Staff Profile

Sidney

Position at Tucker Pup's:

Dog Trainer

Professional certifications:

CTC - Certification for Dog Training & Behavior Consulting
FFCP - Fear Free Certified Professional
CSAT - Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer

Prior professional dog experience:

I shadowed at multiple veterinary clinics and volunteered at shelters. I was also a pet sitter and dog walker for over 8 years.

My pets:

Stanley: Chihuahua/Min Pin/Terrier Mix, 3 years old
Harry: Pomeranian/Yorkie Mix, 2 years old

Training taken:

I graduated from Jean Donaldson's dog training certification program called The Academy for Dog Trainers. I also received a certification from Fear Free Pets and am a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Since receiving my CTC from The Academy for Dog Trainers, I now specialize in Separation Anxiety training and have a certification from Malena DeMartini's program called the Separation Anxiety Certification Program (SACP).

Favorite breeds:

I love all kinds of terriers

Favorite activities:

I love to crochet and bake. I am currently gaining experience baking sourdough.

Future career goals:

My future career goals are to continue to support families who have dogs struggling with Separation Anxiety and continue to gain experience working Separation Anxiety case.

Other interests:

Aside from crocheting and baking, I love to play competitive women's sand volleyball and coed indoor and sand volleyball.

Graduated from:

Graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Did you know?

I am a foster for the only exotic, foster-based animal rescue in the Chicagoland area- CLEAR. We are currently fostering a corn snake, named Strega, who is waiting to find his forever home.