About Cyndi...
Prior to entering canine behavior modification, I was in the real estate industry for over 15 years
as a licensed realtor, property manager and new construction sales. After a life-long love affair
with dogs, I made the decision to follow my passion and began a search to find a training and
education program to provide the tools and experience I needed to reach my goal of working with
dogs and their owners. After researching various educational venues, I determined that Triple
Crown Academy, just outside Austin, Texas, offered the best theoretical and hands-on curriculum
in the industry. As a resident student living on their 350-acre campus where we kenneled up to 200
dogs, I earned my certification as a Canine Training Specialist.
Triple Crown recruits rescue dogs from various organizations for their students to train, affording these dogs the opportunity to be permanently rehomed. I worked with many traumatized Katrina dogs, rebuilding their trust and providing them with a loving, structured environment while trying to reunite
them with their displaced owners. I encountered dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments and became
experienced at determining the best learning approach for each. After spending time volunteering at local shelters, I am convinced that training is the best way to ensure that a dog stays in his "forever home"!
Cyndi with Abbie, a 4 yr. old rescue, Molly, a 2 yr. old rescue, and Beau (the old man and alpha in the canine group) a 10-year old Canton Trade Days impulse purchase! (Well, he was the only cocker puppy in a playpen full of boxers -- I couldn't just leave him there!)