpoochesdogtraining.com
330-321-1820 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Gold Star Dog Training
AC Kelly Saunders Medina, OH
[email protected]; goldstardogtraining.org
330-701-0744 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Gold Star Dog Training
Denise Hippler Brunswick, OH
[email protected]; goldstardogtraining.org
330-701-0744 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Gold Star Dog Training
Garry Paul Medina, OH
[email protected]; goldstardogtraining.org
330-461-4653 Cell
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Gold Star Dog Training
Mark Weber Medina, OH
[email protected]
330-461-4653 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Linda Kender’s Dog Friendly Training
Linda Kender Columbus, OH
[email protected]; dogfriendlytraining.com
561-308-9651 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Pennsylvania
Kathy Gardosh Ambler, PA
[email protected]
215-646-2835 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Training Tails Dog Training
Susie Danzis Doylestown, PA
[email protected] www.trainingtails.net
215-348-3118 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Ellen Levin
[email protected]
267-377-9932 Cell
Marie Morris Furlong, PA
[email protected] randomwalkfarm.com
215-345-5167 Business
EvaluatorTrainer
Annette Murphy-Wales Lansdale, PA
[email protected]
215-237-5974 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
All Good Dogs Training School
Sue Bani Limerick, PA
[email protected]
484-576-7399 Business
610-287-2190 Fax
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Wooters Dog Training/Search & Rescue Dogs of PA
Vicki Wooters Malvern, PA
[email protected] wootersdogtraining.com
610-296-1173 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Oakes K9 Training, Inc.
Sue Oakes Horsham, PA
[email protected]
215-901-4343 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Kathy Gardosh
215-646-2835 Home
[email protected]
Annette Murphy-Wales
215-237-5974
Paula Herman
215-462-2835
Rhode Island
Please contact B&BTD Office for long distance certification
1-888-738-5770
Tennessee
Hardeman County K-9 Academy & Pet Lodge
Sherri Chance-Taylor Bolivar, TN
[email protected]
901-299-0024 Business
EvaluatorTrainer
Lucinda Boddy Grimsley, TN
[email protected]
609-457-1325 Business
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Erin Franco Parrottsville, TN
[email protected]
423-625-1819 Home
Evaluator
Jennifer Nelson Knoxville, TN
[email protected]
720-297-3748 Home
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Texas
Sharon Smith Fredericksburg, TX
[email protected]
830-997-9251 Home
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Mary Raleigh
[email protected]; 830-889-3889
Paul Raleigh
[email protected]; 830-889-2889
Barbara Elmore
Joan Lawrence Kingwood, TX
[email protected] houstontherapydogs.org
281-615-6867 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Bruce Neely
281-360-1755
[email protected]
Deb Carlsen
832-444-5513
[email protected]
Doty Olson
832-689-0540
[email protected]
Debbie Perrotta The Woodlands, TX
[email protected]
281-923-1518 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Marsha Sanchez [email protected], 713-299-9869
Rita Young [email protected]
WhiteHaven Canine Evaluators
Alan White Waco, TX
[email protected] whitehavencanine.org
254-229-5545 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Washington
The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.
Info
The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) all volunteer organization. We do not accept monetary compensation for our visitation. Testing fees and membership fees are donations and are tax deductible.
Contact Us
80 Powder Mill Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Phone: (973)292-3316
Toll-Free (888) 738-5770
Fax: (973)292-9559
[email protected]
