Happiness Plan for Sam
In this Happiness Plan, we'll take a look at Sam, an older Miniature Poodle.

Julie Burgess, a Certified Veterinary Technician with more than 20 years of experience, has also trained dogs for more than 8 years. She is a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Julie Burgess has been training dogs for more than 10 years and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, with a CPDT-KA certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
She’s worked with almost every breed and most enjoys working with rescue dogs. Julie owns Julie’s Canine College, a virtual dog training company in Colorado, and also works part-time for a pet telehealth company where she can use her experience to help clients with problem dog behaviors.
In addition to being a Certified Dog Trainer, Julie has also been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 22 years.
On behalf of Senior Tail Waggers, and has been quoted in:
· Wall Street Journal
· Martha Stewart
· The Reader’s Digest
· NY Mag
· The Dodo
· DailyPaws
She has also written for City Dogs Magazine.

In this Happiness Plan, we'll take a look at Sam, an older Miniature Poodle.

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