PDTC Instructors

Philadelphia Dog Training Club

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

	Barbara Doering, Training Director
	Barbara is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, (CPDT) and a member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Barbara has obtained many advanced AKC Obedience Titles with her dogs. She is also an approved AKC Obedience Judge. Using her years of experience training dogs and working with owners, Barbara assesses the needs of each dog based on age, size and temperament. Her teaching style is clear and easy to understand even for owners who have never trained a dog. Dog and handler alike enjoy her positive approach. Participants interested in training and handling tips for competitive obedience will find Barbara’s instruction invaluable.

			Paulette McBride Basic Beginner and Novice Instuctor
			Paulette believes training is a must for all dogs using a positive and fun approach,Helping to achieve an understanding and communication for both dog and handler. She has trained several dogs and put obedience titles on her own German Shepherd Dogs, one being a therapy dog at childrens hospital in Philadelphia , proving that there are many things to enjoy and achieve with your dog. She is currently the owner of 2 German Shepherds and along with teaching is enjoying training her own dogs as well.

	Bonnie James Puppy Kindergarten Instructor
	Bonnie brings a lifetime of love and passion for dogs to her training.She believes in not just training the dogs, but owners as well. This approach assures not only a successful training but a solid relationship between the dog and owner. Bonnie teaches the importance of early socialization and basic training skills for puppies between ages of 9-16 weeks old. Bonnie owns two dogs: a Rottweiler (Jersey) and a Belgian Malinois (Leisel). Bonnie is a CGC evaluator for the AKC Puppy Star program, and a member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Bonnie has achieved titles in two K-9 sports, AKC obedience and Schutzhund.

			Linda Swenson Substitute Instuctor Basic Beginner and Novice
			Believing in strong and fair leadership skills, Linda has titled multiple dogs in Obedience, Therapy and Search & Rescue. Her current dogs are Certified Air-Scent Search & Rescue and are called out at a moments notice to assist in locating lost persons. Striving for a both a positive and fun training experience, Linda works with each team of dog & handler to help meet their individual training goals, forming a training relationship that leads to a positive and lasting bond between dog & handler.