Victoria Rhodes

Director of Wild Blue Dog Camp and Founder of
Wild Blue Dogs-canine cancer charity 501(c)3.

"Dog Camp is literally my favorite week of the year-GREAT dogs, like minded owners, fantastic instructors, and the most beautiful location in the world. Every camper goes home having learned something to improve their lives and their dog’s life, plus they have strengthened their bond with their dog-all while having the most fun that you can have.  It's the ultimate vacation and you are playing with a purpose-all the proceeds go to canine cancer treatment and research."

Terry Simons

After 30 successful years in the restaurant business, Terry Simons turned his love for animals into a career…Terry has been training dogs for over 25 years and in that time his dogs have made the national podium in both the USA and Canada more than 20 times, including winning the AKC National Preferred Agility Championship in 2017.

Terry is an internationally recognized dog agility, handler, trainer, coach, and seminar presenter.  Getting the best out of the dog and handler teams is what he loves to do and will do whatever it takes to help teams reach their potential!

 It’s not all about agility.  Terry and his dog Chainsaw also compete in obedience, rally, retriever sports, scent work, and Chainsaw loves to do her tricks and of course dress up.  Look for her at camp, she will be the one in sunglasses, necklaces, and tutus!

 Another part of Terry’s love for the dog world is being an analyst for both FOX Sports and ESPN.  No doubt you have heard his voice across social media.  If it’s dog agility, more than likely it’s his unmistakable voice you hear cheering on the competitors!

 Terry’s passion for dogs also prompted him to become a children’s book author with the fun and interactive dog-training book “Ralph’s First Day of School”.

 Over the past 10 years plus Terry has also been focused on his 501(c)(3) canine cancer foundation CLEAR – Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research, which he established when he lost his heart and soul Border Collie, Reveille, to lymphoma.

 Terry believes increasing awareness and education about canine cancer is part of the answer in helping dog owners become better advocates for their furry loved ones.  His foundation has gifted over $100,000 to research at Cornell University, and he has produced three award winning documentaries, and one hybrid music video/documentary on canine cancer.  These documentaries can be seen on the CLEAR website or on FidoTV.

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Suzanne LeRoy

CPDT-KA, CNWI, CTDI

AKC Scent Work Judge, AKC Conformation Judge, AKC Farm Dog Judge, AKC Trick Dog and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Nose Work Instructor (NACSW), Certified Trick Dog Trainer (DMWYD). 

ABOUT ME: My love of training began with my horse that I adopted off the racetrack and trained for hunter/jumper competition. After college I got a job training birds at Busch Gardens. I then took a dramatic turn and spent 30 years working in the motion picture industry. During that time, I got a dog and started competing in agility. Then 2 dogs and added herding. Then well, I added more dogs and more sports. Yes, I can be called a dog addict.  

Lately I’ve been judging a lot of scent work trials for AKC on weekends and working as a professional dog trainer for service and medical alert dogs, rescue dogs for home placement, as well as competition and companion dogs on weekdays. 

I try and fit in time to train my own dogs (haha).  My dogs have appeared in TV, movies, advertising, magazines, calendars and dog food packaging, showing off their talents.  They’ve also earned numerous high-ranking awards and titles.  In the meantime, I received my own award; I was honored to receive AKC Sportsman of the Year Award in 2018 and 2019. 

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Glenda Pate

With over 20 years of dog training experience, I specialize in providing personalized and effective training solutions in the comfort of your own home. I understand that every dog and owner have unique needs and circumstances, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

My training approach is based on LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methods, which emphasize positive reinforcement and respect for your dog’s well-being. I believe that building a strong bond and trust between you and your canine companion is crucial for successful training.

As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), I am dedicated to helping you and your dog achieve your training goals. My CPDT-KA certification ensures that I possess the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver top-quality training services.

I am also proud to be an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, which means I can help you prepare and certify your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program right in the comfort of your own home. The CGC certification is a testament to your dog’s good manners and obedience, making them a well-behaved and reliable companion.

As a graduate of the Animal Behavior College (ABC) Certified Dog Trainer program, I stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in dog behavior and training. I am committed to providing you with the most effective and humane training methods available.

Katie McGuire

CDBC, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB

Katie has been training dogs professionally for over 15 years, holding certifications and memberships with several well-respected training and behavior organizations. Her specific interests in training focus on behavior modification, early socialization, tricks, advanced skills, and dog sports. 

Katie’s group classes are highly sought after and regularly attended by experienced dog handlers, veterinarians, and other trainers. Not only does she teach basic through advanced manners, obedience, and Canine Good Citizen prep and testing, but she has also created unique class curriculums including (but not limited to): Focus & Impulse Control for High Drive Dogs, Reliable Recall, Competition Heeling, Growly/Reactive Dogs, Advanced Games & Skills, and more than 6 levels of Tricks. Her Rally-O and Agility classes have helped to launch many dog and handler teams into successful sport dog careers, as well as assisting already competitive teams in improving their skills. 

