Robin Khasse
Level 1 Instructor
“ I created Butthead Dogs and started out in dog training like most trainers do - because of a problem dog. Trotter, my dog, was finally diagnosed with thyroid disease. Because it took over 1.5 years to get sorted out, I was left with a ton of bad learned behavior. The journey to teach Trotter a better way led me to Jay Jack of Next Level Dogs and his seminar “Play As The Way”. This is where I first met Ashley and learned about drag work as well as other play to build relationship, train better behaviors, and biologically fulfill a dog’s needs. I fell in love with drag work that day and as Ashley has unrolled her Canine Resistance Training Program (CRT), I couldn’t wait to get started with it.
My training style revolves around the least amount of conflict with the dog. Not managing behavior; instead, helping dogs feel at peace in their environment. CRT aligns perfectly with that. I want my dogs to be happy, healthy members of the family for their lifetime. Just like people, dogs need their bodies and minds cared for to make that happen. CRT is that tool for all dog breeds to physically work out in a safe and structured way. You’ll watch confidence and joy overflow from your dog while spending quality time working together WITH you. A deeper partnership is formed, and your relationship goes to a whole new level. The journey I’ve had with my two dogs during the certification process for CRT Level 1 has been incredible. It has inspired me to go further into the CRT program, so I can help as many people/dogs as possible. I have also started a GRC DogSports club called Dogs Fit For Life in Pennsauken, NJ. This is another great way to spend time doing activities with your dog. One of the sports is weight pull and I’m going to be so honored to be able to assist so many in getting their dogs ready to compete in the weight pull by taking them through the foundational program of CRT to ensure they are fit both mentally and physically to compete safely and do their very best.”
To get in touch with Robin, please send her an email to buttheaddogs@gmail.com.
Carla Scramstad
Level 1 Instructor
“As a self-proclaimed dog nerd, I am always striving to learn more about dogs and how we can improve the quality of their lives and our relationships with them. I came across CRT when looking for a healthy outlet for my personal dog. Gibson’s strong love of conflict and what I ultimately found, was so much more than I ever expected. While he built muscles, he also built mental toughness, confidence, endurance, and trust. What surprised me the most were the changes I experienced during our CRT sessions. My perspective shifted, my training goals reevaluated, and within just weeks our relationship improved significantly because of it he became the more content and our bond stronger than ever. As a trainer I see the value in CRT for all dogs but it is the dogs titled difficult, aggressive, fearful or reactive that I know can benefit the most. These dogs and their humans are often isolated, frustrated and stressed. I know those feeling well because I have been there to. Being able to open up the world for them is an incredible thing. That is one of the many reasons I love CRT. No matter what your goals are, behavioural, physiological or relationship-based there is a spot for you here and I bet you will gain much more than you expect. I'm Carla Scramstad a dog trainer from Lockport, Manitoba, Canada. I am a Professional member of IACP, a lifetime GRC member, Certified in Canine First Aid, a Level1 Certified CRT instructor, and I am excited to help guide you on your CRT journey!”
To get in touch with Carla, visit the following website:
https://allaycanine.wordpress.com/
Heather Maio Allen
Level 1 Instructor
"I live in the Rochester, NY area with my husband and our misfit band of dogs. I have always had a passion for dogs, and was a Foster Coordinator for a local rescue for many years. One reason I got into CRT was because I was very interested in the way it could work in conjunction with rehabilitation, as well as just being a preventative to injuries. In my “past life” I owned and operated a Pilates studio where my focus was on post-rehab, spinal realignment and muscular re-education. I was drawn to the similarities. The other reason I got into CRT, is because I knew there had to be a safer way to condition and train a dog for competition. I have competed with one of my dogs in the past, and if I knew then, what I know now, it would have been a game changer. After going through the Level I certification, I have not lost the want to get back into competition with my one dog, but I realized that this work is deep. It is about you being with your dog, and actually forming a team. My dog Arlo, who went through the certification with me, is not a dog for competition. He is a buddy dog, who got stronger physically, but mentally as well. The value in the conditioning is amazing, but the value in the bonding, and trust built between dog and handler has no limits. CRT is not just for the tough, strong dog that needs something to do, but it is suited to work in tandem with rehab, can potentially help a dog avoid surgery, but can also help an older dog maintain some muscle mass. CRT has brought a lot of joy into my life, and has rekindled my passion."
