Trainers and Evaluators
Arizona
Bonnie Best San Tan Valley, AZ
bonniebest@cox.net
480-320-9965 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
California
Robert Bernier Redlands, CA
goldwing@sisna.com
909-744-0294 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Evaluator
Tammie Spridgeon Redlands, CA
spridge13@gmail.com
951-500-0457 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
Jeff Lassek Corona, CA
jeff@lassek.com
951-751-7674 Cell
951-340-2737 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
Rabecca Lassek Corona, CA
littlemama@lassek.com
951-751-7675 Cell
951-340-2737 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC EvaluatorTrainer
Rim of the World Comfort Pets, Inc.
Linda Smith Crestline, CA
info@comfortpets.org comfortpets.org
909-338-2787 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Inland Empire Therapy Dogs
Liz Plein Yucaipa, CA
info@ietherapydogs.org
909-406-3387 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Dogwood K9 Training Experience
Ron Bevacqua – MUST take class before test Yorba Linda, CA
hello@dogwoodacademy.com www.dogwoodacademy.com
714-342-5538 Business
Evaluator Trainer AKC CGC Evaluator
Independent & Inland Empire Therapy Dogs
Jackie Martin Rialto, CA
missjaclynn@aol.com
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
coloradoevaluator@usa.com
719-231-7213 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Connecticut
Trudy Paquin Clinton, CT
trudy@prodigy.net
860-664-0098 Home
Evaluator Trainer
Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs
Alice Quinn Ellington, CT
faithfulfriendstd@gmail.com
860-402-7462 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
My Toy Kennel
William Clinton Old Lyme, CT
mytoykennel@gmail.com
mytoykennel.com
860-434-9878 Business
860-434-3888 Fax
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs
Ann Marie Cioffi Sandy Hook, CT
caseyberry@aol.com
Evaluator Trainer
Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs
David Patenaude Tolland, CT
bigrdogs@icloud.com
860-989-4071 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Octayvia Rickard Torrington, CT
info@heartofgoldcanine.com heartofgoldcanine.com
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Trip Barnett Bolton, CT
tripster@snet.net
860-539-3697 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Assisting Evaluators
Cheryl Wood moolata1956@gmail.com 860-646-6134 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Jean Robichaud 860-490-0577
Delaware
Joanne Silver Smyrna, DE
joannesilver1937@yahoo.com
551-427-1647 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Dory Kowal Milton, DE
dorymkowal@gmail.com
201-657-3679 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Florida
Gloria Overholt Lakewood Ranch, FL
goverholt@tidewell.org www.tidewell.org
941-552-5944 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Robert Hulvat Sarasota, FL 941-927- 6002
sgamble707@verizon.net
Susan Purser Sarasota, FL 941-379-6496
Maureen Parsons Jupiter, FL
moparsons48@gmail.com
561-676-2555
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Lucia Ann Topp Palmetto, FL
rubybegonia1@live.com
941-545-3350 Cell
941-729-8354 Fax
Evaluator
Star Bright Therapy & Obedience Dogs
Dorothy Blair Port St. Lucie, FL
bdorothy@hotmail.com www.starbrighttherapydogs.org
772-342-5275 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainer
Susan Purser Sarasota, FL
spurser@verizon.net
941-379-6496 Home
Evaluator
Jackie’s Wag N’ Train
Jackie Dougall Hudson, FL
jackie@jackieswagntrain.com jackieswagntrain.com
727-808-7524 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Diane Frost dnfrost@yahoo.com
603-548-5607 Cell
Christian Lehmann St. Petersburg, FL
foxnsocs@aol.com
727-631-4565 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Idaho
Cheryl Hornstein Rathdrum, ID
jctlh@yahoo.com
208-651-8915 Home
Evaluator
Illinois
Rock of Ages Kennel
Lori Berg Momence, IL
rockofageskennel@aol.com www.rockofageskennel.info/
815-944-8209 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Wendy Yellin Naperville, IL
Wendy.yellin@gmail.com
630-814-7655 Cell
Evaluator
Cynthia Brooks Naperville, IL
crbrooks@wideopenwest.com
630-215-7055 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator Trainer
