Meet The Team

With over a decade of training experience, Terena Thomas has mastered the skills of communication between dog and owner. Her enthusiastic and motivational training techniques allow even novice pet owners to understand and implement her positive reinforcement, non-invasive training methods. She is certified by the CCPDT (Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers) as a qualified training instructor. Terena has a BS in Psychology from University of Colorado and she is a Certified Instructor for the Red Cross with Pet First Aid and CPR.

For dog owners seeking more than just a well mannered family pet, Terena has trained, competed and attained official titles in the American Kennel Club obedience ring, the tracking field, service and therapy dog communities and conformation rings. Her zeal and wholeheartedness inspires her clients, while also motivating them through easy, real-life exercises.

Judging county fairs allows Terena to teach and encourage young adults to train using gentle strategies rather than traditional military-type training. Her strong conviction in positive motivation, reinforcement and counter conditioning results in well trained dogs with spirit and a joy for learning!

 

Alyce Ventrano

Alyce, our Animal Resource Manager, is our right hand gal. She helps the business run more efficiently and makes sure all of the dogs husbandry and welfare needs are exceeded. She is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR and has the confidence to know when and how to act in an emergency. Alyce is young, energetic and very responsible.

Dorit

We now have a new apprentice, Dorit Ernst, from Germany. We have enjoyed Dorit these past three months and look forward to working with her these next three months. She is patient, kind, loving and a great trainer!

 

 

Terena Thomas, CPDT
Head Trainer
14503 Colorado River Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
Phone: 970-524-TRAIN (8724)
www.caninecountryschool.com
terena@caninecountryschool.com

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