Katie Gallagher
Level 1 Instructor
“I have always had a love of animals from a very young age. My mom tells me at the moment I could walk I used to go up to every stray dog I saw! As soon as I lived on my own I had 2 dogs within 4 months and I couldn't ever imagine my life without at least 2 :) I started my journey of dog training 9 years ago. After my certification I worked at a local animal shelter, then moved on to work under a master trainer. After that I was given the opportunity to run a new doggy daycare and just in the last year I decided to become my own boss and start my training and walking business Kate's K-9's. I have never liked school, but my passion for dogs and learning as much as I can on how to help them has me traveling all over for workshops. Last year I attended Ashley's Canine Resistance Training Workshop and fell in love!! Let me back up by saying at the time I attended the workshop I was teaching a Weight Pull Class and realized how much better I could make things for the dogs and when I got back I completely revamped my program. My 'special' girl Hope is who I took through Ashley's program as part of my certification. I say 'special' because she was highly reactive with high anxiety. After taking her through the Building Blocks program, she has become calmer, less reactive and our bond has grown considerably. I also started my girl Gypsy in the program, after she was diagnosed with congenital double hip dysplasia and neurological damage to her spine that caused her back end to wobble. Within 2 months of CRT she has built up 4cm of muscle on both back legs and stopped wobbling!! I just recently started my old boy in the program who was diagnosed with Bridging Spondylosis and I cant wait to see the results! My journey through CRT started just wanting to make my class better and has evolved into an intense passion of mine! I am starting a club through a local daycare and plan on getting CRT into our local shelter. I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the CRT team and I am looking forward to Digging Deeper into my training and learning even more!
Kaylyn Deibel
Level 1 Instructor
“We have all heard the term “foster fail,” that people use when they foster a dog, fall in love, and end up adopting the dog. Well, my life is the other side of failed fosters; I take the dogs that the foster parents have given up on or cannot continue to keep in their home, typically for behavioral reasons. I have been working in rescue for 17+ years, and working in the veterinary field for 15+ years. As a die hard rescue girl and a veterinary technician, it was only natural that I got into dog training, behavior, nutrition and fitness. I have been professionally training dogs for 8+ years and learning something new everyday, from every dog I encounter. Upon finding CRT, I was blown away at the amazing physical benefits that it could do for my dogs, and potentially, help my damaged foster dogs and veterinary clients. The thing about CRT that I didn’t expect to be such a huge impact was the bonding and confidence that it gave my dog and I as a team. I completed the building blocks program with my dog, Toad. Toad was the pit bull puppy that I happily foster failed to adoption as a shy pup. He was going to be my ambassador pit bull, my demonstration dog, the great example of what the breed is and should be like… Until I used all of the tricks I had up my sleeve for shy dogs and none of them helped him. He hit a plateau and I didn’t know how else to help him be the dog that I knew he could be. Within just a few sessions of CRT, I could not believe the amount of self-confidence he gained in himself, and that is not something that you can teach or train, but you can show them how amazing they can be by going through the CRT program properly. My goal as a CRT instructor is to help every dog that I can become as mentally, physically, and emotionally stable as possible.
To get in touch with Kaylyn, please email
Kaylyn.fbhounds@gmail.com
Linnea Lyckberg
Level 1 Instructor
“I am the co-owner and head trainer of Walk & Train Edinburgh. Currently finishing my PhD in Psychology, I have a passion for studying the Human-Dog Bond. On the business side, my main interests lie in group socialization of reactive dogs, and using sport principles to encourage people to have more fun with their pet dogs. I became interested in drag weight when I was looking for an activity for my personal dog, which would provide an intense and satisfying outlet without adding high arousal. Having practiced Canine Resistance Training for almost two years, it is still one of our favorite moments of the week. I am looking forward to being able to offer CRT sessions to my clients to help further improve their fitness and behavior, reducing frustration and increasing their sense of fulfilment.’
