FRiSKY FiTNESS
Lifestyle Evolution for dogs and people!
Meet Your Coaches!
My name is Liz, and this is my dog, Fred. We are here to help you and your dog(s) in whatever areas of your relationship or shared life you feel need work. I am a credentialed dog trainer with many years of experience and a stellar reputation; and also a certified human-canine fitness trainer through K9 Fit Club. Fred has two years of service, and probably hundreds of hours of therapy dog work, under his belt. Please let me know how we can help you and your dog(s) better thrive in your lives!
2005-Present
Human-Canine Lifestyle Trainer, Frisky Fitness
2013-Present
Animal-Assisted Activities Director, Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
I am the Director of our community outreach, education, and therapy dog certification programs.
Custom training, fitness and healthy lifestyle plans for dogs, and/or their people. Consultations on how best to keep dogs physically fit, emotionally balanced, cognitively stimulated, and well-behaved. Health, happiness, potential-fulfillment, and efficient time and energy management for people and their pets.
A Life's
Work
2013-Present
Dog Trainer, Private
Private, in-home training of clients' dogs in basic and advanced obedience, problem behavior modification, socialization, and preparation for the AKC's S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and Community Canine tests. Private, in-home training of clients' dogs for mobility assistance, autism, PTSD, hearing and medical alert. Commands, unique skills, and public access training related to service dog work in accordance with ADI standards. Therapy dog certification through Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue's "Miracle Mutts" program.
2013-2014
Service Dog Trainer, Good Dog Autism Companions
I raised and trained two labrador puppies for children with autism.
Experiential Education
2014-2017
Bergin U. of Canine Studies/ M.S. Canine Life Sciences
Master of Science in Canine Life Sciences. Culminating thesis project is development and implementation of a P.E. class for middle school students that incorporates dogs into curriculum and activities.
2012-2013
Bergin U. of Canine Studies/ A.S. Assistance Dog Education
Associate of Science in Assistance Dog Education; training service dogs for people with mobility impairments and veterans afflicted with PTSD and traumatic brain injury; academic study in many canine-related subjects
The Evergreen State College/ B.S. Evolutionary Biology
1997-2001
Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Biology and Philosophy of Science; self-directed experiential education, including three undergrad internships and one post-grad (marine animal husbandry, naturalist education, animal-assisted therapy, and volunteer docent education)
Additional
Education
