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WELCOME CONTENDER WORKING DOGS
Nina Lanphere, Certified Master Trainer, established Contender Working Dogs in 1983. Growing up in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Nina Lanphere graduated from Las Cruces HS and attended New Mexico State University before enlisting in the US Army in 1974. She served as a Military Policewoman at Presidio of San Francisco, California, and in the Panama Canal Zone. In Panama she acquired her first Doberman "Tassie" and trained her in accordance with military police traditions. Returning to California, she went on to train with Gerald Smith of Santa Clara, CA, and began competing in AKC Obedience Trials. She completed her first Companion Dog title in 1979 with her Doberman "Moby". Upon realizing she wanted to devote herself professionally to dog training she attended Mandelyn Kennels School for Dog Trainers and graduated at the top of her Master Trainer/Instructor class. Nina Lanphere continued to compete in AKC and UKC Obedience Trials completing titles on 5 Dobermans, 2 German Shepherds, a Great Dane, 2 Border Collies, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and 2 Pitbulls. Discovering Agility Trials in 1993, Nina was instantly addicted. She travels extensively to compete with multiple breeds in three agility organizations (NADAC, USDAA & AKC). Primarily devoted to the NADAC style of agility she became a NADAC Judge in 1995. She usually competes at NADAC Nationals with more than one dog.
Services Available Boarding & Training uses
modern and efficient training techniques, expert training accelerates your dog's
learning process and results in a well trained dog with a positive
attitude. Training is geared to the needs specified by the owner. The effects of professional training are always marked by an increase in the
dog's self-confidence and in his devotion and respect for master/mistress.
Professional training always includes the private lessons for the owner which
are important to maintain
the dog's training.
Classes are structured to teach owners to train their own dogs. Classes are limited in enrollment to insure individual attention. Group work can be very beneficial. Classes are offered as scheduling permits. Behavior Problem Solving is private dog owner counseling and advice for dealing with abnormal or unsuitable behaviors. Behavior problems can range from fear and shyness to aggression toward people or other animals. Temperament Testing is designed to establish an individual dog's temperament and suitability for training. Temperament testing is helpful for selecting a new puppy, or to determine if an older pet will be suitable.
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NINA
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