I have spent my life training animals to adapt to the lifestyles and demands that humans place upon them. Several years ago I discovered dog agility and the partnership it can create between dog and handler. My goal is to share the joy of this partnership with others through coaching, training, teaching, leadership and example.
EDUCATION Duke University, B.S., Psychology (Animal Behavior), 1989 Honors Thesis: Spacing Behavior of Juvenile Lemur Catta
American Institute for Animal Science, Canine Behavior Counselor Program, 2002 Animal Learning Processes & Behavior Analysis Canine Behavior Modification and Treatment Companion Animal Business Practices and Ethics Dog Training and Instructor Skills Development Applied Behavior Modification and Family Counseling
AFFILIATION
Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors Association of Pet Dog Trainers
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Training Director, Pet Behavior Help Agility Program, Summer 2002 - present Instructor, Agility Training Group, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Fall 1998 - Spring 2002
Instructor, Agility 4, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Summer 1999 - Spring 2002 Co-Instructor, Agility 1, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Winter & Spring 1999 Co-Instructor, Agility 4, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Winter 1999 Instructor, Beginning Agility, Triangle Training Center, Winter 1998 Instructor, Intermediate Agility, Triangle Training Center, Fall & Winter 1998 Co-Instructor, Agility 3, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Fall 1998 Co-Instructor, Agility 2, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Summer 1998 Co-Instructor, Puppy Class, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Summer 1998 Assistant, Agility 2, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Spring 1998 Assistant, Pre-Agility, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Spring 1998 Assistant, Agility 3, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Winter 1998 Assistant, Agility 1, Orange County Animal Protection Society, Summer & Fall 1998
TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Kate Moureaux Masters/Excellent Seminar, November 29, 2007 Pati Hattfield and Stuart Mah Agility Camp, November 19-21, 2007 *Clean Run Camp, June 20-24, 2005
Pete and Lynn Stephens Novice Seminar, February 6, 2005 Stacy Peardot-Goudy Masters Seminar, January 29 & 30, 2005 Stacy Peardot-Goudy Novice Seminar, January 27 & 28, 2005 USDAA Rules and Course Design Clinic, March 25-28, 2004
Bernhard Flinks Schutzhund Seminar, February 29, 2004 Trish King "From Pups to Problems" February 7 & 8,. 2004 Stacy Peardot-Goudy Advanced Seminar, January 25 & 26, 2004 Leslie Nelson "Positive Possibilities" August 2 & 3, 2003 Pati Hattfield and Stuart Mah Agility Camp, March 1 - March 5, 2003
Stacy Peardot Advanced Seminar, January 26 & 27, 2003 Patricia McConnell, Dog-Dog Aggression Workshop, November 3, 2002 Applied Behavior Modification and Family Counseling Workshop, August 19-24, 2002 Dog Training and Instructor Skills Development Workshop, August 26-31, 2002 Rhonda Carter & Jen Pinder Masters Seminar, June 1 & 2, 2002 Hattfield/Mah Total Immersion Agility Camp, March 3-9, 2002 Sharon Nelson Advanced Seminar, December 15 & 16, 2001 Sharon Nelson Intermediate Seminar, December 14, 2001 Steve Frick / Web Anderson Advanced Seminar, August 18 & 19, 2001 Patti Hattfield/Mah & Stuart Mah Total Immersion Agility Camp, March 5-10, 2001 Stacy Peardot Intermediate Seminar, January 4, 2001 Stacy Peardot Advanced Seminar, January 6, 2001 Patti Hattfield/Mah & Stuary Mah Total Immersion Agility Camp, March 5-10, 2000 Sharon Nelson Advanced Seminar, November 11 & 12, 1999 Greg Darret Advanced Seminar, January 15 & 16, 2000 Donna Duford "Handling Difficult Dogs in Class", September 25, 1999 Patti Hattfield & Stuart Mah Advanced Seminar, August 14 & 15, 1999 Bud Houston Advanced Workshop, April 10 & 11, 1999 Patti Hattfield & Stuart Mah Total Immersion Agility Camp, April 3-6, 1999 Patti Hattfield & Stuart Mah Intermediate Seminar, August 18 & 19, 1998 Patti Hattfield & Stuart Mah Gambler/Snooker Seminar, August 17, 1998 Patti Hattfield & Stuart Mah Advanced Seminar (auditor), August 16, 1998 Julie Daniels Instructor Workshop (auditor), February 21 & 22, 1998 Introductory Agility through Competition Class, Autumn Winds Agility Center, 1998-1999 Agility 1-4 and the Agility Training Group, Orange County Animal Protection Society, 1997-1999
RELATED TRAINING:
Canine First Aid with Dr. Randy Bradshaw, 2000 Accupressure for Relief of Muscle Tension in Dogs Seminar, 1999 Reiki I and Reiki II training, 1997 & 1998 Animal Communication Beginner and Advanced Workshops, 1996 & 1997 John Lyons seminar (auditor), 1994 & 1995 Buck Brannaman seminar (auditor), 1995 & 1996 Linda Tellington Jones 5-day T-Touch Training Seminar, 1992
RELATED EXPERIENCE: Agility Steering Committee Chair, Orange County Animal Protection Society, 2002 Steering Committee Member, Just For Fun Agility, 1999 Advisory Committee Member, Orange County Animal Protection Society, 1998 Agility Committee Member, Orange County Animal Protection Society, 1997-1998 Autumn Winds Agility Club Member, 1998-1999 Agility Curriculum Committee Member, Orange County Animal Protection Society, 1998 Co-founder, Triangle Ferret Club 1993-1995 Horse Trainer 1992 - 1998
David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development.
David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners.
Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature.
David is based in Salem, MA.
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