Our Team
Dana Crawford KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Owner/Trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator
Karen Pryor Acadamy Certified Training Partner and Certified Professional Dog Trainer though the CCPDT Dana Crawford has been working with dogs her entire life, her passion has always been helping rescue dogs or the more difficult breeds. Dana is an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
"I am a big believer in positive reinforcement and making training fun for you and your dog! I always say that dogs have people problems not the other way around. As owners we should always work to figure out what drives our dog or makes them "want" to perform or work with you. I spend my free time competing in all kinds of events with my rescue dog Oliver and my Standard Poodle Sway. Oliver and I love to compete in rally, farm dog, tracking, Barn Hunt and tricks. Sway has earned her CGC, Advanced trick dog and competes in Fastcat events, currently she is learning agility!"
Madison Ruschak CCDT
Trainer
Madison fell in love with dog training at a young age. In the search to learn more about behavior and training, she completed the Masters Class at Catch Canine Trainers Academy, earning her CCTA Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT) certification. She continued her education looking specifically at reactivity and management before becoming a pet dog groomer for two years and subsequently ending up back in the classroom because she missed it! She is currently striving to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT.
In her free time, she participates in several dog sports with her two Australian Shepherds, Colin and Badger. Although Madison enjoys all dog sports, she specifically enjoys competing in Scentwork and has multiple titles with her Standard Poodle Dovi.