Linnea is the first to represent CRT in Europe. If you are interested in how the CRT program works, and want to get started, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!
l.lyckberg@gmail.com
Raechel Clevenger
Level 1 Instructor
“My love of animals began as a child, as it does for many people. I grew up in a home with a mother who loved animals and deeply instilled that love in me at an early age. I began working as a kennel assistant as soon as I was old enough to work. I began work as a veterinary technician in 1999, working my way up to assistant manager. After doing years of work in the veterinary field, I decided to switch careers and begin training dogs. I graduated from Greater Phoenix Dog Training Academy in November of 2001. In 2004 I began working for Animal Attitudes Dog Training. A few years later, I started Desert Winds Dog Training and began offering training to the greater Phoenix area in 2007. I have loved the experience of working with many families and dogs since. I have a strong passion for learning and have attended numerous seminars and conferences over the years, including Jay Jack, Chad Mackin and Pat Stuart. I am a proud member of the IACP and have attended conferences in 2018 and 2019. I love incorporating biological fulfillment and clarity through play into my training. I share my home in Arizona with my 2 dogs Diesel and Gracie(adding a Belgian Malinois puppy in 2020) along with my 3 younger children ( I am the proud mom of 6 kids and 4 grandchildren). I am currently joining with Matt Bourgoin to start Canine Metrics Dog Training and put our CRT certification to work.”
To get in touch with Raechel or Matt, feel free to send her an email via caninemetrics@gmail.com
Matt Bourgoin
Level 1 Instructor
Canine Metrics, Arizona
I was born and raised in southern Arkansas where I grew up
with many varieties of hunting dogs, from waterfowl to hog dogs. I took my
first dog to obedience classes at the age of 12, and at 16 started training my
first retriever in obedience and duck hunting. I was given the privilege to be a
significant part of this training and to learn alongside my dog. This began a
love of training for me and I have been working with and training dogs ever
since in some capacity, from fostering to just helping friends. I was always
told that training dogs professionally couldn’t make a living so as I pursued
other professions where I spent 14 years in the optometric field as an
optician, optometric technician, and lab manager. I kept my love of training
alive helping dogs in any way I could. I had the honor to eventually work under
various established trainers such as Luciano Aguilar of Presidential K9.
Luciano showed me the evolution of training from the old school techniques I
was taught and how they had evolved over the years. As I learned, I was able to
train with new and better methods. I was introduced to the sport of dock diving
and loved it. My lab, Blackie (passed away in mid-2019) finished 4th in his
division at Dockdogs Worlds in 2017. I also have worked my personal dogs in
some protection work, agility and herding. I currently share my life with a
10-year-old APBT and a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, with a Malinois puppy to be
added in early 2020.
Most recently I have been employed in various capacities at
Yavapai Humane Society. I started at YHS around 2013 where I worked as a
veterinary technician until 2016, when I moved to California. While in
California I had the opportunity to train dogs privately and I also worked at a
VCA Emergency Hospital.
In 2017 I was later offered the position as Behavioral
Supervisor at Yavapai Humane Society, a position I am still currently at. This
job allows me exposure to a large variety of dogs. The canines that come to us
at the humane society have varying behavior from well-mannered to very
reactive. I often have no background information on them and must figure these
animals out by observation alone. The stressful environment complicates matters
more and I must rely on my skills to asses them accurately. I have found great
satisfaction in this process and each of the dogs teach me something every day
whether it be about myself, something I may have forgotten or something new
about canines in general. I have attended multiple seminars, including Jay Jack
and Pat Stuart, and have a passion for learning and growing through education
and other trainers. I am also a member of the IACP and attended the 2019
conference.
I started Canine
Metrics Dog Training with Raechel Clevenger in 2019, and plan to put my CRT
certification to use with both sport and pet dogs, allowing clients to see the
benefits of this form of biological fulfillment. In the new year, I will be
pursuing various certifications involving advanced canine training and handling
skills that will bring a level of clear communication to both clients and their
pets.
