MEET THE TRAINERS
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Rick Begun is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a graduate of the world recognized National K-9 Training Academy. He has been specializing in behavior management and obedience for nearly thirty years. Rick's first exposure to formal training began in Viet Nam, while stationed with a sentry-dog unit. Upon returning to the Washington, DC area, he obedience trained his first German Shepherd under the guidance of Bob and Janice Ward, certified professional dog trainers. Through years of hobby training, research and personal experience Rick became a professional trainer and developed a system for connecting with dogs. They respond to him almost immediately, and he will teach you what you need to know to do the same for your dog. He will also make sure you have a chance to apply what you are learning throughout the process.
In addition to serving as a volunteer temperament evaluator for the Montgomery County SPCA, and The Montgomery County Humane Society, Rick is an active member of the following professional training organizations:
- Professional Member of The International Association of Canine Professionals.
- National K-9 Dog Trainers Association.
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
- Canine Good Citizen Certified Evaluator (AKC)
Rick has developed several programs, each designed to achieve specific results. His approach is not one size fits all, but rather an individualized program customized for each dog.
Jes joined Premier Dog Training two years ago, and brought with her years of experience, not only as a dog trainer, but in the retail aspect as well. Her extensive knowledge of medicines, grooming needs, supplies and equipment, adds to Premier a new dimension. Jes enjoyed a successful career for eight years in the pet supply, and commercial sales industry before joining Premier. Since joining Premier, Jes has expanded her scope of training to include various techniques such as compulsion and operant conditioning, to compliment her extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement, treat and clicker training. Jes’s credentials also include active memberships in The International Association of Canine Professionals, and The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She also serves as a volunteer with several local and Pennsylvania rescue associations. She has demonstrated a unique ability to communicate with the dogs, producing well trained, obedient pets on a consistent basis. Her approach is caring while demanding, kind while consistent and loving while firm.
