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Karen Smalley
Karen is a graduate of CPT's in-house training program and has passed with
honors all of CPT's behavioral and obedience training examinations. She has
trained for CPT for the past 10 years. Prior to working for CPT, Karen worked as
an educator in the Georgia public school system after her graduation from
Oglethorpe University. Karen has owned two Border Collies, Abby and Casey. Karen and
Abby completed their AKC Companion Dog (CD) title with scores that included
several placements and one first place finish. While achieving their Novice
title, Karen and Casey accomplished 3 first place finishes including a score of
198 (out of a possible 200 points), which tied them for High-In-Trial. Karen
and Casey completed their Open (CDX) title with three consecutive first place
finishes and a high score of 198. On average, competitors require 13 trials to
achieve their three open legs. Karen and Casey accomplished the feat with a
perfect three out of three with all first place finishes. During January 2006,
Karen and Casey added to their accomplishments by completing their AKC Utility (UD) title with 3 first place
finishes. Abby and Casey have also been CPT's trick demonstration dogs. Karen
teaches group class at CPT's Cumming and Sandy Springs locations and performs
In-Home Private Lessons for CPT.
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