Christy Griffin
Director of Training
Clinical Canine Behaviorist
Who is Christy?
- Over 20 years of experience
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Behavior College – General Studies
- Animal Behavior College – Training Shelter Dogs
- Animal Behavior College – Pet Diet and Nutrition
- Absolute Dogs – Pro Trainer
- Dr Sophia Yin – Separation Anxiety in Dogs
- Dr Sophia Yin – Canine Aggression
- Ford K9 Scent Detection – Building a Reliable
Indication
- Cornerstone Gundog Academy
- Really Real Relaxation PRO – Building a Relaxed
Dog
- Currently enrolled in Canine Behavior College
to become a Level 6 Clinical Animal Behaviorist
What real-world experience does Christy have?
Within the 20 years of helping owners with their pets, Christy also spent 4 years working with shelter dogs and 5.5 years training service dogs for veterans. In addition to presenting at service dog conferences all over the United States. Christy also competes in various dog sports with her own dogs including, Rally Obedience, CGC, Agility, Tricks, Fitness, Fast CAT, Coursing, Fetch, Obstacle Runs, Barn Hunt, and Dock Diving.
What is Christy’s Training Philosophy?
Dogs aren’t doing anything alone; we expect them to walk with us, come to us, and to listen when we speak. We are a team, so my mission in life is to help dog owners be the best leader, friend, and teammate to their dogs.
What makes Christy different?
Christy has been training dogs for 22 years, yet she believes in continuing her education annually and staying up to date with the latest research about dogs and dog behavior. Her years of experience with dogs and their owners has made her patient with both ends of the leash. Over the years she has raised 13 of her own dogs, so she knows what it is like to live with her own advice. She has lived with dog aggression, small animal aggressions, high energy, and difficult to motivate dogs. She has resolved these issues and many more in her own home so she knows firsthand how effective her advice will be.
What is Christy’s personality?
Christy is passionate about the well-being of dogs, their minds, bodies, and spirits. In this, her personality can be one track and one dimensional. She lives for dogs; there is no doubt about that!
More about Christy and her life:
Christy has 6 dogs currently and 2 human kids. Her first “pack” of 6 comprised of all rescue dogs pulled from various situations. One being court ordered to go to a trainer or be euthanized. She was a severe bite case, who never bit another person once she got her. Her current group of 6 dogs are from breeders, washed service dogs, or owners who couldn’t keep their dogs anymore. She enjoys daily walks and various dog sports!
