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Kelli Danielsen, C.P.D.T., CAP 2, has completed the Marin Humane Society's CITA/CBA program and numerous educational seminars in dog behavior and training . Kelli regularly consults with clients regarding dog training and behavior issues and she is also certified in Reiki, an alternative healing modality and has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from CSU Sacramento. Kelli has over 20 years of experience in animal care, dog training, and personnel management. Prior to founding Pride and Pedigree, she worked with Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. in the Training department, Breeding department, and as Program Manager for the Puppy Socialization and Foster Care programs. Prior to being employed by Guide Dogs, Kelli was a veterinary technician for over 10 years and has a passion for holistic and natural health for dogs. She handles Boston terriers for AKC Conformation competitions, as well as training her own dogs in obedience. Kelli is also a member of the Sierra Gold Boston Terrier Club and the East BayDog Trainers Club and has a newfound obsession with Clicker Training. Kelli has also been a volunteer for Smiley Dog Rescue for over 5 years. She is currently owned by "Darby" a Boston terrier, "Bella", a French Bulldog and "Ginger Peach", a Boston terrier.	Kelli, Darby, Bella and Ginger Peach
Dog DayCare Handlers: Juliene Bartley, CAP 1 Assistant Operations Manager Juliene has over 6 years of experience working with dogs in a professional Dog Daycare setting. She is also Director of Operations at Paco Collars, a local handmade collar company www.pacocollars.com. Juliene is owned by 2 horses, Maverick and Rico, and 5 dogs;Sasha,Taco,Anubis,Zorra and Capone. We are so happy to have Juliene as part of our "pack"!	Juliene and Maverick
John Yeandle Dog Handler and Trainer John has had a passion for working with animals from a very early age. During his teenage years he worked at a summer camp where he cared for horses and taught horsemanship classes, and he found he enjoyed it so much he decided to make working with animals his career path. In 2002 John started becoming interested in training horses and animal behavior while working with horses on a friend's ranch in Mendocino County, and the following year he traded horses for dogs and began a career as a dog trainer at the East Bay SPCA. In the years since then he's had a few venue changes, but still continues to love working with and training dogs. John traipses around the world with Ike, an aussie mix who loves to smile, and comes home to Linda, a shy and sweet longhaired cat who graciously allows him use of the bed at night.
Ike Canine Peer Counselor Ike, who also responds to Ikers, Puppers, Pup, Spaz, and expletive deleted, is a sweet and sociable Australian Shepherd-Border Collie mix who came very close to being euthanized at three months of age before John decided to adopt him. Since then he's accompanied John everywhere – it has been jokingly suggested that the only way they'll ever be apart is for one of them to die. Ike loves people more than other animals (John's polar opposite), although he tolerates other animals very well and actually has a knack for helping socialize puppies when he's in the right mood. His favorite way of greeting people is to jump on them and smile, which can take you off guard if you're not expecting it. When Ike isn't smiling at people or at John's side he's usually sleeping, which is pretty atypical for the breed, but John doesn't complain.
Cash-The Dog in Black Director of Security and Canine Relations Boy are we lucky! Cash was a rescue dog we acquired from Smiley Dog Rescue. (www.smileydogrescue). Cash assists with new client temperament evaluations, social interactions and keeping boarders company overnight.