About me
Hello! My name is Emily Dzenowski Kim, and I am a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer with the CCPDT or Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers.
My goal is to foster growth and success of the pets and people in my community.
Having worked in both non-profit and public animal welfare. I know first hand how difficult it can be for shelter dogs to acclimate to a home environment. My services utilize the skills I have acquired from 12 years of experience working with animals in Texas shelters, and rescues. Currently – Personal dog trainer in Austin Texas.
My focus is to foster the successful integration of dogs into their adoptive families and community, by preparing them for a life in a home environment.
Experience
Professional Dog Trainer in Austin Texas
Present
Driving to client’s home for consultation.
Communicating and documenting issues to owner.
Writing treatment plans to continue training and checking in with clients to monitor progress.
Offering other care if needed; walking, sitting, bathing etc.
Lead Animal Trainer at Operation Kindness
Feb 2017 – Jun 2018
Created treatment plans for animals.
Counseled new adopters who were having issues with their new pets.
Lead Animal Care Specialist at Operation Kindness
Oct 2015 to Feb 2017
Created and implemented enrichment program for shelter animals.
Managed behavioral development of requiring animals.
Lead Animal Care Technician at Operation Kindness
Mar 2014 to Oct 2015
Trained and supervised new staff members on proper handling and grouping.
Set up daily schedules and documented behavior issues of animals.
Animal Care Technician at Operation Kindness
Apr 2013 to Mar 2014
Provided basic needs of cats and dogs (Multiple walks throughout the day, prepping & sanitizing kennels and yards for incoming animals, etc).
Provided consultation for potential adopters.
Made appropriate playgroups for dogs and determined which cats are suited to free-roam with other cats on the floor.
Education
CPDT-KA Certified
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Sep 2018
Bachelor of Science
Texas Wesleyan University
May 2012
Testimonials
“Emily treats every animal she works with like her own. She has a ton of experience researching animal behavior and training. She has a deep love for animals and devoted her life to finding ways to spend as much time with them as possible.”
“Emily is the best. I trust her more than anyone with my dog, who has a handful of behavioral issues. She’s an expert in dog behavior and training, and she is so compassionate towards animals.”
“Emily was the best sitter we’ve ever used, period. She is so warm and caring. She was completely unfazed by our elder pug’s special needs.”
“Emily has helped me work with my puppy on his naughty behaviors numerous times. He LOOOVES Emily, and she gives him all that love right back. She’s not only a great dog person, she’s also a great person in general!”
“Not only is she sweet and wonderful person, her love for dogs shines through in everything she does, including how well she treated Tika. I can’t thank her enough for how considerate and thoughtful she was towards my little fur baby.”
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