Kris Snider
Animal Advocate, Enthusiastic Educator, Compassionate Listener
" If you like it (the behavior) then reward it (the dog). Sometimes this might look like nothing (a calm puppy), but most of the time that is what most pet owners want. Don't wait for something bad to happen to redirect. "
- Kris Snider
THE CATALYST
My passion for animals started before I could walk. My first dog was a Husky/Shepherd mix, Kilo, who was a few years old when I was born. We were inseparable and he was the first to teach me that a dogs bond is powerful. He was likely the reason I wanted to become a Veterinarian. Through my childhood and teen years there were many influential cats, dogs, and horses that I was fortunate enough to bond with, and learn invaluable lessons from. The most significant ones where CC (a Quarter Horse) and Chaz (a Boxer). They both taught me that our relationship was based on building a strong foundation of trust through communication.
GOOD FORTUNE
I got my first real job at a veterinary clinic and that set the course for me finding my first career as a Veterinary Technician. I received my Associates Degree in Applied Science and soon after became a Registered Veterinary Technician. As a Technician I was able to make a difference in other peoples companions through medicine. I was there for when they first got that cute 8 week old fluff ball, and guiding them through the tough adolescent years, watching them mature, and then helping their owners say their last goodbyes. As time would have it, I found that my patients mental well being was just as important as their physical well being. This revelation came shortly before a clinic switch and meeting Andrew Nelson. Andrew began to shape me into a Technician and Trainer that could encourage and nurture a bond based off of the dog gaining confidence and having tools to figure things out, and then be reinforced positively for doing so.
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THE CLEVER CANINE
Since becoming an Associate Trainer for the Clever Canine in 2015, I have worked with over 700+ clients in both in-home and group class settings. I am now Elite Fear Free Certified Veterinary Technician Professional, CPDT - KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) and an AKC S.T.A.R Puppy, Fit Dog, Tricks, and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Recently I have added to my qualifications of becoming a Service Dog Coach.
I am passionate about helping others build a strong bond with their dog through ethical ways of dog training.
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