NHSPCA: About Our Trainers

Kelly Arbogast, AS BA

CPDT-KA, APDT, CAP1, AKC CGC Evaluator

Kelly is a graduate of UNH with a BA in Psychology with focus on animal cognition, and an Associate in Animal Science. She studied animal behavior and has even met with Cesar Milan! She has worked with animals for many years and is in love with what she does. She works with CCI (www.caninecompanions.org) which raises dogs for people with disabilities, as well as assisting in the training of animals available for adoption here at the NHSPCA. Kelly has been a veterinary technician for 5 years, and after interning with our Manager of Behavior & Training, throughout her entire college career, the NHSPCA was proud to add her to our team as a class instructor. Kelly has acheived many certifications in dog training and continues to enhance her knowledge and skills by attending various workshops and training seminars.
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Eden Guilbault, AS BA

CPDT

Eden's primary role with the NHSPCA is as our Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator and now she is excited to also bring her expertise with dog training to our program. Eden is a graduate of the Animal Behavior College where she received her Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) certification; as well as UMass Amherst with a BA in Psychology and Associates in both Sociology and Criminal Justice. She has worked in the field of animal welfare/services for 8 years holding such positions as animal behavior specialist, temperament testing specialist, certified dog trainer, veterinary technician, humane educator and humane law enforcement officer. She previously taught and mentored under Kelley Bollen, renowned animal behaviorist, at Animal Alliances and the Collared Scholar in Massachusetts. Eden has taught a variety of classes ranging from basic obedience, advanced obedience, beginning agility, tricks, children's classes, and private consults. She also broadens her training experience to horses, cats, and even rabbits! Eden is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond and shares her home with 4 dogs, 4 cats, and 2 rabbits; all of which are shelter "alumni".

Mary Keays

Mary Keays has loved dogs and all animals since she was a child. When she learned of a sport she could participate in with her canine companions, she started taking agility classes and got completely hooked. She has trained four of her dogs in agility and competed with two. She presently owns two dogs, Abby and Lexi. Abby is a Brittany who competed in agility for about eight years. Abby earned titles from the United States Dog Agility Association, the North American Dog Agility Council, and the American Kennel Club. Mary is most proud of Abby's Master Excellent Jumper and Master Agility Excellent titles from the AKC. Abby is now retired from competition. Mary now competes with Lexi a Miniature Australian Shepherd. Lexi is competing at the highest levels of agility. In 2008, she was the 6th ranked Mini Aussie in NADAC Regular Agility and in 2009 she earned a Lifetime Point Award or 1000 NADAC points.

Mary loved agility so much that she became a certified agility instructor at White Mountain Agility School taught by internationally renowned agility competitor Julie Daniels. She also attended Clean Run’s Instructors Conference, Karen Pryer’s Clicker Expo, White Mountain Agility School’s Competition Camp, and numerous other classes and workshops. She started teaching for the New England Agility Team (NEAT) over 10 years ago. She is also an active member of NEAT and has been succesfully been teaching Agility classes for the NHSPCA for several years. Click here to send Mary an email.

Terence Kirby

Terence Kirby has been helping dogs and their owners to speak each others' language for nearly a decade. Using tried-and-true motivational training methods that emphasize relationship-building and clear communication between pets and their people, Terence Kirby, head-trainer and owner of My Dogs Mind has worked successfully with hundreds of dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and ages.

Terence loves dogs and is seldom seen without a dog by his side. When not working with clients he can be found at home or on-the-go with his wife Sandy, son Colin, and their own three dogs, Ike, Rugger and Finn. A lover of nature and the outdoors, Terence hikes, runs, and enjoys fishing and surfing. Some of the most rewarding work Terence does is through the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association. As an active member, Terence donates his time and resources to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of these wonderful dogs into homes where they can thrive and bring joy to their new owners. Terence and his family make their home in Hampton, New Hampshire. Terence Kirby is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (member no. 1468). He has apprenticed and trained under some of the most renowned dog authorities including Jennifer Vickery of The Pawsitive Dog Training Center in Boston, Mass. In addition to maintaining a rigorous schedule of self-education, you'll find Terence in attendance at several professional training workshops and seminars throughout the year. He is qualified and well studied in a variety of training approaches and philosophies.
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Dee Ganley

For over 25 years Dee has taught training classes and
advised individuals on how to create positive partnership
with their dogs. In the mid-1990’s she began
sharing positive reinforcement training with the
deeply committed people working in the shelter
world. From 1998-2004, she was the Training and
Behavior Manager for the Upper Valley Humane
Society in Enfield, NH. Dee's single most important
goal was to create a shelter and training program
that teaches the dogs self-control skills. She worked
with the staff, volunteers and the public, helping
them use positive reinforcement to change rude
dogs into agreeable family members.

Today, Dee is back in private practice, which
now includes traveling to many wonderful places
helping shelters, rescues, and other folks who want to
learn her practical, humane techniques. She teaches people to change their dogs and themselves into friends and partners for life.

More information on Dee is available on her website at www.deesdogs.com

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