Melissa Goodman VSA-CDT, CPDT-KA
I knew at a very young age that dog training is what I was born to do. I discovered Victoria Stilwell and her TV show, “It’s Me Or The Dog” on Animal Planet, and I quickly became fascinated with dog behavior. From there, I started learning as much as I could about how to train dogs. When I finally got my first dog, Bella (who I had up until October, 2020), I couldn’t wait to train her. She had a rough start in life and had many emotional scars. The process of helping her overcome her trauma to become a happy, confident dog who LOVED to learn, solidified my desire to help as many dogs and their guardians as possible to have the same experience.
I learned hands-on from Victoria Stilwell herself and became a certified dog trainer through the Victoria Stilwell Academy For Dog Training & Behavior. I am also a certified professional dog trainer- knowledge assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (ccpdt.org). In order to keep my CPDT-KA certification, I’m required to complete a certain amount of credits of continuing education to ensure that I stay up to date with the newest training techniques and follow a strict code of ethics. 
I am very passionate about what I do and am here to help you every step of the way to achieve the long lasting results you are looking for!
My current dog, Aspen at 8 weeks
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