Karlene has been working at Zucco's for almost 3 years now. Before she came to Zucco's, she had worked in several kennel/daycare facilities for a total of over 6 years. She has apprenticed under several trainers over the years and has attended several training seminars. She is currently a full time student a UMaine and once she graduates she will be heading to North Carolina to train with professional trainer Jerry Bradshaw at his canine school. She has the ability to read dog's emotional state and can successfully improve this state in order to train effectively. Karlene has the exceptional ability to work with fear-reactie and anxious dogs. She has the ability to to use these skills to provide basic obedience and advanced training. She is continuing to complete her apprenticeship and will be offering private lessons and also day training at Zucco's 

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Karlene is also AKC certified to hold AKC certifying classes for: S.T.A.R. puppy classes, canine good citizen, community canine, urban CGC, video home manors and Trick Dog Tests!