Julie Richards-Mostosky, CPDT

Puppy, Tracking, CGC, Private Lessons, and Foundation Skills

Julie is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT). She is the first and only person in the area to have this designation. Julie is also a graduate of the Purdue Dogs! course and the Bailey Operant Conditioning workshop (Bob Bailey and Marion Breland-Bailey PhD). Julie is our Puppy and Tracking instructor and sometimes fills in on the showmanship classes. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Julie moved to Michigan in 1997 where she was active in the Duluth Kennel Club and a breeder of German Shepherd Dogs. She is a second generation dog exhibitor growing up with Wire Hair Fox Terriers. Since the 1970's Julie has been actively involved with German Shepherd Dogs as a breeder and an exhibitor. She has finished numerous AKC, CKC, and UKC Champion German Shepherds and several AKC Champion German Wirehaired Pointers. German Shepherds bred by Julie are used as guide dogs for the blind. Julie is an AKC licensed Canine Good Citizen test examiner and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and the only Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) in the Charlotte, Marshall, Battle Creek area.

Christine Van Vleet, Obedience and Rally Obedience Instructor

 

Debbie Liby, Puppy and Agility Instructor

 

Lori Sargent, Professional Handler

Linda Wright, Professional Handler

Private Lessons and Consultations

Linda is a professional handler and has finished AKC champions in over 20 breeds. We are very fortunate to have someone of Linda's skill and expertise.

Brenda Aloff, NADOI

Consultant and Advisor; Special Programs and Seminars;
Aggression and other serious behavioral Issues.

Beth Bishop, CPDT

Special Classes

 

A BIG thank you to Nick Dillman