Breeder Education

What sets DoeValley Standard Poodles apart from many breeders is knowledge, experience, professionalism and commitment to continued learning.  Not only have I been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2000, I attend several continuing education seminars yearly on topics including canine health, reproduction, genetics, canine behavior and training. 

Some of the seminars/educational programs I have attended:
  • Tuft's Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference 2013, 2 day multi seminars
  • Canine Separation Anxiety 2012
  • Disease Prevention Through Immunization 2012
  • Tuft's Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference 2011, 2 day multi seminars
  • Tuft's Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference 2009, 2 day multi seminars
  • Completed the AKC's breeders education home study program 6/09
  • Claudia Orlandi's seminar "ABC's of Dog Breeding” 3/22/09
  • Dr. Robert Hutchinson's seminar on Canine Reproduction 2/09
  • Dr. Carmen Battaglia's seminar "Breeding Better Dogs" 1/12/08
  • Pat Hasting's seminar "Structure in Action"  2007
  • Tuft's Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference 2007, 2 day multi seminars
  • Dr. Kathy Sneider's seminar on Current Canine Reproduction Techniques
  • Trainer's Academy Level I, 6 day seminar with Denise Rockwood Mazzola CPDT & Dee Ganley 4/17-4/22/06
  • Clicker Trainer's Competency Assessment Program (CAP1 certified) 4/22/06
  • Pat Hastings seminar "The Puppy Puzzle" 2005
  • Tuft's Canine & Feline Breeding & Genetics Conference 2005, 2 day multi seminars
  • Canine Behavior & Behavior Modification with Dr. Nicholas Dodman of     Tuft's University 2/2/05
  • Tuft's Animal Expo 2000, 4 day multi seminars 10/10-10/13/00
  • Canine Aggression Symposium at Tuft's 6/11/2000
  • Associates Degree in Veterinary & Animal Science 2000
  • Certified Veterinary Technician working in the field since May 1997
 
Some books and other educational materials I have read and recommend: