Training your dog is a gift that can truly last a lifetime!
I have been teaching all breed classes to the public since 1989. I was fortunate to have worked with some wonderful mentors in my early instructing career that laid the foundation for my love of teaching.
In 1998 I opened Alaska Dog Sports, a private training facility open to the public for all breeds of dogs. During the 15 years that followed it grew into the largest privately owned training facility in the state offering every type of training class and motivating people to communicate with their dogs to build wonderful relationships. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and sharing experiences with thousands of amazing dogs and their people.
As a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers since 1998, I’ve continued my education in canine behavior and training methods through workshops, conferences and self-study. There is always more to learn, whether that education comes from other people or the dogs we get to work with.
Always looking for new activities that will encourage people to connect with and train their dogs I was instrumental in K9 Nose Work and Treibball starting in Alaska and it is exciting to see the sports continuing to grow. My special interest is in working with ‘non-traditional’ obedience breeds to help their people see the potential and ability to perform.
My own dogs have been involved in AKC & UKC Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility, K-9 Nose Work and Treibball.
Some really amazing dogs have shared my life - I enjoy competing with them and have had some very special accomplishments but more than winning I LOVE training and building that special bond with them.
Some other highlights of my instructor career:
- Delta Society Therapy Dog Evaluator (1997/1998)
- Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- NACSW (K9 Nose Work) -
- Introduced the sport to Alaska with multiple professional workshops starting in 2010
- Created curriculum and began teaching classes & promoting the sport
- Hosted Odor Recognition Tests
- Hosted two NACSW Trial weekends - NW1 & NW2 (2012 & 2013)
- American Treibball Association Certified Instructor - 2010
- APDT continuing education through annual conferences & webinars
- APDT Canine Life & Social Skills Evaluator
About your instructor:
Liz Williams
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Conformation/Showing Affiliations: |
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Association of Professional Dog Trainers since 1998 -Member #3058 |
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AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator & S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator |
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National Association of Treibball Enthusiasts (N.A.T.E) - Founding Member |
McKenzie-Cascade Dog Fanciers |
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"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human.
The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
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Edward Hoagland