Ann Withun, BS, ACDBC, CPDT-KA
Owner, Good Dog Rising, LLC
Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, IAABC
Certified Professonal Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, CCPDT
Professional Member, APDT
DSA Scoutmaster Trainer and Evaluator Trainer
DSA IMPROV Obedience Judge
Dogs & Storks Licensed Presenter
Doggone Safe member
AKC CGC Evaluator
APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator
Experience:
Fieldwood Dog Training Center. 2007 - 2013. Group Class Instruction and Private Behavior Consultation.
President, Board of Directors, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. 2011-2013.
Board of Directors, Dog Scouts of America. 2010 - present.
Troop Leader, Dog Scouts of America Troop 161. 2007 - present.
Rescue Volunteer, Furry Friends Network Dog and Cat Rescue. 2007 - present. Behavior & Training volunteer, creator and facilitator of FFN's Volunteer Education Program. Foster care volunteer 2007-2010.
Pet Training Instructor, PetSmart. 2006 - 2007.
Foster Care Volunteer, Humane Society of Washington County, MD. 2003 - 2005.
DSA Merit Badge Instructor/Evaluator:
OBEDIENCE
Dog Scout; Art of Shaping; All-Dog Band; Rally Obedience; Advanced Rally-O; Tricks 101; Musical Canine Freestyle; Drill Team; IMPROV Obedience; "Naked" Dog Obedience
WATER
Puppy Paddler; Beach Buddies; Boating; Dock Diving; Water Racing; Water Retrieve
TRAILS
Backpacking; Hiking; Overnight Camping
AGILITY
Obstacle 1; Obstacle 2; Obstacle 3; Agility 1; Agility 2; Puissance Jumping; 60 Weave Pole Challenge; Triathadog; Agilure
OTHER
Carting; EarthDog; Canine First Aid; Dog Care & Maintenance; Community Service; Fundraising II: Put & Take
Continuing Education:
APR 2012: IAABC Annual Conference, Warwick, RI. 3-day behavior consulting conference, with topics on multiple species. Attended sessions with: Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Dr. Sophia Yin, Brenda Aloff, Dr. Alice Moon-Fanelli, Dr. Emily Levine, Liz and Vinny Catalano, Dr. Susan Friedman, and "Canine and Feline Nutrition Controversies" with Linda Case.
JAN 2012: Recallers 3.0 with Susan Garrett. 7 week online intensive class.
2011: Webinars, APDT and DogTec. Over 20 hours of webinar instruction throughout 2011 on various continuing education topics.
JUL 2011: Dog Scout Camp, Michigan. 6-day training camp. IMPROV and Carting instructor.
MAY 2011: Dog Scouts of America, Annual Leadership Retreat.
APR 2011: IAABC Annual Conference, Warwick, RI. 3-day behavior consulting conference, with topics on multiple species (my focus was on dogs and cats.) Speakers included: Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Victoria Stilwell, Dr. Frank McMillan, Bob Bailey, Dr. Myrna Milani, Ken McCort, Pam Johnson-Bennett, Cara Shannon,
MAR 2010: Karen Pryor Clicker Expo, Lexington, KY. 3-day clicker training conference. "Teaching Reactive Dog Classes" workshop with Emma Parsons. "Advanced Targeting" hands-on workshop with Steve and Jenn White. "Cue Discrimination" hands-on workshop with Kathy Sdao. Other sessions on TAGTeach, using play to teach self-control.
JUL 2010: Dog Scout Camp, Michigan. 6-day training camp. IMPROV instructor. Canine behavior seminar with Brenda Aloff. Private training session with Brenda Aloff.
MAY 2010: Dog Scouts of America, Annual Leadership Retreat.
JUL 2009: Dog Scout Camp, Michigan. 6-day training camp.
MAY 2009: Dog Scouts of America, Annual Leadership Retreat.
JUL 2008: Dog Scout Camp, Michigan. 6-day training camp. Canine behavior seminar with Brenda Aloff "getting connected with your dog."
MAY 2008: Canine Massage Workshop with Virginia Blue.
MAY 2008: Dog Scouts of America, Annual Leadership Retreat.
JUL 2007: Dog Scout Camp, Michigan. 6-day training camp. Basic clicker training curriculum for first-year campers. Canine behavior seminar with Brenda Aloff.
FEB 2007: Clicker Training Workshop with Karen Chamberlain.
OCT 2006: PetSmart Instructor Certification. 100-hour training and apprenticeship program.
AUG 2005: PA State Animal Response Team Orientation.
APR 2005 American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR
"Non-Dog" Resume:
Logistics Quality Manager. 2007 - present. LEAN Continuous Improvement Change Agent. Supporting training, quality management, and continuous improvement systems for 4 sites in PA, TX, NV, and FL.
Logistics Operations Group Leader. 2003 - 2007. Certified Executive Trainer. Executive Recruiter.
U.S. Army Military Police Officer. 1998 - 2002. Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer; stationed in Germany.
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. 1994 - 1998. B.S. Mathematical Sciences.
