Our Staff

Our instructors are here because they truly enjoy working with dogs and people.   Each was chosen for their ability to share training information with handlers, problem solve and get results.   All continue their education by attending seminars and national conferences and keeping up with the latest in dog training techniques and information.  

​We are also proud to be a Mentor Facility and work with students of Animal Behavior College (ABC) on their externship program requirements. We are also excited to have several interns that work with us!  We find helping new trainers learn more about providing quality instruction for dogs very rewarding!

 
 Alaska Dog Sports Staff:
click on their names for a bio  

Alisa Guzman - Instructor
Keri Hancock - Instructor
Kaylie Holland - Instructor / Trick Dog Evaluator / ARC
Susan Lamoureux - Instructor / CGC Evaluator / Trick Dog Evaluator / ARC
Sheryl Makelim - CCTBS - CPDT-KA Instructor
Chris Mitchel - CNWI (Nose work) / ARC
Heather Vice - ABCDT  - Instructor / ARC
Chuck Werly - CNWI (Nose Work) ARC
Mallory Wetherington - Instructor / CGC Evaluator / Trick Dog Evaluator / ARC 
Pete Summers - Member Manager - CNWI - Instructor / CGC Evaluator / Trick Dog Evaluator / Fetch Dog Judge / PSD-Lead Judge / ARC
Lisa Summers - CPDT - Member Manager - CNWI - Instructor / CGC Evaluator / Trick Dog Evaluator / Fetch Dog Judge / PSD Lead Judge / ARC

Acronyms:
ABCDT: Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer
ACT:  Agility Course Test
AKC: American Kennel Club
PNWI / ANWI / CNWI - NACSW Nose Work
ARC: American Red Cross - Pet First Aid and CPR
CCTBS:  Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist through Animal Behavior Institute
CGC:  AKC Canine Good Citizen
CPDT:  Certified Professional Dog Trainer
CPDT-KA:  Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Accessed
CPACP:  Certified Professional Animal Care Provider