Karen Yeager

I've been training dogs since I was a child and now specialize in service dog task training, obedience training and trick dog training.  I am a balanced dog trainer.  I prefer to use positive reinforcement and reward-based training whenever possible.  I believe that being firm and having a clear set of boundaries is one thing, but being fierce is just not necessary.  Dogs (and many other animals) are social animals who enjoy love and family life.  Making sure your dog is well trained will give both of you more time to enjoy each other’s company.  Let’s get them out of the dog house, give them more positive reinforcement and turn them into another family member!  

Qualifications/Achievements

Certified AKC CGC evaluator

Certified AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy instructor

Certified AKC Fit Dog instructor

Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid

Certified Pet CPR and First Aid Instructor

Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)​

Certified Animal Actor Evaluator

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​​​​Achieved three certificates from the Yavapai College Canine Program in 2019-2020:

Therapy  and Service Dog Team Skills

Canine Care & Handling

Service Dog

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​​Awarded Most Outstanding Student in the Yavapai College Canine Program for 2019-2020.

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I was hand-picked by the previous instructor to take over teaching the service dog classes at Yavapai College starting almost the middle of the 2021 Fall semester through the end of the 2022 Fall semester.  Unfortunately, the program was discontinued at that point.  It was a truly AMAZING experience that I will forever be grateful to Andy Lloyd (the previous instructor) and Max Bledsoe (Associate Dean) for!

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