Kelly Pollard came to dog training after years of caring for premature babies, one Bark Busters lesson in her own living room, and with a house full of very determined dachshunds.
Kelly is your Bark Busters trainer in London, St. Thomas and Strathroy. We asked her what brought her to training, which breeds she cannot resist, and what she wishes every dog owner knew.
What Brought You to Dog Training?
“I was a NICU nurse, in the premature baby unit, for 30 years before I became a trainer. You could even say, because it is the truth, that from my very first lesson as a Bark Busters client I thought ‘wow, I would love to have this job!’
From that first lesson as a client I was so impressed with the system, how it worked with my dogs, how much sense it made and how much I learned in a single day, that I literally said to myself ‘I would love to do that job!’ I’ve now been a trainer with Bark Busters for the last 10 years”
What Is Your Favourite Breed?
“I have to confess, I have a soft spot for mini dachshunds. I love their tenacity and even their stubbornness – it makes training a challenge, but it is so very worth it when you end up with a better relationship with your dog.
Right now I share my life with a Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix I rescued after he was found running the streets. He was one or two years old when I got him, and he is four or five now. After four dachshunds, I am getting to experience completely different personalities and traits, going from stubborn, independent and territorial to quiet, shy and nervous. Trainers are always learning!”
What Is a Favourite Moment You Have Had While Training?
“I absolutely love it when a client says ‘wow, that was so much easier!’ Or when, at the end of a lesson, their usually crazy dog is calm and relaxed and they ask ‘who is this dog, and where did you hide my dog?'”
What Do You Wish You Could Tell Every Dog Owner?
“Dogs are not furry humans. They do not think like humans, they think like dogs! Getting inside their head and seeing the world through their eyes is fascinating.”
Ready to Work With Kelly?
If you live in London, St. Thomas, Strathroy or the surrounding communities, Kelly is your local Bark Busters trainer. As a certified Behaviour Therapist and Grand Master Trainer, she has helped more than 1,000 dogs and families across southwestern Ontario with dog aggression, separation anxiety, puppy training, leash pulling, excessive barking and general obedience, all in the comfort of your own home.
Every Bark Busters training program includes our Life Of Dog Support Guarantee, so you have ongoing support for the life of your dog.
Call or text Kelly at 519-619-9641 to book your in-home training session.
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