Joanne Nimigan

joanne Joanne is a breeder of Golden Retrievers, under the kennel name “Teacherspet”, who always get an A+ for temperament. Joanne met Judy Emmert in 1983, when they were both training for Competition Obedience. They traveled together throughout the United States and Canada, competing with their dogs, attending seminars, and learning everything they could about dog obedience.

In 1985, Joanne became the first trainer to join Judy’s new school. Joanne is an exemplary educator in the field of Special Education, and she added her teaching skills to Judy’s entrepreneurial spirit. They worked together on the Dealing with Dogs television series and book. Joanne currently teaches Puppy and Beginner classes in Oakville.

Joanne lives in the country with her husband, daughter, seven Golden Retrievers, and one Jack Russel Terrier. Joanne has experience in many different approaches to dog training, and her clients appreciate the special individualized attention she offers.

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At Dealing with Dogs, we are committed to help you achieve a happy, harmonious relationship with your dog. Our goal is to teach you dog-friendly training techniques, to produce people-friendly dogs. We guarantee professionally run, well-organized classes in clean, suitable location. We use fair, gentle, motivational methods to Deal with Dogs. All of our skilled instructors are members of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, and will share every technique they know, to help you be successful with your dog - regardless of its age, or breed. Our classes start and stop on time, and all our clients are provided with printed summaries of each class. Every dog can learn, and every dog has a talent. Dealing with Dogs guarantees to offer our best resources, to help you and your dog achieve success. Your dog needs you to guarantee the devotion and daily training necessary, to become a well-loved, well-behaved member of your family.

Joanne Nimigan

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