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Karen and Tom Palmer have created a business to benefit those they care for most: people and their dogs. Tom has worked with many people through his experiences in sales, his own small business, and through his evangelist work with the church of Christ. Karen has certification in professional pet grooming from the Paragon School of Pet Grooming in Jenison. She also earned a dog training diploma and certification from the Arizona Canine Academy, one of the top canine academies in the nation at that time. She is a former co-trainer and vice president of Pawfect Companions Canine Therapy Group, Inc., and is the owner of a retired registered Therapy Dog.
Karen has experience in shelter dog rehabilitation, pet adoption, boarding, daycare, grooming, and dog obedience training. Karen has presented wildlife rehabilitation programs and has been certified as an American Red Cross Pet First Aid instructor. She has also conducted educational programs for local schools and Girl Scout troops with the aid of two of her own dogs. She is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), and is Chairperson of the IACP Canine Legislation Committee. She has also earned the honorable award of “Member of the Year” from the IACP for 2007, and the President’s Star award for the second year in a row.
Karen and Tom believe that consistency, patience, caring and understanding are all essential to teaching and training dogs. Utilizing balanced methods, they provide humans with the tools they need to improve their relationships with their dogs.
The Palmers have three dogs, whose images are found throughout the website. All were acquired through animal shelters as puppies, but we feel that responsible purebred dog breeders also have an important place in our society.
Two of the Palmer dogs have competed in obedience trials and won ribbons. All of them have participated in dog obedience training classes and private consultations, helping Karen to evaluate other dogs and assist in obedience training in various ways. They are also an important part of our personal lives.
To learn more about Rocky Road, Lucy and Bindy, look for their photos and read the captions found throughout the site. Thank you for visiting!
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