Brenda Belmonte has been a lifelong dog fanatic. Her first experience with dog training was training her dog to participate in her high school theatre performance of “Pippen.” It was then she knew dog training was always going to be a part of her life. 

 

Fast forward four decades, Brenda is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI),  that has taught a variety of disciplines, from puppies to adults. Her passion is working with adolescent dogs, dog reactivity, and aggression. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International , a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a professional member of the Pet Professional Guild, and a mentor trainer for both the Animal Behavior College and the CATCH Academy. Brenda is also a judge for North America Diving Dogs (NADD).

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Brenda has titled dogs in conformation, obedience, rally, barn hunt, dock diving, trick dog, agility, scent work, and more. Her current dog, Kanan, is competing in a variety of dog sports!

 

Brenda is also the owner of Two Paws Up Dog Training, LLC in Lead, SD, and is thrilled to be the new owner of  Happy Tails Dog Training Center.