Certifications and Education

Mel, Sandy, and Roxy

An honor graduate of the Animal Behavior College’s Certified Dog Trainer program and an International Association of Canine Professionals Certified Dog Trainer (IACP-CDT) , Sandy has studied under Jack and Wendy Volhard and continually furthers her education by attending instructor seminars and workshops.

She is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and an active member of the Rappahannock River Retriever Club.

Sandy continually increases her knowledge as a breeder, studying under Avidog International, LLC, and is proud to be an Avidog Associate Breeder, and a member of Good Dog Breeders, achieving the rating of “Excellent”.


2007 Honor Graduate of the Animal Behavior College



2008 Certificate in E-Collar Training, International School for Dog Trainers

Sandy & Martin Deeley


2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Attended Jack and Wendy Volhard’s Top Dog Training Camp

Wendy, Jack, and Sandy

Top Dog Training Camp 2013


2014 Attended Mahogany Ridge Dog Training Camp

Mahogany Ridge Dog Training Camp 2014

Mahogany Ridge Dog Training Camp 2014


2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016 Attended Wendy Volhard’s Healthy Dog Conference

Healthy Dog Conference 2016

Healthy Dog Conference 2016


2010 Attended Jack and Wendy Volhard’s Top Dog Training for Instructors


2012 Attended the Society for Theriogenology’s “Canine Breeder Symposium”


2016 – International Association of Canine Professionals ~ Certified Dog Trainer

IACP CDT


2017 – Avidog’s Introduction to Transformational Dog Breeding Course

ITDB Certificate

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