Wag It Forward
Susan Jakobs Rock Falls, IL
wagit2me@gmail.com www.wagitforward.com
815-590-8008 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Thomas Shook Loves Park, IL
tshook1951@gmail.com
815-721-2476 Cell
Evaluator Trainer
Indiana
Copeland’s Dog Obedience 101
Trina Copeland Madison, IN
tchighhope@msn.com
812-528-5853 Cell
www.facebook.com/Copelands-Dog-Obedience-101-986899388133821/
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Brienne Copeland Madison, IN
briennecopeland@gmail.com
812-493-5042 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Iowa
C.M. Academy of Dog Training/Training School
Jim Stenfeldt Walcott, IA
cm@cmdogtraining.com cmdogtraining.com
564-210-8556 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerTraining Site
Massachusetts
Maine
Michigan
Paws2learn, LLC
Ivette Fernandez Auburn Hills, MI
www.P2Ldogtraining@gmail.com www.p2ldogtraining.com
248-678-8499 Business
248-946-1886 Home
EvaluatorTrainer
Carolyn Bargero Brighton, MI
ON HIATUS
koala1@sbcglobal.net
810-220-1331 Home
Evaluator
Diane Schuler Dearborn, MI
dianeschuler7@gmail.com
734-355-1002 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Stephanie Daniels
stephaniedaniels428@gmail.com
The Patient Trainers/Fur Angels Pet Therapy Program
Steve Calcagno Rochester Hills, MI
steve.calcagno32@gmail.com
248-840-7858 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Rose Dalton 248-535-2122
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Mississippi
New Mexico
Mary Raleigh Pinos Altos, NM
pmfrenchies@gmail.com
830-889-3889 Cell
Evaluator
Paul Raleigh Pinos Altos, NM
pvraleigh@gmail.com
830-889-2889 Cell
Evaluator
North Carolina
Bon-Clyde Learning Center
Bonnie Buchanan Sanford, NC
bon-clyde@windstream.net www.bon-clyde.com
919-774-8861 Business
919-770-4861 Cell
919-775-2983 Fax
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Diane Dargay Bolivia, NC
ddargay55@aol.com
910-754-9641 Home
609-947-8165 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Mary Kuebler Raeford, NC
marysgourmetkitchen@yahoo.com
818-518-4530 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Kate LaSala Rocky Point, NC
kate@composerlink.org
203-900-7095 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Robin Ledford Shelby, NC
ledford0@yahoo.com
704-819-7571 Home
EvaluatorTrainer
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
elaineb.bowow@juno.com
973-492-1876 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Top Dog Obedience School
Betsy Scappichio, Director 24 Bartley Road, Flanders, NJ
topdogobedience@verizon.net http//topdogobedience.com
973-252-3010 Business
TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Canines Can Do, LLC
Dorice Stancher Hawthorne, NJ
caninescando@me.com www.caninescando.com
201-323-2514 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Janet Mines Krings Jersey City, NJ
janwarnj@aol.com
201-388-0353 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Ruth Henningsen Oak Ridge, NJ
ruthh.sno-dog@optimum.net
973-697-9456 Home
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Sit and Stay Dog Training and Behavioral Counseling
Joana Watsky Rutherford, NJ
njsitnstay@gmail.com njsitnstay.com
201-933-3369 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Epps Dog Training, LLC
James Lee Epperly Wantage, NJ
info@eppsdogtraining.com eppsdogtraining.com
973-903-8557 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Janice Varandas Wayne, NJ (ON HIATUS – PLEASE DO NOT CALL)
jvarandas01@gmail.com
973-906-1567 Cell
Evaluator
Jackie Canete Union, NJ
patch1027@aol.com
908-624-1575 Home
Evaluator
Jeffrey David Ball Ridgewood, NJ
jeffbetsyball@yahoo.com
201-446-4569 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Soothing Paws at Morristown Memorial Hospital – Atlantic Health System
Carrie Plantamura Whippany, NJ
carriesiphone@gmail.com
617-480-2556 Cell; 973-971-5941 Hospital
Program DirectorEvaluator Trainer
Sheryl Hogan Oak Ridge, NJ
sherylh@optonline.net
973-809-5797 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Central New Jersey
Compassionate Canine Training LLC
Kelly Keeney Beachwood, NJ
Kelly@compassiondog.com compassiondog.com
732-930-1364 Business
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Kira Wright Brick, NJ
