People
Staff & Board of Directors
Peggy Law
Founder & Executive Director; Director of Training
Peggy began service dog work at the Assistance Dog Institute in 1999. In pursuit of more specialized skills in animal training, Peggy enrolled in the Operant Conditioning Workshops in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She has attended the trainers’ workshop given by Ken Ramirez at the Shedd Aquarium as well as multiple “Clicker Expo” training workshops. She also worked with National Service Dogs in Ontario, Canada, to learn about training dogs to assist children with autism.
Janet Trauger
Trainer
Janet began as a volunteer puppy raiser and in 2007 she joined our staff as part-time trainer. Janet currently teaches the weekly puppy classes, and assists Peggy with the advanced training for the older dogs. She served on the Board of Directors for the Shenandoah Center for Therapeutic Riding. Janet has attended Clicker Expo, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference.
Staff and Volunteers
We have one part-time Administrative Assistant, Shannon Wilson, as well as part-time Director of Development, Stacey Lange. In addition to these two highly skilled staff, we rely on volunteers to raise and train our puppies. A number of volunteers help us with advanced training, follow-up client training, administration, fundraising and events. Medical professionals, a special education teacher and a teacher from the Virginia Institute of Autism also work with us to shape our programs to specific clients’ needs.
2012 Board of Directors
Peggy Law, Executive Director
Genger Borton, Treasurer
Valerie Kirkman, Secretary
Martha Rodgers
If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Peggy Law.
