About 

Why use positive reinforcement training?

One of the benefits of the booming dog training industry is that the field is continuously updating its understanding of our canine companions through a great deal of research into the welfare of animals, specifically, dogs. One key foundational concept is that of the animal’s quality of life. The use of positive reinforcement only training techniques has been shown to result in happier dogs who learn faster and have fewer behavioral problems throughout their lives.* At Sit, Stay, Play Dog Training & Behavior, we strive to accomplish owner training goals while providing a healthy, ethical training experience that helps both humans and their dogs. By using positive reinforcement training, we can help the owner and their dog develop a strong relationship bond and two-way communication built on trust and respect.

* The Animal Welfare Science of Working Dogs; Current Perspectives on Recent Advances and Future Directions by M. Cobb, C. Otto & A. Fine, October 15th, 2021.

My name is Camille Asmer and I am the owner and head trainer at Sit, Stay, Play Dog Training & Behavior.

Studying about dogs is absolutely fascinating to me so you can always find me taking a class in my free time. Here are some of the education opportunities that I’ve had:

• Aggression in Dogs Master class, Michael Shikashio
• Living and Learning With Animals, Dr. Susan Friedman
• Graduated with honors from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
• Studied clicker training through Karen Pryor Academy
• Attended seminars from amazing leaders in the dog training industry such as Mike Shikashio, Susan Freidman, Dr. Chris Pachel, Patricia McConnell, Debbie Jacobs, Ken Ramirez, Chiraq Patel, and Denise Fenzi.
• Enjoyed online classes studying not only training, but dog behavior and applied animal behavior analysis.
• Worked for Project 2 Heal as the Head Trainer. Our goal was to breed, raise, and train Labrador Retrievers to become service dogs or highly skilled companion dogs for people with disabilities.
• Worked for Zoom Room Dog Training where I taught private and group lessons in obedience and agility.

I have earned national certifications:

– Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

– Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC) by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), an independent council that works to maintain high-proficiency standards in the dog training industry.

I am also a Certified Fear Free Professional trainer. Fear Free professionals work hard to lower pets’ stress levels during veterinarian visits and in their everyday lives.

While I love working all kinds of cases, I specialize in leash reactivity, resource guarding, severe fear and dog bites.

My passion is helping people reach their goals with their dogs. Whether it’s instructing all levels of obedience to dogs and their humans or helping a dog with a behavior issue, I’ll always be using a positive reinforcement-based, scientific approach. The greatest joy in my job is watching the client-dog bond that is formed through force-free training!

Hi! My name is Kelly Keebler and when I’m not playing or training with my puppy Border Collie, you can find me at the rink playing ice hockey!

Since every dog is a unique individual, we are constantly studying our craft to find different techniques and solutions that will help you and your pup(s) communicate and understand each other. To better help you, here are some of the education opportunities that I’ve enjoyed:

• Aggression in Dogs Master class, Michael Shikashio
• Living and Learning With Animals, Dr. Susan Friedman
• Attended conferences from amazing leaders in the behavior industry
• Coached a variety of classes at the biannual Wild Blue Dog Camp in Lake Tahoe to help raise money for canine cancer research
• Worked for PetSmart where I taught private and group lessons.
• Worked at multiple daycares teaching facility staff about body language and safe ways to manage playgroups.
• Volunteered at multiple Humane Societies across the country providing enrichment and training foundation exercises.
• Competed in Rally with my Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Together we achieved a Rally Advanced Title.
• Chair of the Education Committee for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

I have earned national certifications:

— Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

– Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)  by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), an independent council that works to maintain high-proficiency standards in the dog training industry.

– Karen Pryor Academy – Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)

– Animal Behavior College – Certified Dog Obedience Trainer (ABCDT)

While I love working a variety of cases, I specialize in leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and severe fear.

There is no “one size fits all” training plan that can be applied to all dogs and their families. I will be able to give you a variety of tools for your training toolbox to find what works best for your lifestyle. Often by changing the environment surrounding our dogs’ unwanted behaviors, we can provide alternate options that will keep everyone happy.

Please help us welcome DeLisa Edwards to our staff! We are grateful to DeLisa for joining us to help keep us organized and running smoothly.

DeLisa has always loved animals and has rescued many animals over the years. Currently, she’s the proud pet parent of rescue pup Loki, a black mix breed dog with lots of energy and personality! 

DeLisa comes to us from South Carolina where she recently retired from Information Systems at Blue Cross and is the current president of the Humane Society of Columbia, having volunteered with them for many years. One of her largest projects with the Humane Society was the See Spot Run fundraiser that DeLisa organized for many years, pre-Covid. As the largest fundraising opportunity for their group, she organized hundreds of volunteers, runners and vendors to help support the Humane Society. 

We are thrilled to have DeLisa’s expertise in organization and customer support to help us run as efficiently as possible!