BBTherapydogs@gmail.com
908-917-6234 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluator
Al Goldberg Lake Hiawatha, NJ
alandval2003@yahoo.com
973-335-5302 Home
Evaluator
Catherine Koenig Edison, NJ
kekoenig@msn.com
732-985-3036 Home
Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Thomas Koenig; tommykoenig@hotmail.com
Catie Koenig Edison, NJ
catiekoenig@hotmail.com
732-718-4843 Cell
Evaluator
Rose Mary Laubach Freehold, NJ
Arcticsong@aol.com
732-431-1169 Home
732-598-4777 Cell – text only
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Enchanted Paws Training
Sharon Gaboff Freehold, NJ
Adoptapetinc1@aol.com
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
makesithappen2@aol.com www.makesithappen.com
908-359-9228 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Robin Carney Millstone Township, NJ
trottnfilly@yahoo.com
732-446-5356 Home
Evaluator
20 Paws Dog Training
Tricia Baker Plainsboro, NJ
tricia@20paws.com
609-779-2600 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Carol Bardo Point Pleasant, NJ
carollynne210@comcast.net
732-892-1705 Home
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Canine Paws Dog Training
Marie Colasanti Rahway, NJ
caninepaws@comcast.net www.caninepaws.net
973-420-0580 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Leslie Culver Ship Bottom, NJ
lesculver@verizon.net
609-361-1606 Home; 732-241-6060 Cell
Evaluator
Superior Dog Academy/ABC School for Dog Training
Barbara McClew Somerset, NJ
schiplady@gmail.com www.superiordogacademy.com
908-625-4841 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Kindred Souls Canine Center
Peter Campione Howell, NJ
pete@ksk9.com; 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
bjohnsamdex@yahoo.com
Evaluator
Patricia Ali Port Reading, NJ
onehappyhound@aol.com
732-397-3275 Cell
732-634-6241 Fax
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
South New Jersey
Donna Downs Dog Training
Donna Downs Egg Harbor City, NJ
downsdogtraining@gmail.com
609-965-3776 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Good Dog Obedience & Boarding
Sarah Atlas Millville, NJ
Satlas5471@aol.com
609-865-6424 Cell
EvaluatorTrainer
Wendy Kinnear Ocean City, NJ
wendymkinnear@gmail.com
609-412-1671 Cell
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Dee Bailey Petersburg, NJ
reddoggs68@gmail.com
609-628-2546 Home
Evaluator
Katie Avagliano Galloway, NJ
kavagliano@gmail.com
609-805-7472 Cell
Evaluator
Nevada
New York
Guarding Hearts Therapy Dogs
Colleen Babcock Alden, NY
c2babs3@cs.com
716-907-2985 Cell
Evaluator
Wylde Pups Gentle Dog Training
Donna DeVoist Chenango Forks, NY
wyldepups@gmail.com www.wyldepups.com
607-648-2696 Home
607-343-0377 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Great Companion Dog Training
Steve Porter Grahamsville, NY
steveinthecar@gmail.com
845-423-8569 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Hayes Happy Dog Day Care, Boarding & Training
Nora Hayes Hillsdale, NY
NoraHayes3@aol.com hayeshappydog.com
413-528-0877 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
High Point K9 Center, LLC
Vicky Brachfeld Middletown, NY
Vicky@HighPointK9.com HighPointK9.com
845-386-9929 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Margaret Marrano Staten Island, NY
marsvenus4ever@aol.com
718-442-2044 Home
917-747-7875 Cell
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club
Janet Mines Krings Staten Island, NY
janwarnj@aol.com
201-388-0353 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Rebecca Medina Endicott, NY
rmedina6473@yahoo.com
607-239-7641 Home
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Maria Allio Vestal, NY
mjadelshire3@gmail.com
607-754-0536 Work
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Ohio
Total K9
Tina Carey Amherst, OH
tina@tk9o.com 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
training@alphadogpets.com 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
tammyfuzzfaceandfriends@gmail.com; loraincountypetsetting.com
440-653-6341 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Sit Means Sit Dog Training, Cleveland-Akron
Jennette Cox Copley, OH
smsjenicox@gmail.com
330-515-6609 Business
330-836-0959 Fax
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Best Paws Forward Dog Training
