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"We have certified trainers from all over the world!"

At K-9 Companions we offer a Certified Trainers Course and Certification (C.T.) as well as a Certified Master Trainers Certification (C.M.T.). The Certified Trainers Course is 240 hrs long and requires hands on training with the staff in all areas of dog training from Kennel Technician through 3 levels of obedience and 3 levels of protection with an overview of detection work. In addition, the student will get to work with approximately 150 dogs during this period of time. Studies include book work, tests, and discussions about all areas of dog behavior, psychology, temperament testing, and more.

This course is offered over a 90 day period with the possible extension of an additional 90 days for those with difficult schedules. Course cost is:$6000.00 and does not include housing. Contact us for a formal course outline.

To become a Certified Master Trainer (C.M.T.) the trainer must complete the book work, tests, and hours, for the Certified Trainers (C.T.) course, plus have 1 year worth of practical experience working with actual dogs and clients under the supervision of K-9 Companions. This is not a paid course but rather is an extension of this course or employment with K-9 Companions

LIST OF TRAINERS

In recent years we have been contacted several times with requests regarding the backgrounds of individual trainers claiming to have been certified as trainers by K-9 Companions. Because of this we have compiled a list for easy access for people to locate the individuals by name and whether or not they were trained or certified by us. Certified indicates that the individual took the trainers course and was tested on knowledge and practical application. All others listed but non certified were trained from the level of Kennel Tech through Master trainer with 1 Year or more of practical experience working with owners and dogs. Dates indicate the years of experience with K-9 Companions with or without certification. For anyone who cares to check you will see a number of trainers currently doing business in Southern California listed here. This list is not complete. Contact us for additions or corrections that should be made. C.M.T. indicates Certified Master Trainer

  • Bittikofer, Tessa (2000-2004) Hesperia, California
  • Bradsbery-Quick, LaKimba (2001-2006) Riverside, California
  • Bowers, Christine (2006-2008)
  • Christensen, Lily (2003-2005) Riverside, California
  • Dankert, Greg (Certified 1996-1997) New York
  • Dingwell, William (1993) Moreno Valley, California
  • Druker, Larry (Certified 1999) Upland, California
  • Fassbinder, Molly (1993) Claremont, California
  • Freilich, Jennifer (1998-2002) Riverside, California
  • Friedman Kandice (2005-2007) San Diego, Ca
  • Garcia, Ilany (2004-2007) C.M.T.Riverside, California
  • Halbritter, Tamara (2005-present) C.M.T. Chino, California
  • Healy, Rose (1993) Fullerton, California
  • Hui, Amy (1998-1999) Laguna Beach, California
  • Larson, Nikki (Certified 1998) Colorado
  • Lunceford, Rebecca (1995) Fontana, California
  • Marcinkiewicz, Carmen CMT (2006-present) Corona, Ca
  • Meade-Rodine, Lacy (1998-2003) Moreno Valley, California
  • Miller, Stephanie (1999-2003) Newport Bch, California
  • Nelson, Scott (Certified 1997-1998) La Mirada, California
  • Norris, Dawn (1997-1998) Riverside, California
  • Perez-Lawton, Kimberly (1996-1998) Riverside, California
  • Port, Lori (Certified 1994-1995) Chino, California
  • Raz, Avner (Certified 1990-1991) Israel
  • Reyes, Elizabeth (1995-2001) Riverside, California
  • Ringler, Michelle CMT (2006-present) Riverside, Ca
  • Saradeth, Pon (Certified 1990-1995) Yorba Linda, California
  • Savadian, Ani (Certified 1996) Iran
  • Sloan, Pamela (1994-1996) Arizona
  • Spadt, Lisa (1989-1994) La Habra, California
  • Sweeny, Dee Dee (Certified 1990-1993) Boston, Mass.
  • Sylvester, David (2005) Riverside, California
  • Tanksley, Kelli (C.M.T.) (2006-Present) Riverside, Ca
  • Terrazas, Anthoney (Certified 1989-1991) Hacienda Heights, California
  • Vaughn, Diane (2003-present) C.M.T.Riverside, California
  • Waggoner, Kenneth (1999-2000) Hemet, California