MEET OUR DOG TRAINERS

Paula A. Smith, MSA, CPDT-KA, CCFC,  founded Dog Blessed in 2003 after seeing that the largest reason for dogs being surrendered was a lack of training.  She believes strongly that training can keep families together.  Paula is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Canine Fitness Coach, Certified Parkour Instructor, and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Paula earned a BS from GVSU and 

Jodi Jarvis-Therrian, CPDT-KA, CTDI, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) a Certified First Aid and CPCR Instructor, an AKC Star Puppy and CGC Evaluator, C-Wags Advocate and Rally/Games Judge. She is passionate about sharing education with our youth and being the voice for the animals who cannot speak for themselves.  She started a shelter a re