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meet your trainer, Tiff Score

Dog Trainer and Vizsla
Dog Trainer and Rescue Dog
Dog Trainer and Doodle Client

My Story

My career started in the military, where I served as a medic in Georgia, Afghanistan, and Washington. Upon returning from Afghanistan, I brought home a Vizsla puppy, Arlo, who became my hiking, paddleboarding, and backpacking companion.

 

When the military brought us to Germany, the transantlantic flight ended up causing behavioral changes in Arlo I was not prepared for. Together, Arlo and I worked through his challenges with a force free trainer on Zoom and I was in awe of the impact these traning lessons had on his quality of life and our relationship.

 

I jumped head first into the canine behavior and welfare rabbit hole and have yet to climb back out! I spent the following 3 years studying canine behavior, walking dogs, and attending The Academy for Dog Trainers to become a certified trainer and behavior consultant. 

 

Since then, I have completed a graduate degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare from Virginia Tech, been voted as a finalist of the Best of the Pines Dog Trainer category three years running, and have worked with hundreds of dogs and their people.

 

With 8 years of academic and hands-on experience in the pet dog field, my goal is to empower you with the skills and knowledge you need to create a positive and rewarding relationship with your dog. I am passionate about helping dogs and their owners build a strong and happy relationship. 

 

I specialize in fear-free certified training, which means I use positive reinforcement methods to ensure that your dog feels comfortable and safe throughout the training process. 

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I currently reside in Southern Pines, NC with my partner and our four dogs, Arlo, Rex, Winston, & Holly. When not training client dogs, I love spending time outdoors with my crew, reading, running, yoga, gardening, and traveling to new places. 

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I always love connecting with local pet parents, and welcome any questions you may have! You can get in touch with me 

Tiff Score MS, Applied Animal Behaviorist, CTC, FFCP-T

Meet the Team

Goldendoodle training
Holly
Rescue dog training
Winston
Happy Vizsla
Arlo
Paddleboarding for dogs
Rex

Tiff's Credentials, Education, & Affiliations

IAABC
Fear Free Certified Dog Trainer
The Academy for Dog Trainers
Master Enrichment Class
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