Training Service

Elise Terry

*** ** ****** **** *** ****, Webster, Texas 77598 706-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional

Summary

I am a life-long pet owner and animal lover with a comprehensive background in all

aspects of animal care and service. I have become a dedicated Dog Trainer

commit ted to helping pet owners safely and humanely control their pets' behavior. I

develop lasting ties with all pets and pet owners that I have helped. I use positive

reinforcement, including the clicker-t raining technique. I am comfortable caring for

a wide range of domestic pets, from dogs to aquatic animals.

Skills

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• Dog training certification

• Strong attention to detail

• Clicker-technique specialist

• Resourceful

• Animal shelter volunteer

• Enthusiastic

• Flexible schedule

• Works well outdoors

• Team player

• Confident

• Strong written and verbal communicator

• Organized

Work History

Pet Trainer / Pet Care Associate

09/2012 to Current

PetSmart

1921 Gulf Fwy S Dickinson, TX 77539

• Employs positive reinforcement with animals, including using the "clicker-

training" method.

• Advises owners regarding animal care and supplementary t raining at home.

• Evaluates animals to determine their temperaments, abilities and aptitude

for training.

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.

• Observes animals' physical conditions to detect illness.

• Maintains an accurate and detailed log and inventory of animals, food and

equipment.

Education

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Bachelor of Science: Marine Biology, Current

Texas A& M at Galveston - 1001 Texas Clipper Road Galveston, TX 77551

Volunteer Experience

Pickens Animal Rescue

Shelter and Adoptions

June 07- August 07

June 08- August 08

Responsibilities:

• Maintained a sanitary overall condition of Rescue Ranch.

• Filed the past adoption forms, in-take forms, general administrative work. Preparing pet folders for each fostered pet and keeping them current.

• Provided assistance to a veterinarian in giving routine checkups and

administering medications to shelter animals.

• Developed and maintained dog handling skills with routine feeding, cleaning,

and exercising of rescue dogs.

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