Our Instructors

LEARN FROM THE FINEST BREEDERS AND EXPERIENCED OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS:

Ruth Henningsen & Nemo: I have been owned by Siberian Huskies for 44 years. I have been involved in conformation, sled dog racing, obedience and rally from the very beginning. I realized the need for leadership among my pack early on. I started training dogs in obedience in 1984 but did not compete in trials until 2001. I spent my time showing in conformation, including a very special female named “Rainbow”. She was a specialty show Best of Breed winner and had many group placings including Group 1’s. I have also titled several dogs in Canada in both Breed and Obedience

I started doing obedience for fun at Ramapo KC classes while assisting the instructors. Since then my Siberian Huskies and I have achieved 1 UD, 1 CDX, 1 U-CDX, 1 CDX-C, 5 CD’s, 2 RN, 2 RA, 2RE, 1 RAE, 1 URO-1, 1 RL1, 5 CGC, 1 CGCA, 3 certified Therapy Dogs, and 1 AKC Certified Therapy Dog. I am also very proud that 2 of my conformation Champions also have their obedience CD’s. “A Title On Both Ends”.
I teach Beginner Obedience and Assist in Puppy Kindergarten, Advanced Beginner and Rally Classes. I am a certified evaluator for both AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog evaluator for Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog. I am also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. I attend seminars to keep up to date on any changes in rules and regulations and training methods to become a better instructor for my students.

Watching students develop a working relationship with their companions, and the dogs gaining confidence and trust in their owners is what inspires me to teach. It is very satisfying to watch the relationships grow between dog and owner and develop into Canine Good Citizens.

Ruth Henningsen | 973-697-9456 | snodogruth@gmail.com

Elaine Barone & Striker: I have been involved in obedience for 42 years, first as an assistant instructor and then as an instructor. I have been owned by Siberian Huskies for 46 years and realized the need for leadership among my pack early on. I have achieved 11 CD’s, 5 CDX, 1UD 2-CD-C, 1 CDX-C, 1-UD-C, 2 RN, 2 RA, 2 RE 1 RAE and multiple conformation championships.

I presently teach Advanced Beginner and assist with Rally Novice & Rally Advanced as well as KPT and Beginner.

I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Certified Therapy Dog evaluator for Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs and a member of APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers).

Watching students develop a working relationship with their dogs and seeing the dogs gain confidence and trust in their owners is what inspires me to teach.

Elaine Barone | 973-492-1876 | elaineb.bowow@juno.com

Kristin Pierson & Ellie: I’ve had dogs my entire life. I grew up in a home that had multiple dogs and when I was 12 I got involved with the training of our new puppy.

I’ve been involved with Wheaten terriers for 24 yrs. I’ve shown my latest two dogs in conformation and received a GCH on my youngest.

I believe that training and socialization are a great way to help create a lasting relationship with your four-legged friend.

Kristin Pierson | 201-317-7305 | piersonkn@hotmail.com