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Good things take time to grow

Sherbert Service Dogs has been a dream of mine for years, and a way to help disabled teens and adults get well trained service dogs for their specific needs.

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A teen in need of a dog

At age 12, my parents had reached their wits end, and realized that I could majorly benefit from having a service dog. We applied to some organizations, but got turned away and were back at square one. Then enters Sherlock, whom I got at eight weeks old, and started training him and learning as I went. The perks of being home-schooled, were that I had lots of time to focus on Sherlock and his training. at two years old, I felt Sherlock had completed his training journey, and he worked as my full time service dog until late 2021 when he started retirement.

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As I got older, I realized there was a major gap in the service dog industry for specifically Autistic teens and adults, and started dreaming of creating something to help.

Meet The Team

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Annika Giesbrecht

Owner + Head Trainer

I'm a Autistic adult with a love for anything animals, especially dogs! I've experienced firsthand what a service dog can do.

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When I'm not training dogs, I love to hike, go running, photography, reading, baking, and trying new

dog-sports with my own dogs!

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C. Noelle

Trainer in Training

I have a strong passion for dogs, dog training & education. My dream would be to help other people with training a service dog, as I've experienced how freeing & validating it can be to have a well-trained service dog.

 

I'm looking forward to learning how to help both people & dogs make their lives better!

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Ally G.

Trainer in Training

I am young adult working towards becoming a full-time dog trainer!

I'm working towards a formal education in dog training, to help people and their dogs.

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In my free-time, I enjoy yoga, reading, and cuddling my cat.

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Head Trainers Education:

As a dog trainer it is my job to continue my education and stay up to date with the current information on canine behaviour. As of August, 2024 I am a certified dog trainer through Dogma Academy. And have received my DDT designation!

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I have completed the alert and response tasks course from Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education, for implementing improved service dog training to my business.

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As of October 2024, I have completed Emily Priestley's 4 week Reactivity course , and Karen Pryor Academy's But First! Fun cooperative care course (4 weeks).

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