Dawn Vanderwel, ABCDT, serving Northern Orange County California.
As the owner/operator of Wagg'n Tails Petsitting, Dog Training and Behavior Consultation services, I have dedicated my life and education to helping and caring for animals.
I started training dogs in 9th grade as my FFA project and I knew I had found my calling. I continued my education by earning my BS in Animal Science from Cal Ploy Pomona. I then went on to earn my Dog Training Certification from the Animal Behavior College. During that time I worked as a veterinary technician where I gained invaluable experience as well as being given the chance to work with a dog trainer who trained out of our office. Upon graduating college, I then started my own dog training, behavior consultation and petsitting business.
I work with the Animal Behavior College to provide and teach an externship program for students to earn their dog training certification. I am also an Alumni member of Cal Poly Pomona where I participate in their mentoring program.
My mom, Linda Killinger, who shares my passion for working with animals, has been running a Doggie B&B and Doggie Day Care service up in Big Bear California for over 10 years now. Prior to that she had a successful Petsitting business for 7 years in Chino Hills California.
