The organizers of Drop-in
Dog Training have a combined 40 years of dog training and exhibiting experience in a wide variety of dog sports. Our
training philosophy is positive reinforcement based; we are strongly influenced by Karen Pryor, Gary Wilkes, Ian Dunbar and
Leslie Nelson.
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Additional assistance will be provided by Ruth Blakeslee and Sara Besaw.
Each has several years experience with a variety of purebred and rescue dogs both of their own and in shelter environments.
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Deb Kreider
Deb Kreider has experience in traditional
obedience, rally obedience, conformation showing, tracking, therapy, agility, and dog powered sports. She is a member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the International Siberian Husky Club and the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club. She has
worked with a variety of breeds, including terriers, German Shepherds, Akitas, Shiba Inus, Siberian Huskies and
All Americans. DebK also operates a boarding kennel and offers private training.

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Deb Pica
Deb Pica has experience in traditional
obedience, rally obedience, field work, and dog powered sports. She is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
and the Golden Retriever Club of America. She is a Paramedic and a Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Pet First
Aid instructor. She and her Golden Retriever Jasmine are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new puppy.

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