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SHARON GRISWOLD has
been working with animals since she was a child. Sharon has demonstrated
a unique ability to work with animals that others cannot handle.
While in high school and college, Sharon worked in a vet's office,
learning medical techniques as a well as skills useful in handling
fearful or aggressive animals.
Sharon
graduated from the College
of Agriculture at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus.
With a degree in Animal Science and a major in Dairy Science,
she worked on various animal farms. She also worked at a show
kennel of poodles. Upon graduating from UConn, she was hired by
The
Seeing Eye in Morristown, NJ, as an instructor who trained
the guide dogs.
In
1980, Sharon started a private dog training business in Connecticut.
Later, her children - Mark and Kathryn - joined the business.
A boarding kennel and training facility was built in 1988. The
business flourished, and The Dog Lady of Northeastern Connecticut
became well-known. Sharon's expertise was in animal aggressive
behavior. Owners of such animals traveled long distances to seek
Sharon's help.
Sharon
ran a range of classes --puppy kindergarten; beginner; advanced
beginner; show classes; agility; rally obedience; as well as behavior
consultations.
Sharon
is proud that she trained Jonathan X and Jonathan XI, two mascots
for UConn. She also worked with the students who handled them.
In
2006, Sharon sold her business and moved to southern Connecticut.
Today,
Sharon is offering private, in-home lessons on the shoreline area
of Connecticut and in the Catskill area of New York. She also
offers phone consultations on animal animal behavior and animal
communication.
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