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Louise Kuipers

Louise has had dogs all of her life and fell in love with Labrador Retrievers after her brother acquired one as a hunting dog when she was just a young girl. In 1992 she began raising, training and showing Labradors. She trains in obedience, show and field. Her dog, Willow, was 10th in the AKC All Breed rankings in 2004. She is currently training her Labrador Retriever, Moon, who has obtained his UD (Utility Dog) title.  Moon is now training and competing in Agility.  Louise is also training her Border Terrier, Digger.   Two of her dogs are therapy dogs, actively working in the community.  Louise was the owner of The Dog Club. She is active in the Longs Peak Dog Training Club, Colorado Association of Dog Daycares, Larimer Animal People Partnership (a local animal therapy group). Louise is a AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer—Knowledge Assessed).
Louise teaches Good Puppy and Good Dog classes at Dog Tales. Her classes are aimed at making your dog a good member of your family, focusing on good manners and skills your dog needs in your home and out around town. Louise encourages the use of  a "clicker" but will work with you to help you best communicate with your dog to achieve the results you need.  If group classes aren't the best match for you, she can also come to your home and work with you.  In Home Training is the fastest way to achieve your goals and train your dog.
To contact Louise directly with any questions, or to sign up for classes call 970-493-3333 or email her at louise@advancedanimalcareofcolorado.com


Kit Goodrich

Kit Goodrich has owned and trained dogs for 36 years. She started out in 4H when she was 8 years old. Her 4-H leaders were professional handlers and she became their assistant and kennel help when she was 13 years old. Currently she breeds and shows Welsh Springer Spaniels and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. She competes in conformation, obedience and rally. She professionally handles other breeds including Australian Shepherds, English Springer Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, and West Highland White Terriers among others. Her Welsh Springer, Gavin, finished 2006 as the #1 Welsh Springer All Breed and is currently in the top 10 in breed and all breed. He has received 2 Best in Shows and Best of Breed at Westminster in 2007. He has always been breeder-owner handled. Kit’s positive reinforcement techniques, with the use of treats and clicker training, make her a great addition to the training staff at Dog Tales.  Kit teaches Conformation Classes at Dog Tales on Tuesday evenings.

Visit Rock Springs Kennel website where Kit helps provide All Breed Professional Dog Handling with her daughter Tina Secord.