About the instructor Yolanda Belluso has a life-long love of dogs and a strong desire to help people become responsible dog owners. Proven, humane techniques along with her education in dog training and behavior make her a very competent instructor. Her sensitivity to your dog's personality and temperament coupled with her ability to communicate effectively with you and your dog will help you achieve your training goals. Achievements include: *Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. *APDT Rally Obedience level 1 provisional judge. Titles obtained on Yolanda's German Shepherd Dog, Torbel's Elsa Von Lupine: AKC: Companion Dog (CD) and CGC certificate UKC: United Companion Dog (UCD), United Agility 1 and 2 (UAGI, UAGII). APDT: Rally Obedience Title, level 1 Yolanda is currently training her new German Shepherd pup, Karina Vom Enckhausen. Yolanda and her dog Elsa recently passed the Therapy Dogs International Therapy Dog Test. Samantha, a 12 year old chow/shepherd mix and Cinder, an 11 year old husky/sheltie mix are enjoying the good life at home.