Pamela is Certified in Dog Training Knowledge (CDTK) through the CATCH Academy of Dog Trainers and is an approved partner with the American Kennel Club as an AKC Evaluator for Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) testing.  Pamela previously founded Woof Academy, a dog training and socialization business, and The Academy, a dog training certification program, both in Encinitas, CA. Prior to running her own training business, Pamela spent several years working at an animal hospital as well as co-founding a local rescue and serving as both its Executive Director and Adoption Coordinator.