OUR STAFF

Gina Johnson, BA, CPDT

Gina has trained hundreds of dogs as well as their owners about communication, leadership and obedience.  She likes people as much as she likes dogs.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Animal Behavior from the University of Washington.

Gina completed an apprenticeship program at a respected canine training center where she was hired as a full time trainer and taught dog and puppy obedience classes, private lessons, and behavior evaluations.  She has experience as an instructor's assistant for the training department of Guide Dogs for the Blind, and as a veterinary assistant.  She has also worked and volunteered at a local service/therapy dog organization, a canine boarding facility, the Woodland Park Zoo, and a therapeutic equestrian facility for the disabled.  Gina has participated in several training seminars and workshops by such internationally renowned professionals in positive training as John Rogerson and Monty Roberts (a horse whisperer).

Gina is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. In addition to her teaching experience, she is currently receiving training in canine agility classes.  Growing up, Gina competed in horse shows and helped her family breed and raise Toy Poodles, Golden Retrievers and Yorkshire Terriers. 

Cowboy, Assistant Trainer, Yellow Labrador Retriever

Aspiring therapy dog and agility competitor, Cowboy is new to One Good Dog!  He comes to us from Guide Dogs for the Blind after deciding on a career change.  Welcome Cowboy (a.k.a Biloxi). He enjoys hiking, sniffing, eating, obedience training, tricks and keeping his eyes and ears peeled for bad guys.

 

 

Rowdy,  Office Assistant and Training Assistant, Orange Tabby, DLH

Rowdy was rescued from the Humane Society as a young kitten.  He loves his job and is always on the go assisting in the office or trying to tempt dogs off down stays and loose leash walking.  On the rare occasion he is resting, we'll find him curled up with a dog.

Note: Don't tell him he is a cat, he really thinks he is a dog.  He attempts to fetch tennis balls, chase his tail, sit up, shake and yes, even come when called... well, most of the time.