Janis Crary-CPDT-KA-represents the Avilla and Fort Wayne areas. Ava (pictured to the left 2006-2015) was her teacher as well as a Therapy Dog. Her current dogs are Grissom who is the party dog in the house and Harmony. Harmony sadly was a case of severe abuse and is also Janis's teacher by allowing her to be witness to what she tells others. Janis has 15 years of experience using positive association training and has often said "why use pain to get your dog to stop doing something when a small piece of hot dog will have them doing what we want"?
Janis is certified as a professional dog trainer through CPDT-KA, can evaluate your dog for Canine Good Citizen, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member of Pet Professional Guild and does internet training through E-Training for Dogs. For continuing her education in March 2015 she attended Beth's Positive Training Course presented by Wolf Park & Beth Duman and Behavior of Dogs seminar presented by Team Education in Animal Behavior in July 2015. In May of 2016 attended a fear and separation anxiety seminar presented by Nicole Wilde also held at Wolf Part. In August 2018 attended a Behavior Seminar by Dr. Susan Friedman at Wolf Park. (You might see a trend here of loving Wolf Park.) Spending time with the wolfs and the staff of wolf park "positively reinforced" the belief of training, even the wolves, with click and reward methods. She completed Fear Free Training through Fear Free Pets in 2017. More continued education seminars and webinars information upon request since being a CPDT-KA trainer, CEU's need to be earned. In 2022 Harmony, a German Shephard 1 year old dog was brought into her home. Harmony unfortunately had been physically and emotionally abused. Since then Jan has began learning more on the trauma that dogs go through. Her mind has been opened into seeing how giving dogs the power of choice or agency is so very important for their well being. Another course recently completed was Family Dog Mediation. Which focuses on the L.E.G.S. of the dog and human for that matter.
L=Learning E=Environment G=Genetics S=Self https://www.familydogmediation.com/
Janis volunteered at Animal Care and Control in Fort Wayne IN. Seeing so many dogs turned into shelters for perceived "bad" behavior only strengthens her desire to do what she can to keep you and your dog living together for many joy filled years.
From clients: "You have been extremely helpful and you can tell you are passionate about what you do. Thank you for everything!" Minda and Caicos
Not only has Janis given us the tools to train our dog properly, she has increased our confidence in providing Finn with constructive feedback through positive reinforcement. Finn is getting so much better at ignoring distractions that would have cause him to pull on his leash prior, and overall he has less anxiety and is happy to have a job to do! Mandy and Finn
My pup, Sherlock, & I just finished "Dog 1" classes with Jan. This has been one of the best experiences I have ever had! Sherlock came away more confident... I learned to tools I need to help him become the happiest pup around! Thanks, Jan, for believing in us!
email Janis Crary at janis@allaboutthedog.us or call 260 433 2212
Janis is certified as a professional dog trainer through CPDT-KA, can evaluate your dog for Canine Good Citizen, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member of Pet Professional Guild and does internet training through E-Training for Dogs. For continuing her education in March 2015 she attended Beth's Positive Training Course presented by Wolf Park & Beth Duman and Behavior of Dogs seminar presented by Team Education in Animal Behavior in July 2015. In May of 2016 attended a fear and separation anxiety seminar presented by Nicole Wilde also held at Wolf Part. In August 2018 attended a Behavior Seminar by Dr. Susan Friedman at Wolf Park. (You might see a trend here of loving Wolf Park.) Spending time with the wolfs and the staff of wolf park "positively reinforced" the belief of training, even the wolves, with click and reward methods. She completed Fear Free Training through Fear Free Pets in 2017. More continued education seminars and webinars information upon request since being a CPDT-KA trainer, CEU's need to be earned. In 2022 Harmony, a German Shephard 1 year old dog was brought into her home. Harmony unfortunately had been physically and emotionally abused. Since then Jan has began learning more on the trauma that dogs go through. Her mind has been opened into seeing how giving dogs the power of choice or agency is so very important for their well being. Another course recently completed was Family Dog Mediation. Which focuses on the L.E.G.S. of the dog and human for that matter.
L=Learning E=Environment G=Genetics S=Self https://www.familydogmediation.com/
Janis volunteered at Animal Care and Control in Fort Wayne IN. Seeing so many dogs turned into shelters for perceived "bad" behavior only strengthens her desire to do what she can to keep you and your dog living together for many joy filled years.
From clients: "You have been extremely helpful and you can tell you are passionate about what you do. Thank you for everything!" Minda and Caicos
Not only has Janis given us the tools to train our dog properly, she has increased our confidence in providing Finn with constructive feedback through positive reinforcement. Finn is getting so much better at ignoring distractions that would have cause him to pull on his leash prior, and overall he has less anxiety and is happy to have a job to do! Mandy and Finn
My pup, Sherlock, & I just finished "Dog 1" classes with Jan. This has been one of the best experiences I have ever had! Sherlock came away more confident... I learned to tools I need to help him become the happiest pup around! Thanks, Jan, for believing in us!
email Janis Crary at janis@allaboutthedog.us or call 260 433 2212
Deborah Bryant Licensed Family Paws' Parent Educator
Deborah Bryant-CPDT-KA has been training and working with dogs for almost 10 years. In 2014 she became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT – which is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. To achieve this certification, she had to log many hours as a lead dog trainer and pass a rigorous test. Deborah must, also, log continuing education hours to maintain her certification. Because of this requirement, she does online courses, attends seminars and conferences, as well as extensive reading and research to further expand her knowledge of dogs. Deborah is also a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dog. To be selected for this, she had to pass the scrutiny of the ATD board, have a good knowledge of dogs, and dog body language as well as the ability to work well with people. Deborah has worked with her own therapy dogs since 2006. Deborah is now a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator in 2017. She helps expectant families create a smooth transition for their beloved dog as the baby joins the family. She works to create dog aware generations. Deborah also teaches specialty classes, including agility, in which she, and her dog Chloe, have earned several titles.
Deborah can be reached at 260-571-2237. Her email is djb.dog.train@gmail.com.
Deborah can be reached at 260-571-2237. Her email is djb.dog.train@gmail.com.
Debra Lockhart - CPDT-KA has been a life-long animal lover and had been working with All About the Dog since 2018, first as a student and then as a trainer. She has now began her own organization called Peaceabull Paws and has graciously reference All About The Dog in her logo. She served on the Boards of both Humane Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition and has been a passionate volunteer for both organizations and the Pet Promises program. Debra and her dog Julius (pictured) are also a Certified Therapy Dog team through The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She has recently completed the Aggression Master Course.
Debra enjoys helping dogs and their people forge a deep and trusting connection through training and is looking forward to helping you build that bond with your furry friend.
Debra is serving the Fort Wayne area and can be reached at peaceabull@gmail.com or
260 223 4118.
Debra enjoys helping dogs and their people forge a deep and trusting connection through training and is looking forward to helping you build that bond with your furry friend.
Debra is serving the Fort Wayne area and can be reached at peaceabull@gmail.com or
260 223 4118.