CompanionAbility LLC Obedience Training For Dogs and Their Human Companions CompanionAbility Resume

CompanionAbility is owned by Lynn Brezina, CPDT. Lynn is a certified pet dog trainer.

• Lynn began working in obedience in 1993 after more than 20 years of experience with show dogs. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
• Lynn has been active in the Great Lakes English Springer Spaniel Breeders Association, since 1991, where her various duties included president of the club and specialty show coordinator.
• Lynn has trained her dogs with experts in conformation, tracking, hunting, herding, and agility.
• Lynn has a Bachelor of Science degree from DePaul University, as well as, 75% of the hours required for a teaching certification in Early Childhood Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
• CompanionAbility unites Lynn’s love of animals with her love of teaching.
• CompanionAbility is Bonded and Insured.
• Lynn strives to utilize the most effective humane methods possible and to keep up with recent information. With that in mind, Lynn makes an effort to attend at least 3 seminars, conferences or workshops a year.
  • APDT conferences, numerous speakers, wet labs and field trips, 2003 - 2008
  • Advanced Canine Behavior with Dr. Patricia McConnell;
  • Training and Shelter Dog with Sue Sternberg;
  • Dog Behavior, East Meets West, with Trish King and Pia Silvani;
  • Know Way, Know How: The Science and Art of Training, Kathy Sdao
  • See Jean Speak, with Jean Donaldson;
  • Canine Behavior, 'Behavior Evaluation', with Sue Sternberg;
  • On-line Mentoring with Dr. Myrna Milani;
  • Telecourse, Cats! with Dr. Kim Barry;
  • Taking the Bite our of Aggression, with Dr. Myrna Milani;
  • Telecourse, Living and Learning with Animals, Part I & Part II, The Fundamentals of Behavior, Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Utah State University, Certificate of Excellence
  • Telecourse, Order Out Of Chaos 1, Collecting and Analyzing a Comprehensive Canine Separation Anxiety History, Dr. Myrna Milani
  • Dog Training In The 21st Century!, Dr. Roger Abrantes
  • Shaping Away Aggression: Constructional Aggression Treatment; Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz & Kellie Snider
  • Rabies Challenge Fund: Dr. W. Jean Dodds Seminar
  • Canine Aggression: Problems & Solutions, presented by Sue Sternberg and John Rogerson

Summer, 2008

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