Martin Warchola Medina, OH
marty@bpfdt.com www.bestpawsforwarddogtraining.com
216-403-7964 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Joe Dacey
330-590-1104 Cell
gonutrojoe@wadsnet.com
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Cleveland All Breed Training Club
Amanda Kost Brooklyn Heights, OH
memandy@ameritech.net; cabtc.org
440-864-6543 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Perfect Pooches Dog Training
Margie Duplaga Seville, OH
Margie@PerfectPoochesDogTraining.com www.perfectpoochesdogtraining.com
330-321-1820 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Gold Star Dog Training
AC Kelly Saunders Medina, OH
Kelly@goldstardogtraining.org; goldstardogtraining.org
330-701-0744 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Gold Star Dog Training
Denise Hippler Brunswick, OH
denise@goldstardogtraining.org; goldstardogtraining.org
330-701-0744 Business
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Gold Star Dog Training
Garry Paul Medina, OH
garry@web-ers.com; goldstardogtraining.org
330-461-4653 Cell
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Gold Star Dog Training
Mark Weber Medina, OH
Mark@GoldStarDogTraining.org
330-461-4653 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Linda Kender’s Dog Friendly Training
Linda Kender Columbus, OH
mangomaddy@aol.com; dogfriendlytraining.com
561-308-9651 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Andrea Rhoades Lorain, OH
andreanichole007@gmail.com
216-317-1558 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Michael Falatach Bay Village, OH
mfalatach@hotmail.com
216-789-6102 Cell
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Pennsylvania
Kathy Gardosh Ambler, PA
k.gardosh@verizon.net
215-646-2835 Home
Evaluator AKC CGC Evaluator
Training Tails Dog Training
Susie Danzis Doylestown, PA
susie@trainingtails.net www.trainingtails.net
215-348-3118 Business
Program DirectorEvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Ellen Levin
el1244@comcast.net
267-377-9932 Cell
Marie Morris Furlong, PA
mariemorris@randomwalkfarm.com randomwalkfarm.com
215-345-5167 Business
EvaluatorTrainer
Annette Murphy-Wales Lansdale, PA
nettikev@yahoo.com
215-237-5974 Cell
Evaluator TrainerAKC CGC Evaluator
All Good Dogs Training School
Sue Bani Limerick, PA
allgooddogsschool@comcast.net
484-576-7399 Business
610-287-2190 Fax
Evaluator TrainerTraining Site
Wooters Dog Training/Search & Rescue Dogs of PA
Vicki Wooters Malvern, PA
wooters2@comcast.net wootersdogtraining.com
610-296-1173 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Oakes K9 Training, Inc.
Sue Oakes Horsham, PA
sueoakesk9@gmail.com
215-901-4343 Business
EvaluatorTrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Kathy Gardosh
215-646-2835 Home
k.gardosh@verizon.net
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
TrainingbyChance@gmail.com
901-299-0024 Business
EvaluatorTrainer
Lucinda Boddy Grimsley, TN
boddyca@comcast.net
609-457-1325 Business
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Erin Franco Parrottsville, TN
efranco1031@gmail.com
423-625-1819 Home
Evaluator
Jennifer Nelson Knoxville, TN
jerseywic@gmail.com
720-297-3748 Home
EvaluatorAKC CGC Evaluator
Texas
Sharon Smith Fredericksburg, TX
creativeeye@aol.com
830-997-9251 Home
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Assisting Evaluators
Barbara Elmore
Joan Lawrence Kingwood, TX
jblaw710@gmail.com houstontherapydogs.org
281-615-6867 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Bruce Neely
281-360-1755
neelybruce@yahoo.com
Deb Carlsen
832-444-5513
carlsen3315@gmail.com
Doty Olson
832-689-0540
dotyolson@gmail.com
Debbie Perrotta The Woodlands, TX
bbtddperrotta@gmail.com
281-923-1518 Cell
Program DirectorEvaluator
Assisting Evaluators
Marsha Sanchez sanchezb@sbcglobal.net, 713-299-9869
Rita Young ryoung8762@comcast.net
WhiteHaven Canine Evaluators
Alan White Waco, TX
info@whitehavencanine.org whitehavencanine.org
254-229-5545 Business
Program DirectorEvaluator TrainerAKC CGC EvaluatorTraining Site
Washington
Paws to R.E.A.D
Cheryl King Olympia, WA
snarfandshelby@comcast.net
360-753-4760 Home
Evaluator
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
info@golden-dogs.org
