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Rachel Michak, Professional Dog Trainer
(724) 847-0577
Full Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
I have always been a huge dog lover and I am very lucky to have my dream job working with dogs
everyday. I am fascinated by canine behavior and literally my entire life is training dogs, exercising dogs,
observing dogs, and talking about dogs. I have been training dogs professionally since 2006 although
my journey into the world of training began long before that. Keeping up to date on new ideas and
techniques is important to me so I subscribe to training journals, attend seminars, and network with other
trainers. I am very proud to say that numerous Beaver County veterinarians refer their clients to me
for training and behavior services.
In addition to my professional training, I have personally owned a number of behaviorally challenging
dogs and this experience has given me a unique perspective into just how hard it can be for owners to
live with, manage, and train problem dogs. There is nothing simple or easy about owing a dog with a
serious behavior problem - but having trainer who lives with those challenges and sincerely understands
can make a huge difference.
I am a Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). As a member of this organization, I
adhere to the ethics set forth in the APDT Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility. I am also an
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator.
Prior to starting my own professional training business, I worked full-time as an Animal Care Technician
at the Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC), South Burlington, Vermont where some of my
duties included performing adoptions and animal relinquishments. Before that, I studied Animal Science
at the University of Vermont and was fortunate to get a year-long hands-on internship at HSCC where I
worked closely with the on-staff dog behavior counselor to temperament test and evaluate shelter dogs to
determine adoptability. During this intensive internship, I also worked on behavior modification plans for
dogs to improve their adoptability, trained shelter dogs in basic manners through clicker training, and
helped create and monitor dog playgroups. I gained a huge amount of knowledge and experience about
behavior assessment, aggression, dog-dog communication, and was able to work with a wide variety of
breeds and temperaments.
My Pack currently consists of:
(724) 847-0577
Full Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
I have always been a huge dog lover and I am very lucky to have my dream job working with dogs
everyday. I am fascinated by canine behavior and literally my entire life is training dogs, exercising dogs,
observing dogs, and talking about dogs. I have been training dogs professionally since 2006 although
my journey into the world of training began long before that. Keeping up to date on new ideas and
techniques is important to me so I subscribe to training journals, attend seminars, and network with other
trainers. I am very proud to say that numerous Beaver County veterinarians refer their clients to me
for training and behavior services.
In addition to my professional training, I have personally owned a number of behaviorally challenging
dogs and this experience has given me a unique perspective into just how hard it can be for owners to
live with, manage, and train problem dogs. There is nothing simple or easy about owing a dog with a
serious behavior problem - but having trainer who lives with those challenges and sincerely understands
can make a huge difference.
I am a Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). As a member of this organization, I
adhere to the ethics set forth in the APDT Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility. I am also an
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator.
Prior to starting my own professional training business, I worked full-time as an Animal Care Technician
at the Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC), South Burlington, Vermont where some of my
duties included performing adoptions and animal relinquishments. Before that, I studied Animal Science
at the University of Vermont and was fortunate to get a year-long hands-on internship at HSCC where I
worked closely with the on-staff dog behavior counselor to temperament test and evaluate shelter dogs to
determine adoptability. During this intensive internship, I also worked on behavior modification plans for
dogs to improve their adoptability, trained shelter dogs in basic manners through clicker training, and
helped create and monitor dog playgroups. I gained a huge amount of knowledge and experience about
behavior assessment, aggression, dog-dog communication, and was able to work with a wide variety of
breeds and temperaments.
My Pack currently consists of:
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Zoe is my Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky mix. She has taught me
extensively about working with complex aggressive and reactive dogs.
Zoe was a stray I adopted from an animal shelter I was working at. She came
to me as a timid adolescent and matured into an explosively reactive
fear-aggressive dog with both strangers and other dogs.
After years of intensive behavior modification and clicker training, Zoe is greatly
improved - although she will never be "done" training and will always be
behaviorally challenged.
She is an amazing dog with a great sense of humor. She loves hiking,
swimming, chasing her green squeaky ball, and wrestling with my other dogs.
She is my best friend and simply an amazing dog.
extensively about working with complex aggressive and reactive dogs.
Zoe was a stray I adopted from an animal shelter I was working at. She came
to me as a timid adolescent and matured into an explosively reactive
fear-aggressive dog with both strangers and other dogs.
After years of intensive behavior modification and clicker training, Zoe is greatly
improved - although she will never be "done" training and will always be
behaviorally challenged.
She is an amazing dog with a great sense of humor. She loves hiking,
swimming, chasing her green squeaky ball, and wrestling with my other dogs.
She is my best friend and simply an amazing dog.
Giles is my retired racing Greyhound. He was adopted from a rescue group
in Vermont. Giles raced in Florida before being adopted by a family who later
returned him to the rescue. He then was bounced around to a number of foster
homes before I adopted him.
In addition to being a full-time couch potato, Giles is the official Canine Greeter
at my dog training classes since he loves meeting new people. He is also my
assistant on dog-dog aggression cases and has proven himself to be
extremely helpful and very dog-savvy in this job.
He loves to go for walks and starts his "helicopter" tail going the minute he
thinks we're going somewhere.
in Vermont. Giles raced in Florida before being adopted by a family who later
returned him to the rescue. He then was bounced around to a number of foster
homes before I adopted him.
In addition to being a full-time couch potato, Giles is the official Canine Greeter
at my dog training classes since he loves meeting new people. He is also my
assistant on dog-dog aggression cases and has proven himself to be
extremely helpful and very dog-savvy in this job.
He loves to go for walks and starts his "helicopter" tail going the minute he
thinks we're going somewhere.
Zippy is my All-American Mixed Breed. My best guess? Hound, German
Shepherd, and maybe a little Mountain Cur.
Zippy was adopted at 11 weeks old from From Heaven to Earth Rescue in New
Philadelphia, Ohio. Zip loves to hike in the woods, shred dog toys, and splash
in the lake. He loves wrestling with other dogs and would play 24/7 if he could.
He's a wicked smart, independent, and intense dog with a tough hound
mentality. Zippy would challenge all but the most experienced of dog owners
so he's extremely lucky to have been adopted by a professional trainer.
Shepherd, and maybe a little Mountain Cur.
Zippy was adopted at 11 weeks old from From Heaven to Earth Rescue in New
Philadelphia, Ohio. Zip loves to hike in the woods, shred dog toys, and splash
in the lake. He loves wrestling with other dogs and would play 24/7 if he could.
He's a wicked smart, independent, and intense dog with a tough hound
mentality. Zippy would challenge all but the most experienced of dog owners
so he's extremely lucky to have been adopted by a professional trainer.
| In Memory of: |
| Lakotah July 2008-October 23, 2008 I adopted Lakotah, a 12 week old Husky/Shepherd mix, from a pound in Ohio. I had big plans in store for this sweetheart but sadly by the time the pound allowed him to go home, he was extremely emaciated and he died of pneumonia just one week later. |
| Bluebell December 25, 1997-January 19, 2005 Bluebell was a once-in-a-lifetime dog. She was silly, dignified, and unbelievably social. Bluebell knew dozens of tricks and was trained in basic agility. Despite having a severe case of separation anxiety, Bluebell was a phenomenal dog. |
| Fletch December 23, 1997-January 22, 2004 Many dog trainers have owned a "problem dog" who launched them into the world of training and behavior. My 2nd greyhound, Fletch, was the reason I became a dog trainer. He was an amazingly sweet and funny dog but also seriously aggressive. His behavior issues were complex and overwhelming. I am deeply thankful to him for the lessons he taught me. |
