Erin Marion has over eleven years of experience working with dogs. She is a certified professional dog trainer, (CPDT-KA), a Karen Pryor clicker training partner.  Four years ago her training expanded to incorporate special needs dogs, specifically deaf and/or blind dogs. Last April she adopted her second Aussie, Darla.  Darla was born with limited hearing and almost no ability to see.  She is extremely passionate about helping dogs and their guardians connect more with each other through force-free methods.

Her Credentials

Karen Pryor Clicker Training Academy, 2011

Lead dog trainer and manager for a Portland Oregon Dog Daycare, 2014 - 2016

Board member and foster home for the rescue Deaf Dogs of Oregon, 2016 - 2019

Faculty member and teacher at the Portland Oregon Whole Dog Academy, 2016 - 2019

Certified Professional Dog Trainer ( CCPDT-KA) since 2016

Pet Expert for Portland Oregon local news channel KPTV; More Good Day Oregon, 2015 - 2019

All4Paws Training Partner (Current)

Speak! St. Louis Training Partner (Current)

Administrator of Pandemic Puppy Raising Support Group and Speak! St. Louis Training Support (Current)

Find out more about Erin and her work!

Website: www.downtoearthdoglady.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntoEarthDoglady

Instagram: @ Downtoearthdoglady

TikTok: @Deafandblind_dogtraining

Check her website in coming months for Informative Webinars:

-Getting a Sense; how to set up your blind and deaf puppy for success.

-Rex Specs; positively conditioning your dog to goggles

-Traveling blind; traveling safely with your blind and deaf dog.

You can learn more about me, Susan Light at www.doggydojopodcast.com/work-with-susan/

The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com

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This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests.