Training with Reliable Results
Northern Sky Obedience Academy Inc.
Charelvoix, Michigan
1-231-547-9111
GAYE A. AMICK Head Trainer:
National K9 Certified Professional Dog Trainer Gaye A. Amick has been training dogs for over thirty years. She began developing her skills in dog training as a young teenager assisting her father with the training of hunting and retrieval dogs. Professional Memberships Include: The International Association of Canine Professional The National K-9 Trainers Association The Animal Behavioral College Mentor Program
She has studied canine theory and evolution as well as studying under Scott Mueller, who was instrumental in developing one of the first handicap assistance/service dogs . Gaye has also studied with Bob Jervis past Director of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
There's several different canine personalities in the dog world. Each one learns differently which is why having the knowledge and the experience to use an array of techniques/styles are necessary to be an effective trainer. "There's No One Way" to train a dog. Gaye still enjoys learning knew things and continues her education by attending seminars and workshops. She also attended and graduated from The National K-9 Learning Center and completed the study of Constructional Aggression Treatment aka C.A.T .
Gaye's current training goals are to attend The International School for Dog Trainers, Marc Goldberg's Force Free workshop, Chad Mackin's Pack to Basics workshops, Triple Crown Academy for dog trainers and Dick Russell's Large Field Socialization.
In 2004 she developed Northern Sky's Mentor Training Program (future trainers program), in 2009 she became a Mentor Trainer for the Animal Behavioral College and in 2010 added Psychiatric Service Dog Training to the academy's offer programs list .
Gaye's certifications include: Puppy Development, Utility Training, Basic and Advanced Obedience, Off leash Obedience, Tracking, Soft Mouth Retrieval, Scent Detection (drug, cadaver, tobacco etc.), Behavior Modification and Personal Protection.
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DENISE L. STOCKDILL Trainer
In 2004 Denise enrolled in our Basic Dog Obedience Program and upon completing the course decided to enter Northern Sky's Mentor Program. Denise excelled within the Mentor program and was asked to join our staff. She's been employed by Northern Sky for the past six years and specializes in our Board n Train Programs. Over the years Denise worked with many different breeds, personality types and behavioral issues. She continues to increase her training knowledge by attending seminars and workshops. Denise is currently expanding her training skills in the areas of Tracking and Personal Protection.
Canaan Russell 
Future Trainer
Three year old Canaan is soon to be one of our top Trainers at Northern Sky. He is pictured here practicing the "Finish" command with his dog Raine. This command allows Canaan the ability to have his dog to return to him in a different way. Raine approaches Canaan from the right side, walks behind him and will take a seat on Canaan's left to await further instructions. Keep up the good work Canaan the future is yours !!!
