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Welcome to the staff introductions. It is our goal to provide you with a brief background about us, so that we can connect with you, before we begin to connect with you pet.
- Quarterbacked SSDT in just five years to becoming a cutting edge dog training facility
- Over 30 years of experience in the health care industry
- Organized a superior team of pet professionals in order to provide the highest level of service
- Oversees the long term goals of the company and the creation of new dog training programs
- Awarded the prestigious PPDA Trainer of The Year Award for 2007
- Active member of the International Association of Canine Professionals
- Certified by The American Red Cross in Animal First Aid and CPR
- Creator of the (P.A.C) Proof and Certification program for canine testing
- Creator of the 2008 Canine Canis Olympia
- First Degree Reiki Healer certified by Master Prama Bhandari
- Invented the Sanzone Style of Doggie Doga 23 maneuvers
- Achieved Bachelor of Art Degree in Interpersonal Communication from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN
- Studied animal behavior in Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda for 7 months
- Perfected his dog training skills and concepts while working with various dog oriented companies:
- All For Doggie (Doggie Daycare)
- Chicago Canine Academy (Dog Training Company)
- Chicago Animal Control
- Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue
- Lakeshore Animal Shelter
- Assistant trainer with a primary focus on Doggie Bootcamp clients
- Teaches Spanish dog training classes for SSDT
- Currently training dogs for the 2008 Canine Canis Olympia
- Currently performing an apprenticeship with SSDT to become a professional trainer
- Owner of Hands-on-Paws-Canine Massage
- Graduated from the Pet Massage School in Toledo, OH
- Certified Veterinary Assistant from the Career Stratford Institute
- Worked as a Veterinarians Assistant for Dr. Dionisis Giannarakos in Athens, Greece
- Worked as a Veterinarians Assistant at Hellenic Wildlife on The Egina Island
- Certified in Healing Touch for Animal Level 1
- Certified in Canine Rehabilitation
- Certified in Aromatherapy
- Member of IAAMB (International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork)
- Created a line of natural pet care products called ?Healing Scents?
- Groomed dogs and cats for over 20 years
- Experience in working with aggressive and dominate dogs
- Julie is currently apprenticing at the SSDT in order to become a Professional Dog Trainer
