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Robin Crocker:  Robin is the Owner of Telling Tails and Yellow Snow Dog Gear.  She also serves on the Board of Assistance Canine Training Services and has been involved in their training programs since the organization began.  Prior to Telling Tails, Robin owned a pet friendly Inn for 21 years.  She has been teaching group classes for 25 years.  Most of Robin’s experience comes from raising and training service dogs which she had done since 1995 with both ACTS and NEADS.  Robin attended the Volhard Training Camp and Instructors Course and has had training in a wide variety of clinics, conferences, and seminars.  Her education includes a BA in Education and MBA in Business Management.  She has raised and trained countless service dogs and facility dogs, as well as her own dogs who have competed in AKC Rally, Obedience, and Nose Work.  Robin has also competed in the breed ring with her Flat Coated Retriever, Kit who received her Grand Championship Bronze.  Kit has also completed AKC titles in Nose Work, and Tricks, 

Mallory Hattie CPDT-KA:  Mallory has been training people to train their dogs since 1999.  She has worked for Telling Tails since the doors opened. A Maine native, she learned her trade in New York, assisting classes at Happy Tails in Brooklyn, and at St. Hubert's Dog Training School in Madison, NJ while attending numerous seminars with Patricia McConnell, Jean Donaldson, and many more experts in the field.  From 2000 to 2002 Mallory and her dog, Fender, were a therapy dog team at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.  Mallory became a certified, professional dog trainer in 2003 and a certified Wag It Games instructor in 2015.  She gave in-home lessons in New York City until 2004, when she returned to Maine. Since then she continues to give in-home private lessons to clients in southern Maine.   Mallory is dedicated to positive reinforcement training.  In addition to teaching a variety of beginner and upper level classes, Mallory is also the scheduling director for Telling Tails.

Marianne Finney ABCDT:  Marianne is a graduate of Animal Behavior College, an extensive program that focuses on animal behavior and problem solving. In addition to teaching group classes she also offers private lessons to those who prefer one on one training. Her experience includes volunteering at the Conway Area Humane Society where she helped to train the less adoptable dogs. Marianne also served 10 years as a volunteer and board member at the Loki Clan Wolf Refuge which took in abandoned, neglected, unwanted and abused wolves and wolf dogs that had been originally purchased as pets. She also worked at German Shepherd Rescue where she worked with German Shepherds with behavioral issues. Her work with these dogs enabled them to be saved from euthanasia. Many of the dogs Marianne worked with eventually found their forever homes. Marianne's experience and passion for the "under dog" has made her passionate about helping dogs with difficult behavior problems including reactivity to people or other dogs. Marianne has been working at Telling Tails since we openned our doors.

Greg Lagios CBCC-KA:  Greg has a background and education in canine behavior science, and specializes in complex behavior problems. He conducts in-home private consultations, with an emphasis on aggression, reactivity, fear, phobias, and separation anxiety. He teaches a variety of beginner and advanced level classes at Telling Tails and has a comfortable and positive teaching style. Greg volunteers his time at several rescues and shelters here in the Northeast. He teaches and implements behavior modification programs for both the staff and the resident dogs. Greg believes in continuing education, and is currently studying applied behavior science.

Tiffany Brown CPDT-KA:  Tiffany is a certified dog trainer that has been in the animal field for over 12 years. During that time, she has been involved in teaching classes and doing private consultations. She has a passion for working with shelter dogs and shy or nervous dogs. After receiving a degree in Applied Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire, Tiffany spent time working at local animal shelters and training facilities. She continues to enjoy her work with shelter dogs. She also enjoys spending time with her own dogs dabbling and learning from a variety of dog sports and classes including rally, agility, tracking, and nose work. Tiffany has also worked toward the AKC titles CGC and Tricks.  Tiffany spent time shadowing and working with Greg Lagios before signing on to teach classes with Telling Tails.  She loves spending time with her own dogs and teaching group classes, and is always excited to meet you and your pups!

Ginny Howe CNWI:: Ginny has been competing in dog sports for over 30 years earning numerous titles on different breeds. In 2016 she discovered Nose Work and attended 2 week-long camps with the founders of the sport. She then continued her education by completing the Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) course learning the K9 Nose Work® teaching method. After a year of training she earned her CNWI certification and brought this sport to Maine and New Hampshire. Since then she has also become an AKC Scent Work judge, an NACSW ORT judge, ORT Provisional Certifying Official, Authorized Odor Vendor, and Trial Host organizing trialing and workshop events throughout the year. Her focus is using scent work not only for fun and competition but also for building a strong relationship between a dog and their person.

Beth Collins:  Beth Collins has been showing dogs in conformation since the early 80’s. Her primary breed is the Afghan Hound, which she breeds and exhibits under the registered kennel name TAZA. Her secondary breeds are Borzoi and Lhasa Apsos. Highlights of her career are winning the 2003 National Breeders Cup, BOS at the National as well as National Awards of Merit and Specialty Best in Show wins, and owning a Top Producing and Top 5 Afghan Hound for many years. As a Groomer, she was awarded the Cardinal Crystal National Show Dog Groomer of the Year Award. She has judged many Specialty Sweepstakes and is currently applying to become an AKC licensed Judge.  In addition to conformation, Beth and her husband, Tom, have titled dogs in obedience and lure coursing. She is excited to host Telling Tails Conformation Presentation classes.

Kirsten Brown:  Kirsten is the Director of Operations and has been with Telling Tails since July 2010.  She is responsible for the day to day administration of Telling Tails and Yellow Snow Dog Gear, including everything from facility management to office and general business management. Kirsten is an animal lover who has raised pigs and owned multiple cats and dogs throughout her life. When she is not busy making sure the wheels at our building keep turning, she enjoys camping with friends, riding motorcycles, and spending time with her children and grandchild. Kirsten and her husband are both active in many organizations.

Our Facility

Our state of the art facility offers a clean and spacious space for you and your dog to enjoy a safe training experience. Telling Tails is able to offer customers:

  • Matted flooring making it easier for dogs to move around
  • Certified trainers for the highest level of professionalism
  • Years of training experience to help ensure safety and success
  • Plenty of space to provide distance from distractions and to promote easier training
  • Barriers when needed for additional ability to block difficult distractions 
  • Devotion to positive training techniques and methods 
  • Instructors who love their work and who continue to grow in their expertise through continuing education
  • Classes for all levels from beginner to advanced
  • Fully stocked store to provide treats and other supplies
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"Dog & Handler Training for a Growing Partnership"

Telling Tails Training Center
Robin's White Mt Dogs, LLC
2928 East Conway Rd.
Center Conway, NH  03813

Toll Free: (866)-MtnDogs
866-686-3647

 

Email:  Manager@TellingTailsTraining.com