About Us
Michelle Payson has actively been involved in training family dogs for 15 years. She is focused on providing effective and convenient solutions to her clients' dog training needs via private in-home lessons and group classes. Michelle specializes in resolving fearful, reactive, and aggressive dog behaviors, because these issues can be most problematic for her clients and their families. That's My Dog Training is well respected and referred by local veterinarians, groomers, boarding facilities, and other pet care professionals.
Michelle is a Graduate with Honors of Animal Behavior College. Michelle also provides training and education to students studying to become professional dog trainers as an Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer. Michelle has an extensive education in dog behavior and training, and continues her professional development by remaining current on industry literature, continuing education opportunities, and via an extensive support network of accomplished dog behavior and training professionals.
Michelle enjoys helping others have the pet they dream of and continues to work her Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Cody, in Rally-Obedience, Agility, and Cart Pulling. Michelle is also an American Red Cross Pet CPR and First Aid Certified Instructor, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator #37512, and Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