The CRT program offers so much to both human and canine. If
you are just simply looking for an outlet for your dog’s energy or if you are
looking for more out of the both of you. I have personally watch both my dogs
grow in independence and their core strength and physical bodies are visibly
stronger. I myself have found it very spiritual and peaceful. Watching the
relationship between human and canine grow is an amazing wonder to watch.
To contact Matt, reach out to caninemetrics@gmail.com
Level 1 Instructor
Ringwood, Victoria
I became interested in dog training 6 years ago whilst trying to find answers to my Maltese Cross dog Marz Barre’s problems, his dog aggression and leash pulling. Through trial and error, I was able to make improvements with his aggression, but did not have the same effect with his leash pulling. Walks with him became stressful, unenjoyable and felt more like a task I was obligated to do in order to be a ‘good dog owner’. They were not fun for Marz either. It was heartbreakingly obvious to me that he was struggling internally with trying to please me by keeping the lead slack. No amount of treats, praise, bribing or corrections could compare to what he really wanted: to pull!
I first heard about CRT when Jay Jack and Chad Mackin visited Melbourne, Australia in 2018. This was the first time I had heard about weight pulling in general and I thought it might just be the solution for Marz, not to mention a fun activity for him. At the time, I saw CRT as a stepping stone to weight pull. It wasn’t until I actually watched the Building Blocks Program that I saw all the other benefits that CRT could provide my dogs: confidence building, strong relationship development, body conditioning, and so much more!
The BB program was a complete game changer for both Marz Barre and myself. Marz Barre has learnt to be less frantic and anxious on walks and instead focuses on the task at hand; and he has become more confident and driven in general. His drive and energy have increased beyond all expectations, not to mention his aggression and reactivity have become almost non-existent. As soon as he sees me carrying his harness and chains, he knows he’s going to be doing drag work and becomes very excited. Once he begins a session, his body language exudes happiness and contentment, both mentally and physically. As for me, it has opened up an entirely and, I must say, an enjoyably different world for me; one that I am very passionate and fascinated with. Thanks to CRT, I have not only developed an interest in canine physiotherapy, but have finally created a career path for myself by becoming a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and along with my certificate in vet nursing, fulfill my passion to help as many dogs and owners as I can.
For more information on getting started with Alliesha, you can email marveldogs@gmail.com
Barbara White-Willner, CDT-P
Level 1 Instructor
Tallahassee, Florida
barbara@k9sol.info
I have always shared my life and home with dogs—a Lab, three
collies, and six German Shepherds--and cannot imagine a life without them. But as a shepherd owner, I have also seen
four of my girls suffer terribly from structure issues despite looking for good
breeding and providing the best care—including rehab—that I knew. I now have River, a young shepherd, with
almost endless energy. When I read
Ashley’s descriptions of how CRT can (A) bleed off excess energy to improve
behavior in addition to (B) building up muscles to support any future
structural problems I was convinced. What I also found is the resistance training
has provided River and I special time together and an activity she loves. All I have to say is, “Want to go pull?” and
Riv’s waiting at the door.
My goal is to incorporate this activity with clients at part of K9SOLgetFIT. So many dogs have behavior problems with the
root cause being not enough exercise and fulfillment. The owners get desperate, take them to daycare where the problems only get worse; this could be an exciting
solution.
Leah Lykos
Level 1 Instructor
Chattanooga, TN
I found Canine Resistance Training through another trainer who recommended it to me, and I knew it was the right program for me and my dogs. Not only have they gotten in great physical shape (at ages 10 and 13), but it's actually their emotional well-being that has seen the greatest benefit. My whole training philosophy revolves around the dog's want, and often real need, to do constructive work. Ashley's program strikes the crucial balance between actual work and fun work-out activity that provides loads of bonding between dog and owner.
I was honestly so impressed by my dogs' love of CRT. The higher the weight, the more excited they are to pull. I'm happy to share this experience with other owner's so they can realize the true potential of their dogs, and the deep bond this type of work can create. I hope more people will get on board with this style of training, which allows the dog to build confidence through their partnership with the handler."
Contact info: https://www.caninemovementlab.com/