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My Credentials

Hi ! Welcome to PlayNTrain K9, LLC. My name is Karen Smith, and all things dogs has been my passion for well almost 15 years.

 

Let me tell you a little about my qualifications.

  • I have completed a certification program in Dog Training, and another in Canine Behavior.

  • I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and an AKC trick dog evaluator.

  • I am a certified instructor and a judge for All Dogs Parkour.

  • My dog, Molly, was the first Australian Shepherd nationwide to become Grand Champion in All Dogs Parkour.

  • I am a member of Therapy Dogs International and have had two therapy dogs (now retired).

  • Four dogs of my dogs have passed Canine Good Citizen tests as well as CLASS.

  • My dogs hold titles in numerous sports, including Obedience, Rally, Agility, Parkour, Trick dog, and Scent work. We also dabble in herding, tracking and just plain old fun.

  • I am a member of numerous other breed and performance sport clubs.

  • I am currently studying to pass a national testing program to become CPDT-KA.

 

So come join me and learn how to train your dog to be your well-mannered companion.

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My Team

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Molly

Australian Shepherd

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Chance

German Shepherd Mix

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Echo

Shiloh Shepherd

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Atticus

Shiloh Shepherd

Our Team
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