Tim has been training dogs for over 25 years in one form or another. He has been training dogs professionally for over 15 years.
He was a field trainer for "Paws with a cause" for 3 years,where he trained dogs for the physically handicapped and the hearing impaired.
Earlier in his career,Tim trained coonhounds for hunting and u.k.c. conformation. He then turned to a.k.c. obedience and conformation with his Boxers. He is currently training in the sport of schutzhund.
Tim received a diploma from the North american school of animal sciences,where he received valuable knowledge toward operating Northern Pine Kennels.
He finished his dog grooming course at Delta college and worked as an apprentice groomer for a local kennel for a year. He has been grooming for over 15 years(how time flies!) and taught his wife,Kathy the art of grooming. Kathy is now the head groomer.
Completing his course in small business management has also been very useful in operating the business.
Northern Pine Kennels is owned and operated by Tim and Kathy Clothier....