About the Trainer

                 Trainer
Sheri Floyd R.N., CPDT-KA



Well, where to begin...
20+ years experience overall
in training and owning dogs
and other animals. Her first
Obedience dog class was
at age 17 with her first
Doberman, Tasha.
From there, it is history....

Her extreme passion as an
"animal lover" reaches beyond
dogs to horses, cats, & llamas too. Sheri has always been driven to continue her education & knowledge when it comes to animal nutrition, behavior, & training. By doing so, she hopes to be an effective trainer that will help her clients and their animals achieve greater success in training and overall health. When a client leaves from her training sessions... she wants them to feel like they learned something that day that they did not know before.  She wants them to feel impowered with the skills to keep training.

Sheri has two distinct areas of interest when it comes to
animals: Training & Nutrition. In training, her main area of interest is Ethology (the study of Animal Behavior)… In other words…what makes them tick, how to communicate with them, and how they respond. She believes to be an effective dog trainer you must first understand the animal you are wanting to train...If you do not understand how they think & learn you can not effectively design a program that will work for them. Sheri’s #1 and foremost goal while dog training is: To build a trusting relationship between the dog and their owner. Her training philosophies focus on teaching the pet owner how to understand and provide what the dog “needs” as a canine species first. She strives to motivate each owner to reach further and educate themselves regarding building a relationship with their dogs. Therefore, she believes when you have a physically healthy and mentally balanced dog… anyone, at any age, can enjoy the great benefits you get from a human-dog bond.

Regarding Nutrition, her philosophy is simple…
”what you put in...is what you get out”. This goes hand
in hand with training for physical and mental balance
in your dog.

Sheri attended Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. after High School. She obtained a Degree in Consumer & Family Science (Foods & Nutrition focus) from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. She immediately decided to continue her education on a career path in Nursing with a minor in Biology. Sheri graduated with a Professional Degree in Nursing in 1992 from Purdue University. Sheri has been a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana since 1992 and is currently working in the Insurance industry. While attending Purdue University in West Lafayette, Sheri was a volunteer at the Columbian Park Zoo in Lafayette. In addition, Sheri is a current member & supporter of Wolf Park in Battle Ground, IN. www.wolfpark.org. At Wolf Park, Sheri has attended several educational lectures and weekend seminars on Canine Behavior and Theory to Animal Photography & Training.
Additionally, her self-education from a growing library of resources and hands on experience related to dogs and dog training is vast. In addition to Wolf Park, she has attended many independent seminars (too many to count anymore) and educational workshops from published authors and trainers in animal behavior, training & techniques, animal health & nutrition to first aid. In September 2010, Sheri successfully passed the national exam and qualifications to be a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (C.P.D.T.-KA) title.

Over the years, Sheri has participated in a variety of
workshops and private instruction in dog sports as well, such as Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking and Herding. Sheri is currently competing in Obedience events with the A.K.C. (American Kennel Club) and U.K.C. (United Kennel Club) with her Border Collies, “YoYo” & "Kiwi" and "Binka" her Rat Terrier. Currently a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and various other animal related clubs and rescue functions.
Sheri sat on the Committee for the Lake County 2010 Pet Expo. She is a Certified Evaluator for the "Canine Good Citizen" test sponsored by the A.K.C. (American Kennel Club). Sheri is currently the Training Instructor for Puppy & Adult Obedience at Portage Animal Clinic. www.portagevet.com

As mentioned above, Sheri also finds interest in health and Holistic Nutrition in Canines and Felines. She currently owns Natural Pets Nutrition Center & Dog Training in Crown Point, IN. since 2004 with the assistance from her mom, Donna. Recently, Sheri has taken a new interest in “Clicker” training her llamas…Sheri resides with her husband, Randall (Pink), and all their four-legged friends at
Three Birch Farm.

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