About Us

Successful Tails, LLC

Training Organization Affiliations:

~Fear Free Handling

~AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation

~AKC FIT DOG Instruction

~Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

~Service Dog Provider Member for the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Cassie Johansen

Owner/Trainer, CPDT-KA

Cassie has experience in many animal fields from bathing dogs to breeding horses. She began training dogs for fun while participating in her local 4-H program in 2008. Since then, she received a 4-year degree from Iowa State University and started training dogs professionally. Her training experience includes general obedience and puppy manners, as well as service dog training for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

~Certified Professional Dog Trainer- KA

~Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science

~Fear Free Certified Professional

~AKC Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator

~AKC FIT DOG Instructor

~Pet First Aid & CPR Certified Instructor for Pet Emergency Education

Cassie enjoys increasing her experience and knowledge base by continually attending conferences and webinars to always stay up-to-date on the most current training theories and strategies.

Certified Dog Trainer

CCPDT is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession.

CPDT-KA certification recognizes the knowledge and experience of professional dog trainers. Certificants must provide references that attest to their work and pass a rigorous written exam that focuses on the science behind dog behavior and the application of training techniques. CPDT-KA certification provides an independent, scientifically valid measure of an individual's understanding of the field of dog training, including instruction skills, learning theory, ethology, equipment, and animal husbandry.

www.CCPDT.org

What does it mean to be Fear Free® certified?

With all the false (and harmful!) pet information on the internet, Fear Free aims to keep veterinary healthcare teams and pet professionals at the forefront as the true pet health experts. By closely listening to the needs of the profession and those of the new generation of pet owners, Fear Free has become one of the single most transformative initiatives in the history of companion animal practice, providing unparalleled education on emotional wellbeing, enrichment, and the reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and improving the experience of every human and pet involved.

From www.fearfreepets.com