Mystic Paws Academy

Heather Pohlman, Owner

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." - Steve Jobs

 

I have a deep passion for dog training! I started showing when I was 6 years old, and at 7 I earned my first Best in Show and Best of Tricks with my first Sheltie, Ginger. Over the years I've learned multiple techniques and tricks, having trained protection dogs to show dogs. I stick with positive reinforcement because, honestly, it works best if you want to have an amazing bond with your dog. My life has been graced with some amazing dogs in the past, and currently I have two Shetland Sheepdogs, a Border Collie, and a Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla. Tango, my youngest dog, is working in Barnhunt, obedience, tricks, and of course, she's one of our canine educators! I also have three cats, one of whom I've taught tricks to!​​

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I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Canine Conditioning Coach, and Stunt Dog Instructor and Judge through Do More With Your Dog, and a member of APDT. I am a Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator, a Treiball Instructor, and working on certifying as a Hoopers instructor.