Niki has been operating her current DogSmith Business for years. She has completed numerous training and certification programs including
- Agility Workshop/Conference, Hawaii, 1999 – Katherine Horn.
- Jean Donaldson seminar Housetraining from the sublime to the absurd
- Jennifer Shryock Seminar Dogs and Storks 2006
- Jean Donaldson Seminars in Aggression, Predation, Behavioral Analysis Case Studies 2008
- Jean Donaldson seminar Case study Analysis 2008
- Dr Ian Dunbar Seminar, Analyzing The Quadrant 2007
- Dr Ian Dunbar Seminar, Canine Aggression 2006
- Joel Wheaton Seminar, Canine Aggression using MRE 2006
- Pet Dog Obedience Instructor Training Diploma 1999 Thompson
- Veterinary Assistant Diploma 2000, Thompson
- Pet Dog Groomer certification 2000, Thompson
- Puppy Dog Training Paws University Hawaii – 1999
- Advanced Dog Training Paws University Hawaii – 1999
- Beginning Agility Training Paws University Hawaii – 2000
- Advanced Agility Training Paws University Hawaii – 2000
- Regional Training Manager responsible for developing and conducting management and leadership workshops, 1989
- Certified HCITB Trainer level 1 thru 3, London England, qualified to not only teach one on one training sessions and group sessions but also teach other people how to conduct and execute training sessions.
Level 1 – One on One Training Skills.
Level 2 – Certified to hold Group Training Workshops.
Level 3 – Certified to Develop Course Curriculum and certify
others to conduct One on One Training Skills. - ABKA CPCT CAPCT
Niki’s professional credentials include:
- CBC, Canine Behavior Center, England.
- PDT, Professional Member of Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
- CPDT, Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers
- APDT Member – Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- NADOI Member, Endorsed – National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
- International Positive Dog Training Association – Regional Director Florida
- Pet Dog Obedience Training Diploma 1999 Thompson
- Veterinary Assistant Diploma 2000 Thompson
- Pet Dog Groomer certification 2000, Thompson
- American Kennel Club, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- HCITB Trainer Skills level 1, 2 & 3
- Business Degree Oxford University, Oxford England
- Member of IACP – International Association Canine Professionals
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belts – Six Sigma training equips the instructor with the tools and skills to solve problems through observation, measurement, correction and analyzing the result. These skills are critical in Pet Dog Training where the dog is incapable of directly expressing their thoughts
Niki has also published many articles on Dog Training and Dog Behavior including:
- Monthly column Walton Sun Freedom Link Newspaper
- Coastal Style Magazine, regular contributor
- Coastal Pets
- CARE Community Animal Rescue publication
- Pet Butler Newsletter – Monthly
- Bay Families with Dogs Website
- Alaqua Animal Refuge Website
- Bay County Humane Society Website
Niki and her Pet Dog Training business have been featured in the following publications:
- Walton Sun newspaper, Sept 2007
- Panama City News Herald Newspaper June 2007
- New York Times Newspaper September 2006
- The Niceville Advertiser June 2007
- West Hawaii Today October 2002
- Coastal Style Magazine
- 850 Business Magazine
Niki currently holds the following positions:
- Executive Director Bay County Humane Society
- Vice President, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Freeport Florida
- Owner Operator Pet Waste Specialist
- President Critter Care Services Inc
Niki has had extensive experience training and coaching people including:
- 2003 to 2004 – Training Director for Panama City Resort Collections. 5 hotels
- 2000 to 2002 – Director of Six-Sigma. responsible for large project management including the development and certification of 12 Six-Sigma Green Belts. This included conducting seminars on the theory of project management, leadership and Six Sigma methodology and implementation
- 1990 Training Consultant Sandy Lane Hotel Barbados, Pegasus Jamaica, Forte Hotel Guyana, and Forte Grand Hotel Egypt.
