Meet Our Team of Instructors
Our highly qualified, talented, and compassionate instructors are excited to work with you and your dog. Click on their photos below to learn more about who will be guiding you on your learning journey.
The founder and owner of TCCA, Patricia has had a lifelong passion for dogs and for helping people create meaningful connections. Most recently, Patricia has earned the prestigious KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy-Certified Training Partner.) A writer and speaker, Patricia is the author of two books on teaching for engagement and has years of college teaching experience which mesh with her CPDT-KA. So be ready for classes which enthuse both humans and dogs about learning.
Annette has been training dogs longer than any other instructor at TCCA. Many of us got our start in dog training from Annette! Conformation, obedience, agility, tricks, herding and more, Annette has been successful in numerous dog activities. Her TCCA specialty areas are herding and tricks.
You might recognize Abbey from the many dog activities she is involved with in our local communities. She is a strong advocate for dog friendly opportunities. Abbey teaches Family Dog Manners classes at TCCA. She is a CPDT-KA and like all faculty here continues to learn by taking many classes herself at TCCA.
Susan has been a CPDT-KA since 2014 with continuing education in canine anatomy/physiology, massage, canine sport conditioning, separation anxiety, and many courses in aggression. She has trained thousands of different breeds since 2011 in basic obedience, behavior modification, agility and aggression classes. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
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