Maya Anubis Doggers, CGC, NA, OAJ

 

 

RECENT EMPLOYMENT (Oct., 2004—Dec. 2005)

 

Goose Abatement Officer

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks—Susquehanna State Park

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

I spent three and a half years patrolling the Susquehanna State Park, chasing geese when allowed by my handlers. I know all of their favorite park hang-outs. I do not fear them and have never been counter-attacked by them—rather, they fear me and respect me. Being a border collie, I was born and bred to be a working dog.

In the winter of 2003, I initiated an eradication program for dike-destroying rodents that threaten the safety of our city. The program had been fairly successful to date, but significant work still remains—especially on the old tow-path and at the base of tree trunks.

I have worked two-week, goose-chasing internships the past three summers on Bristol Lake in Dowling, Michigan.

 

EDUCATION

 

Basic Obedience, Lycoming County S.P.C.A.; graduated June 5, 2001

Basic Agility, Lycoming County S.P.C.A.; graduated October 2, 2001

Basic Agility, Joan Fry, Pennsdale; graduated spring, 2002

Intermediate Agility, Joan Fry, Pennsdale; graduated fall, 2002

Intermediate-Advanced Agility, Joan Fry, Pennsdale; graduated spring, 2003

 

TITLES & AWARDS

 

Grand Champion, Lycoming County S.P.C.A. 11th Dog-lympiad, June 2, 2002

Canine Good Citizen: Awarded by the American Kennel Club, June 1, 2003

Novice Agility Jumps with Weaves: American Kennel Club title earned June 5, 2004

Novice Standard Agility: American Kennel Club title earned October 3, 2004

Open Agility Jumps with Weaves: American Kennel Club title earned October, 2005

 

LICENSING

 

American Kennel Club Indefinite Listing Privilege

Lycoming County Pet License

Rabies Vaccination Tag

 

REFERENCES

 

Joan Fry—renowned dog trainer (obedience, agility, conformation, field, Therapy Dog International, etc.); co-owner of the Canine Country Club in Pennsdale, PA

Dr. Darby Lewes—border collie breeder; Service Dog trainer; North-Central Pennsylvania representative for the Border Collie Rescue Network

Lynn Haughwout—President, Williamsport Dog Training Club

Lester Yeagle—Kennel Manager, Lycoming County S.P.C.A.; former S.P.C.A. Education Director, Humane Police Officer, and Dog Trainer

Officer Joseph Ananea—Williamsport Police Department