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* CTA-CDTK, FFCP - DT, Certified Dog Trainer who graduated from Catch Canine     Trainers Academy.

* He is Fear Free Certified &  owns S&W.

* S&W is Keith's second successful dog training, walking & pet sitting business.         He sold A Tender Touch Pet Services in 2005 upon relocating to Bend. ​                                   

* Worked with a baboon

* Worked with a wolf from the movie White Fang 2

* 26 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

 

* 16 years as a Dog Trainer

* 12 years as the General Manager of 2 Grooming

   Salons

* 12 years as a Cat & Dog Groomer

 

* Graduated from West Paw School of Dog Grooming

* 9 years as Owner / Operator of 2 successful pet service businesses

* 4 years as a Veterinary Assistant

 

* 2 years working at a reptile shop

* 2 years working at a kennel

* 1 year working at The Humane Society​

 

* Experienced caring for ferrets, farm animals, reptiles & more

* Experienced training & caring for deaf, blind, reactive, aggressive, fearful,                 anxious, elderly & young dogs

* Experienced in helping mama dogs & puppies during the birthing process

* Lifelong cat & dog parent​                   

 

 

Nalina's animal related experience includes:

 

* ACOI, ACOII, FFCP - PS, DTA, twice certified Animal Control Officer

* Fear Free Certified Professional Pet Sitter

* 21 years of learning about dog training (hands on, videos & literature) while               married to a dog trainer

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* 16 years as a Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

* 9 years as a Dog Trainer Assistant 

* 4.5 years as Owner / Operator of Sits & Wiggles

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* 1 year volunteering with The Humane Society

* Experienced caring for blind, reactive, fearful, anxious, elderly & young dogs

* Experienced caring for exotics, farm animals & common household pets

* Lifelong cat & dog parent

 

Keith & Nalina have been providing pet care services to the Bend community since 2012. They enjoy being with their two & four legged kiddos, traveling, meeting new people & animals, & connecting with nature.