Katie has easily trained tens of thousands of dogs (she lost count several years ago) over her career, allowing her to cultivate extensive knowledge and experience in working with all types of dogs as well as human learners and develop a vast skill set of methods and troubleshooting techniques for behavior modification, training, and perfecting performance skills.

Beyond her primary career of teaching private sessions and group classes, she also worked for several years as a horse trainer, was an On Set Safety Representative with American Humane Association making sure that animals were being treated humanely on the set of film and television productions, completed an internship training animals for the entertainment industry, was the expert trick training consultant on the successful book The Big Book of Tricks for The Best Dog Ever, has been interviewed about training and behavior for several publications, and has provided training demonstrations and performances for public events. 

With her own dogs she competes in agility, obedience, rally-o, and conformation, garnering many wins and competing at the national level. 

Katie is a CGC and Tricks Dog Evaluator, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), is Low Stress Handling and Fear Free Certified, and completed University of Washington’s Applied Animal Behavior Certificate program (UW-AAB). She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the Animal Behavior Society, the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, The Animal Behavior Management Alliance, the Valley Hills Obedience Club, the Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California, is an active working member of the Behavior Collaborative and Education sub-group of Human Animal Support Services, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America. 

Suzanne Knox

Obedience & Agility Trainer

Suzanne has five years of positive reinforcement obedience training. Her specialty is off-leash training, rock solid recalls, go to your place, impulse control, and basic manners.
She has two years of experience in agility training and she enjoys helping people start their new puppies with foundation training to accomplish their goals in both obedience or agility.

The joys of her life are her two wonderful dogs Ellie Mae and Ricky Bobby.

Ellie Mae, Australian Sheppard, received her PDCH title in 2019. Cynosport performance speed jumping finalist at finalist in 2018.
Cynosport snooker champion 14 inches in 2018.
Second place performance speed jumping in USDAA Western regional in 2018.
1st Pl., Western regional performance speed jumping in 2019
2nd place performance speed jumping Western regional in 2020.

Ricky Bobby, Border Collie,
USDAA Western regional grand Prix semifinalist in 2020.
USDAA western regional steeplechase semifinalist in 2020
Ricky Bobby earned a second place podium spot @ the PPPIDC western regional in Huntington Beach in 2021.
Ricky Bobby took second place Podium spot on the discovery plus channel summer dog games.

Ricky Bobby and Ellie Mae will be performing with the canine stars stunt dog traveling team in 2022

Energetic and outgoing, Suzanne enjoys seeing people having fun with the dogs and she loves to help.

Scott Pack

Lure Course Instructor

AKC Judge: Coursing Ability Test, Lure Coursing Test, Lure Coursing Trial

Long-term AKC/ASFA operator/equipment manager.
Operated for Greyhound National Coursing Specially

Course designer, Lure trial/CAT

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Beth Williams

P.T., A.P.T.

Beth Williams, P.T., A.P.T. has been a licensed physical therapist since graduating with honors from California State University Northridge in 1985. Inspired by her heart-dog Nitro’s successful recovery from hip surgery, she opened K9 Wellness Center in 1999 to provide physical therapy and rehabilitation for dogs (and the occasional bunny/cat/goat/horse) in Reno.  Her mission is "to prevent injury, promote health, and facilitate healing through exercise, education, physical therapy, and training". 

In 2004, Beth was honored to become one of the first two licensed animal physical therapists in Nevada and she continues to enjoy working with dogs recovering from injury or surgery, and those living with chronic neurological and orthopedic conditions.  During her career as a physical therapist for humans, she served as a geriatric clinical specialist for 20 years, pursued advanced training in bodywork and movement education, was certified in Pilates, and earned a master’s degree in counseling and educational psychology.  

Over the years Beth has been uniquely trained to help people and their pets heal in body, mind, and spirit.  She volunteered for many years as a Therapy Dog Inc. evaluator and enjoyed countless therapy dog team visits with her past dogs Nitro and Dragster. In 2021, she completed the Dancing Hearts Academy coaches’ training and expanded her work to help people and dogs cooperatively live their best lives together.  Beth believes that when we focus on understanding ourselves and others (dogs and humans), with a sense of humor and appreciation for our unique individuality and abilities/talents, life is much more enjoyable for everyone! 

Beth happily resides in Reno, Nevada with her beloved “pack”: husband Dave, Rottweiler KZ, horse Classy, and several chickens.  She and KZ enjoy training and competing in rat sports. KZ is the first Rottweiler to earn a NASDA bronze versatility title, and they are currently pursuing a masters title in barn hunt.

