A Diamond In-The-Ruff Dog Training
Lansing, MI 48912
517-589-0477
Business Highlights
Beth Spanski, B.A. Beth is a certified Service Dog trainer. She has worked with service and hearing dogs for the physically challenged since 1994. Beth is an American Kennel Club certified evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen Test. She has over 30 years experience instructing puppy, beginners, and advanced classes (through open and utility obedience). She has a bachelors degree in psychology, and is certified in counseling. Beth has attended over fifty seminars, which featured speakers from around the world. She continues to attend seminars on all aspects of training, health, diet, and husbandry. She has implemented facility dog programs and Pet therapy programs. She has organized and implemented reading programs. She worked for three years as a zookeeper at the Detroit Zoological Institute, and trained chimpanzees to accept arm injections. She also worked six years as a veterinary assistant. Since 1978 she has competed in American and Canadian Kennel Club obedience and agility trials and has earned over 70 titles on 11 breeds of dogs. Some examples of these are listed below. For ease of reading, the dogs name is listed first, then breed, then accomplishments. Training champions since 1978:, OTCH Gingerbread Am/Can UDT. (Obedience Trial Champion, Tracking Dog, Schnauzer), OTCH Calli Am/Can UDT. TT. (Obedience Trial Champion, Tracking Dog, Belgian Shepherd), Jazzie Am/Can C.D.X. registered therapy dog (Cairn Terrier), Skye C.G.C. certified demo service dog (Cairn Terrier, Am/Can Conformation Champion AG2, CD Amy CD. HC. NJC (Australian Cattledog), Rescued dog: AG2 Colt OAC, OJC (Terrier-Dachshund cross), Rescued dog: U.K.C. Agility Champion AG2, U-CD Jette CD, OAP, OAJP.EJC,OAC, RN, TN-N, CD-H: registered therapy dog and service dog ( Lab ), Rescued dog: AG1 Spike (French Bulldog), Rescued dog: UAG1 Madison NAC (Sheltie), Rescued dog: Awesome NAC (German Shepherd Dog), Rescued dog: UAG1 Magic OAJ, TN-O, CL1-R, CL2-H, CL3-F, Therapy Dog and service dog (German Shepherd Dog), Caleb, Therapy Dog (German Shepherd Dog), Mick, Therapy Dog (Australian Shepherd) We have over four locations in the greater Lansing area to serve you. Call us today for class or private lessons. We can help you have a happy, obedient dog!
Products Offered
Pet Supplies
Special Services Offered
Private Breeders Only
Services Offered
Agility Training, Obedience Training, Horse Training, Training & Obedience, Pet Sitting / Pet Walking Services, In Your Home Pet Sitting
Licenses, Certifications, Accreditations
Insured / Bonded, References
Specialty
Dogs & Puppies, Horses, Birds & Parrots, Goats, Cats & Kittens
Facilities
Dog Boarding, Fenced Exercise Area, Group Play Area
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