About Ardesia
Ardesia loves bouldering, swimming, kayaking, hiking, playing with toys and snuggling! She has several unique skill games, like finding named toys I hide in the house, as well as picking a named toy out of a pile of about 20 toys! She is currently working on her PSD Nose Work Excellent level titles. She earned the first leg of her RL1 title (Rally Obedience) and got 2nd place. She has also passed her Novice & Intermediate Trick Dog Titles. She is currently working on her skills for Happy Ratters. She is a 7 year old Cane Corso.
About JULIA
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI). I began my apprenticeship in dog training shortly after I got my second Cane Corso "Ardesia." As a small puppy she was very challenging. I had to find creative ways to teach her and support her cooperation. She has, and continues to teach me so much and I am thankful because I LOVE this profession. I thoroughly enjoy the uniqueness of each dog and finding specific ways for them to learn. Reading animals and problem-solving have always been my strong-suits. Working with people to gain a greater understanding from all perspectives in a patient, kind way is a wonderful part of my job! I love seeing the eagerness in the dogs to do what is best for their family, when everyone learns the right tools.
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor: This is an amazing technique of pattern games, choice and conversational training that is very helpful for competing dogs and reactive or sensitive dogs. I adore these techniques!
So many elements in my background have led up to this. I have been a massage therapist for more than 20 years for humans and animals. I have avidly been interested in and studied health and nutrition my entire adult life, for dogs and people, I also had a dog treat business. I have been riding, working with, competing and training horses since i was 9 years old. And I now love training and/or competing with Ardesia in; Nose Work, Rally Obedience, Barnhunt, Parkour, Trick Titles and Ball Herding. I especially like to train with games and practical rewards. There are so many enviornmental rewards and training opportunities on your average walk with your dog.
- Julia T. Dunning, CPDT-KA, CCUI
