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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Chat with Opportunity Barks' Leigh Siegfried

Leigh Siegfried began her work with dogs as a volunteer at a nonprofit animal shelter. Leigh is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and her experience includes managing an award-winning dog daycare and training facility, as well as working as the Behavior and Manager for the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL).

While at WARL she performed behavior evaluations, provided follow up support for adopters and implemented enrichment and training programs. She also had the unique opportunity to create enrichment protocols for 11 of the seized Michael Vick dogs while they were awaiting release to rescue. Currently when not working with dogs and their people, Leigh is on the road, speaking and training other folks. She's been a featured speaker at HSUS Expo and Petfinder Adoption Options.

She is an Associate member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is a Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She conducts private behavior counseling sessions, group training classes in basic and advanced manners and agility, and a variety of workshops. Opportunity Barks classes are held in Philadelphia and Quakertown, PA. Visit www.opbarks.com for more info!
Posted by Amy Worden @ 11:30 AM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:50 PM, 07/09/2009
    Hello Leigh, this is for one of your questions from Steph: I train my dogs in South Jersey at Lower Camden County Dog Traing Center and also at Pinelands K-9 Club. Cheers, Romil
    — RRLimson


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About Amy Worden
Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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