Melissa Goodman

My name is Melissa Goodman, and I am the owner of Mission Pawsitive Dog Training, which is based in Woodland Hills, CA. I am a certified dog Trainer through the Victoria Stilwell Academy For Dog Training & Behavior and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA). I offer training for everything from basic puppy training, obedience/life skills, and tricks, to more complex behavioral challenges, and a lot in between using reward-based techniques to make learning FUN. If the learning process is fun and rewarding, you will have a dog that wants to respond to you with enthusiasm! I enjoy helping people build the best possible relationship with their dogs, raising them to be confident and happy dogs that can thrive in our world. I am looking forward to being back in one of my favorite places, having fun at camp with all of you, and learning some new skills & activities! 

Wendy Hart

CGC Certified

Before she began training dogs professionally, Wendy has always had a passion for dogs since she was a young girl. Unfortunately, Wendy spent a lot of her younger life in rentals with “no dogs allowed,” and thus wasn’t allowed to have her own furry friend. However, this restriction didn’t hinder her love for dogs. Instead, she began volunteering at the local humane society, helping train dogs to prepare them for adoption, among other duties of care-taking. She also spent many of her summers training her Grandparent’s Great Dane.

Her love for animals lead her to other job opportunities working in pet stores, dog boarding facilities, and as a vet tech. This gave her the opportunities to broaden her knowledge and has resulted in over 20 years of experience in obedience training, behavioral consulting, and caring for dogs, among other animals. She continues with broadening her knowledge through many different channels, other trainers, books, and webinars. There is always more to learn.

Wendy is also an evaluator for American Therapy Pets. This provides her with an opportunity to practice her two passions, giving to others and love of animals.

Her main goal is for you to be able to enjoy your dog in every environment. This is accomplished through strengthening the bond and respect between you and your dog. She also takes into consideration that every dog and owners are unique, living individuals with different needs.

Wendy strives to make training fun for the dog and the owner.

Laura Nativo

CPDT-KA, KPA CTP

• Founder of Nativo Pet Company

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer

• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner

• Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional

• International Speaker at Animal Training & Veterinary Conferences

• TV Host of the new dog training series, Dog Masters

• National Spokesperson for Embrace Pet Insurance

• Resident Pet Expert of Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family for 5 years

• Celebrity Dog Mom to Penelope Supafly & Delilah Jane Sassafras, stars of A Dog & Pony Show movie,

Joe Bailey

Joe Bailey has been a dog person since his parents got him his first dog, a German Shepherd at 13 years old. They encouraged him to attend a basic obedience class with his new dog. After Joe retired from police work in 2009 his wife gifted him his first Border Collie and he has been an agility, rally and obedience competitor ever since. Looking for something to do in retirement, in 2015 Joe attended dog trainers school at a busy board and train facility. There he learned all facets of dog training, but wanted to specialize in behavior issues such as reactivity and aggression. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). He owns his own business and is a contract trainer for the Santa Barbara Humane. Joe lives in Lompoc, CA with his wife Beth and their five Border Collies including 9 year old Jameson who is his co-instructor.

Christine Young

• CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer

• Canine Enrichment Expert

• Recall Training for all levels

• Parkour Enthusiast

• Passion for Puppy Training

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Sarah Anderson

MA Ed., CPDT-KA, CSAT

With a Masters degree in Education, Sarah is a certified educator in multiple states. 

She has been training animals professionally for over 20 years and has been blessed to train everything from penguins to bison, wolves to tigers. 

Sarah never feels like she "knows it all" and is regularly attending continuing education and encouraging her fellow trainers to better their skills and knowledge too. Sarah gives you far more than a “dog training” class. She is a certified separation anxiety instructor, tricks trainer, and runs the only no-shock rattlesnake avoidance training in Nevada.

Lori Wells

College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies: Natural Animal Therapies Consultant

Portland Community College: Nutritional Therapy

Pet Partners: Pet Therapy Team-Certified: 4 years

Lori Bauer is a graduate of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies as a Natural Animal Therapies Consultant. Her training has allowed her to help pet parents navigate the ever changing world of diet and nutrition for both dogs and cats.  Lori discovered her passion for animal nutrition after graduating with her certificate in Nutritional Therapy at Portland Community College, during her time managing a small independent pet store in Chico, Ca. Her services include: diet and supplement recommendations for a healthy pet, critical care and disease management, weight loss consultations, diet recommendations for animals with allergies and food intolerances as well as home cooking for all life stages!  Lori’s main goal and purpose is to boost your pet’s natural healing capabilities holistically, while focusing on species appropriate nutrition and holistic treatment options.   Lori is joined by her new puppy, an American Labrador named Miller!  (wellspetnutrition.com)