Kathy Forthman
Polite Pooches LLC
Bel Air, MD
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About
I am a Harford County, MD resident involved in and enjoying pet dog manners for the past 18 years. I hold a BS in Psychology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Baltimore. After spending 30 years in corporate Human Resources, I decided dog training was so much fun & needed to make a career change. In 2014, I became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification for Professional Dog Trainers. I am also a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator and a Certified Fear Free Trainer. In 2023, I became a Family Dog Mediator through Kim Brophey’s groundbreaking LEGS model of integrated canine science. I currently have 2 rescue Standard Poodles.
Specialties
Behavioral Consultation | CGC Training | Clicker Training | Group Training | Nose Work | Private Lessons | Puppy Classes | Trick Training