Education
California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, 2006
Awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business

Richmond Dog Training Center, Richmond, VA, 1992
Completion of certification as a professional dog training instructor

Work Experience
Owner/Operator, Nathan Woods Dog Club/ Nathan Woods, Dog Trainer, 3210 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 2021 – present (changed location and changed name to Nathan Woods Dog Club).

Santa Barbara based professional dog training, dog daycare, and dog retail boutique. Conduct all dog training and other business functions.

Owner/Operator, Loose Pooch Dog Club/ Nathan Woods, Dog Trainer), 1925 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 2009-Present Owner and operator of a Santa Barbara based dog daycare and retail boutique. Conduct all management and business functions.

Owner/Operator, Santa Barbara Pet Services, Santa Barbara, CA, 2001- Present (Changed name to Nathan Woods, Dog Trainer) Owner and operator of a Santa Barbara based professional dog training business. Conduct all dog training and business functions.

Professional Dog Handler Apprentice, Richard Justice, Penson, AL, 1997-1998 Worked as an assistant to professional dog handler, Rick Justice. Showed and handled Boxers. Also helped campaign a Top 5 Boxer, CH Rummer Runs Stardust. During my time helping, she won 15 Best in Shows.

Professional Dog Handler Apprentice, Kachina Kennel, Swoop, VA, 1994-1995 Worked as an assistant to a professional dog handler. Showed and handled Doberman Pinchers and Whippets.

Lead Instructor, Richmond Dog Training Center, Richmond, VA, 1988-1999 Held position as head instructor at the Richmond Dog Training Center. Conducted obedience classes with dogs and owners. Instructed approximately 3000 dogs during time there.

Interests
Professional Dog Show Handling, 1992-Present
Awarded numerous dogs of various breeds to American Kennel Club’s Championship in both conformation and dog obedience trials.

Awards and Honors

Member of the Board of Directors of D.A.W.G. (Dog Adoption and Welfare Group) Santa Barbara, CA

Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Member of the Eukanuba’s Breeder’s Club

Member of Science Diet Breeder’s Association

Titles earned for dogs handled:

CH – Champion

DC – Dual Champion

FC – Field Champion

SC – Senior Courser

CD – Companion Dog

CDX – Companion Dog Excellent

UD – Utility Dog

UDX – Utility Dog Excellent

OM – Obedience Master

RN – Rally Novice

RA – Rally Advanced

RE – Rally Excellent

RAE – Rally Advanced Excellent

AG I – First level Agility title with NCDA (National Club of Dog Agility)

AG II – Second level Agility title with NCDA (National Club of Dog Agility) Versatility Dog Award – Presented by the Pharaoh Hound Club of America

TD – Therapy Dog

CGC – Canine Good Citizen