Christina Waggoner

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About me

First name
Christina
Last name
Waggoner
Summary

Christina found Karen Pryor and the clicker philosophy after reading Don’t Shoot the Dog while researching methods to help a leash-aggressive Siberian husky adopted from her local shelter.

Services offered are group or in-home and emphasize helping pets and owners establish good habits. Christina's goal for her clients is to maintain a calm, happy home life for both owners and their dog(s). Areas of expertise include integrating new pets into the household, helping with aggressive behavior, giving a puppy the best possible start in life, and blending human expectations with canine reality.

Bio

In 2006, Christina left the corporate world and founded Half Moon Husky Rescue, a non-profit organization that specializes in the rehabilitation of Siberian huskies relinquished for behavioral problems.

Christina and her dogs regularly participate in mushing events such as dry land carting, scootering, snow sledding, and cani-cross. 

Christina is also a member of the Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA),Truly Dog Friendly, Doggone Safe, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and is a trainer for Freedom Dogs, a non-profit organization providing specialty service dogs to military veterans.

Christina lives in Central Oregon along with her husband, several Siberian huskies, and one very old and very patient cat.

Services offered

Group and private classes; appropriate canine behavior at home; real-life tactics to reduce and eliminate aggressive behavior; no-pull leash walking; crate training; "What every puppy needs to know." Go to www.dogsonthecouch.info for more information.

Located in Bend, Oregon.

Contact information

City
Bend
State/Province
OR
Country
USA
Phone number
888-391-7646
Website

Dogs On The Couch

History

Member for
1 year 27 weeks