47 Years of Experience
Trish Jagoda, former owner of Silverbrook Kennels, has developed SK Retrievers 3-week residential obedience program. This method expands on all the benefits of “residential” training by having your dog live right here with me throughout the program in an area that looks just like your den or family room at home.
All training is done one-on-one. We individualize commands and address training needs specific to your pet and family. The program is designed to meet your specifications. During your initial consultation, I will provide insight into the specific behavioral issues you observe at home. We will also review objectives and expectations.
During your intake interview, the trainer will provide insight into the specific behavioral issues you are observing at home. We will also review objectives and expectations related to the challenges you experience due to children, multiple dogs, handicaps, etc. The Residential environment reinforces learning 24/7. All dogs residing with us through their training have the opportunity to live and work in our large “living room” so we can simulate life at home and the challenges they may face on a daily basis. Basic Obedience enhances your dog’s quality of life and, of course, yours too!
Skills are taught so well that even with distractions, your dog will adhere to commands.
SK Retriever's Trainers
Trish Jagoda
Cassidy Schirmer
Trish Jagoda
Trish has developed her own unique training program that she has practiced for almost 50 years. While Obedience is her specialty, she has trained VA State Police and Customs Narcotics Dogs and Competition Gun Dogs as well.
Trish has successfully qualified dogs in
the AKC Master Nationals and made 8 Hall of Fame dogs in her career.
Trish is an AKC Field Rep and AKC Judge
Mary Harding
Cassidy Schirmer
Trish Jagoda
Mary was the first School Based Mental Health Therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She worked for 22 years with inner city children. Her insight, in child development, has helped us mold and teach young dogs.
Mary is actively involved with the AKC Master Nationals as the Board appointed Safety Director as well as Stake Marshall. She is a pointed AKC Hunt Test Judge on all levels.
Jason Bisser
Cassidy Schirmer
Cassidy Schirmer
I have been training dogs with Trish since 2016. Starting out as an assistant, I quickly moved to trainer status and have been successfully working dogs ever since. I believe in teaching owners how to have a good quality of life with their dogs by showing them sound obedience practices.
Training dogs is my life's passion.
This is the best job I have ever had,
I feel like I never "work".
Cassidy Schirmer
Cassidy Schirmer
Cassidy Schirmer
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