Author: Melissa Hughes

Melissa has worked with dogs professionally for the past 10 years, in roles ranging from dog walker, to daycare dog handler to Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). Melissa has taugh both group classes and private lessons for a wide variety of dogs and their people, from all sizes and shapes of pups to squirrelly teens to eager oldsters (who CAN learn new tricks!). “Using scientifically based positive methods, it is possible to build strong relationships and develop useful skills that help you and your dog build a successful life together. It is my goal to provide you the tools, knowledge and motivation to help make that happen.”