Lori Kantner

Lori has been an animal lover all of her life. Knowing she couldn't save them all, she started making sure the animals in her care would have the best possible life. Her love of working with horses led to her becoming a riding instructor. She ended up adopting a third dog, and he came with a solid foundation of formal obedience training, sparking her journey to working and competing with dogs.Lori currently lives with her husband (who brings home more dogs than she does), her two Labrador Retrievers, and her rescue mix, Maybelline, Holliday, and Tennessee. She is currently our resident Rally Trainer but she has participated, competed, and titled her dogs in Obedience Trials, Rally, Agility, Tricks, Hunt Tests, and even Dock Diving. She has participated in both AKC and UKC trials and competed at Labrador National Trials. Lori has taught groups of 4H students, new pet owners, and adults working towards the competition ring.Her teaching style is down to earth and practical, as she always wants dogs to "want" to work with their handlers as opposed to being afraid to "not" work with them. From group classes to dog club memberships to seeking out private trainers, Lori has continued her education in a variety of dog sports. She continues to further her education by attending weekly classes and sessions, webcasts, online classes, and national conferences with leaders in the world of positive reinforcement training, behavioral studies, and animal education.