WENDY YAX - Certified Trainer & Co-Owner
"Shelter and rescue dogs will always be my passion. I will always try to help with diminishing the relinquishment of dogs to county or private shelters due to behavior issues."
Wendy & her family have been a Metamora resident for over a decade. She continues to be a successful pet advocate for over 20 years. Her rescue dogs, Gracie and Spencer, are a big part of her family!
CURRENT:
Currently employed at a veterinarian's office in Dryden since 2018
Assists several rescue groups with fostering, transporting, and adoption counseling
Volunteers weekly walking shelter dogs with Canine Companion Rescue Center
TRAINING EDUCATION:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed CPDT-KA 2022
Aggression in Dogs Master Course Certification 2023
Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship 2021
Fear Free Boarding & Daycare Certificate 2023
Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certificate 2020
Fear Free Animal Trainer Professional Certificate 2020
Wag N' Tails Trainer Apprenticeship Program Diploma 2020
Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Preschool Diploma 2020
Animal Behavior College Training Shelter Dogs Certificate 2018
Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer Graduate 2017
Karen Pryor Academy Shelter Training & Enrichment Certificate 2015
Pet Sitting/Pet Care Technician Accreditation Program 2004
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Founder/President of Lapeer's Adoptable Animals, 501(c)3 nonprofit 2011-2021, an advocate organization for homeless pets & awareness for spay & neutering
Head volunteer with a municipal animal control - Animal care, social media sharing resulting in successful adoptions and reducing their euthanasia rate
Started the Community Pet Food Pantry allowing needy families to keep their pets
Spay & Neuter: Coordinating monthly transport for All About Animals
Former Board Secretary with K9 Stray Rescue League
Nominee in 2012 for Lapeer County Citizen of the Year for community volunteering
Owner of Whisker Watcher a successful pet sitting & dog walking business in Sterling Heights
ALLISON KALISZ - Certified Trainer & Co-Owner
"It's difficult to see dogs surrendered to animal control, some due to behavioral issues. I would like the opportunity to assist families with training and behavioral issues to prevent dogs from being surrendered, reducing further stress to these dogs."
Allison has been a Metamora resident for over 20 years. She shares a home with her beloved Lola, a rescued German Shepherd.
Her current goal is to work with dogs using Positive Reinforcement to prevent or correct behavioral issues. Her special interest is in reactive/fearful dogs due to her currently owning one.
CURRENT:
Volunteer for Lapeer County Animal Control 2016-Present
Volunteer for Genesee County Animal Control 2019-Present
TRAINING EDUCATION:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed CPDT-KA 2023
Fear Free Animal Trainer Professional Certificate 2023
Aggression in Dogs Master Course Certification 2022
Wags N' Tails Dog Training Apprenticeship Program Diploma 2020
Fear Free Shelter Program Certificate 2020
Continuing education in specialized dog training with fearful/reactive types
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Retired Registered Nurse (RN) after 23 years of service
Trained all four of her other dogs that were pure German Shepherd or German Shepherd mixes (Fritzi, Akyra, Socky, Cayannie)
