Qualifications
Thank you for visiting Pet Friendly Cleaning & Dog Training. I know how important it is to find a service that is reliable, trustworthy, and Pet Friendly! Please know that your pets & home are always my top priority. Here you will find a short bio on myself & some of my animal related experience. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help make your life easier, and less stressful. ~Tonya Wilhelm
Not Just Goldens September 2001-Present
Teamworks Dog Training October 2001-December 2003
Puppy Class Instructor, Advanced Puppy Class Instructor & Therapy Dog Classes Instructor
INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR 2002
Thanks to all my students who voted, and made this honor possible. :)
Wake County Animal Shelter-2004 Animal Care Technician; Vaccinating, Micro chipping, In-taking pets, Training, & started the Train-A-Pup Program
Over 4,500 hours working and training dogs!
Conducted foster family classes
Client team training & follow up
Conducted certification testVolunteer coordinator
South Suburban Animal Clinic - Receptionist/vet tech in training
Capital Area Humane Society
- Kennel technician & training
Seminars/Workshops
Delta Society's Science & Magic: The Human-Animal Bond, October 1999
- Service Dog Training Techniques-Lu Picard
- The Llamas Lead the Learning: AAT & Kids with Autism-Mona Sams
Montana Medicaid & Service Animals-Richard Rough
Use of Service Dogs for Dementia Care-Mary Shelkey
Patient Preference & Measured Interactions-Suzanne La Croix
From Foundation to Progression: 90 Service Dog Commands-Myra Fourwinds
- Service Dog Education System-Kellie Brooke
Service Dog Training Techniques-Lu Picard The Llamas Lead the Learning: AAT & Kids with Autism-Mona Sams Montana Medicaid & Service Animals-Richard Rough
Use of Service Dogs for Dementia Care-Mary Shelkey
Patient Preference & Measured Interactions-Suzanne La Croix
From Foundation to Progression: 90 Service Dog Commands-Myra Fourwinds
Service Dog Education System-Kellie Brooke
Training Behavior & Healthy Dog Conference, March 2000
The Truth About Dominance-Patricia McConnell
Throw Away Your Leash-Patricia McConnell
A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words-Terry Ryan
Testing Puppy Tests-Patricia McConnell
A Look at Canine Stress & Related Behaviors-Terry Ryan
The Silent Language-Roger Abrantes
Breed Mix Identification-Trish King
Joyful, Instant, Reliable Recalls-Patricia McConnell
- Communication Problems-Roger Abrantes
Assistance Dog Trainers Workshop With Kathy Sdao, October 2000
Balance Work
Opening Doors, How To Teach a New Behavior, Retrieving
Greeting a Strange Dog
Alerting To Sound
What affects Dog Aggression/Behavior
Alpha Bitch Conference, March 2001
Feisty Fido-Pia Silvani
Arousal & Aggression-Sue Sterberg
Teaching so your students will listen-Donna Duford
Training Dogs in a Shelter-Sue Sternberg
Behavior Modification with a practicle View-Pia Silvani
Small/Toy Dog Aggression-Sue Sternberg
Acquiring A Skill-Pia Silvani
Clicker Training For Aggression-Donna Duford
Troubles in the Class Room-Terry Ryan & Sue Sterberg
Training Techniques-Donna Duford & Pia Silvani
Dealing with Problem Dogs-Terry Ryan & Sue Sternberg
Strategies For Handling Disruptive Dogs in Class- Donna Duford, Pia Silvani, Terry Ryan
Defensive Handling For Trainers & Instructors-Sue Sterberg
Working With Kids-Donna Duford
- Putting it All Together-Donna Duford, Terry Ryan, Pia Silvani, Sue Sternberg
Advanced Canine Behavior presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell, April 2001
Principles of Operant Conditining presented by Dr. Lori Frear, May 2002
Temperament Testing and its Applications presented by Dr. Lori Frear, June 2002
Multi-Dog Households Issues and Behavior Modification presented by Dr. Lori Frear, August 2002
The Other End of the Leash/Dog to Dog Aggression presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell, November 2002
Advanced Training Theory presented by Pamela Reid, April 2003
From Pups To Problems presented by Trish King, February 2004
- From Pups To Problems Trish King
Are Puppies Really Learning What We Are Teaching Them
Deadly Puppies, Deadly Dogs
Dog Meets Dog
Adolescent Dog Problems
Abandonment Training
Anxiety: Different Forms, Different Solutions
Avoiding Injury in Personal Consultations and Private Training
TTouch - the Tellington TTouch - is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence
Certified Rabies Vaccinator Course March 2004
Hosts & Range
Pathogenesis
Clinical Signs
Modes of Transmission
Epidemics by Species
Treatment
Playing Well With Others Presented by Jenn Merritt May 2004
Identifying and encouraging proper social behaviors in your dog.
Canine First Aid & Emergency Response To Bleeding Presented by Teressa Everts May 2004
Homeopathic Remedies and Flower Essences Presented by Kristy Lampe May 2004
Member of Pet Sitters Associates
Licensed & Insured
References Always Available Upon Request
