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                                                                                                Robin Katherine Rubin                         

Fax 877-955-5007                                                                      PO Box 441 (37 Paul Street Physical)

Home 207-361-4395                                                                  York Beach, ME 03910-0441  

Other 508-735-8702                                                                   mannerly_mutt@yahoo.com

Summary of Qualifications

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Self employed dog trainer since September 2003.  Trained and handled approximately 100 dogs since inception in private one on one training programs.  (last updated 6/25/2008).

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Volunteered with Doberman Rescue Unlimited to train and handle dogs in the training program.   Hours spent training and handling have been roughly 360 hours.   I volunteered to maintain or upkeep the training of approximately 11 Dobermans in the program.   In addition I trained basic obedience exercises to roughly 15 Dobermans.    Total dogs handled and trained in the program have been roughly 26 Dobermans.

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Socialized and handled dogs at two local animal shelters, Worcester Animal Rescue League and Animal Shelter Inc.   Hours spent socializing and handling have been roughly 600 hours.  Numbers of dogs socialized and handled have been roughly 150 of various breeds. 

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Strong belief in the power of training to be the cement that improves the relationship between dog and owner, and thus reduces the incident of dogs being abandoned, dropped off, or returned to shelters.

Volunteering Activities

Doberman Rescue Unlimited                                                     November 2003 to August 2004

Volunteer                                                                                Sandown, NH

Trained and handled 27 dogs to maintain and teach basic obedience commands.

 

Worcester Animal Rescue League                                             November 2001 to November 2003

Volunteer                                                                                Worcester, MA

Handled and socialized 75 dogs.

 

Animal Shelter Inc.                                                                   January 1996 to January 1998

Volunteer                                                                                 Sterling, MA

Handled and socialized 75 dogs.

Education

B.A., Business Administration                                                    May 1993

Nichols College                                                                       Dudley, MA

GPA: 3.5, Major GPA: 3.5

Seminars Attended

Extreme K-9 Remote Training Seminar with Behesha (Grist) Doan Sandown, NH  October 2004

Introduction to Tracking with Tracking Club of Vermont  East Arlington, VT May 2005  

E-Touch with Martin Deeley & Gina Hayes    Columbia, MO  June 2005

Freestyle Canine Dance with Carolyn Scott Manchester, NH   March 2006

Bedrock Method School for Basic with Margot Woods Bedford, NH August 2007

Professional Associates

International Association of Canine Professionals (Professional Member #1942)

Professional Achievements

Jack, Companion Dog title completed on 6/21/2008.   

Bri, first two legs toward future Companion Dog title completed on 6/21/2008 and 6/22/2008.

 
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