Canines Unlimited, owner/groomer/trainer Martha Fischbach, CTTP, CPG

Professional Training, Qualifications (over 30 years experience)
Positive/alternative training and grooming canine structure and movement; canine athletics and performance (jumping, agility, etc.); scent/detection work, canine massage and acupressure; nutrition; dog aggression/emotional dog; telepathic animal communication; clicker training; advanced TTouch™; flower essences; competitive obedience and conformation; advanced canine cosmetology, pet styling, anatomy, animal behavior and management; advanced Derma Tech™ prep (skin & coat conditioning); positive motivational training in obedience, tracking agility, problem solving, instructor training, retrieving philosophy, competition, therapy dog evaluation (TDI, TDInc., Delta Society), puppy training, tricks, special activities; grooming/styling; essential oils and pets; kinesiology/muscle testing; homeopathy; Healing Touch, Quantum, Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique, Matrix Energetics, Tapas Acupressure Technique, training and nutritional considerations.

Studied with nationally and internationally known experts including Linda Tellington-Jones, Ron Gaunt, Karen Pryor, John Rogerson, Terry Ryan, Dr. Ron Carston-DVM, Pamela Sue Lauretzen, Richard Gordon, Jody and Alain Herriot, Judy Bremer-Taxman, Gred Tilford, Joan Fetty, Gary Craig, Dr. Richard Bartlett, DC, ND, Kymythy Schultzw, CCN, AHI, Amy Snow, Nancy Zidonis, Dr. Cheryl Swartz, DVM, Dr. Christine Zink-DVM, and John Fisher.

Presentation/Instructing, Publications, National Conventions
Canines Unlimited-(since 1990) Instruction in obedience, ability, tracking, Canines Good Citizen, Rally-O, TTouch™, grooming, massage, Therapy Dog, square dancing with dogs, clicker training, holistic care, health and training, weight pull, ski jouring, mushing, retrieving
Dog Fancy, Grooming Article, research Professional Resouce
Petersburg Humane Society-Obedience training and TTouch™
2nd Annual Natural Pet Expo, long Island, New York, 1998 (TTouch seminars)
4-H dog Club-Canine Good Citizen instruction and testing, Obedience training, Weight pull
Therapy Dogs of Juneau-Canine Good Citizen, Training and Evaluator (TDI & TDInc.)
Capital Kennel Club, Obedience Instructor
Gastineau Humane Society, Training, grooming and TTouch™
Groom & Kennel Expo, California, 1997 (TTouch™ seminar)
TEAM Up with Your Horse (TTouch™ Dog Grooming & Training)

On right: Martha Fischbach with Ron Gaunt, Fun Nose Work Founder K9 Nose Works & NACSW/Nose Work Instructor (CNWI).
About Ron Gaunt: Ron Gaunt has lived and worked with dogs the majority of his life. Ron began working with dogs and training for police work in 1970. He has trained, worked and managed service dogs for more than 30 years consecutively. During Ron’s 12-year tenure in the K9 unit with the Inglewood Police Department, he had the honor of working with three different K9 partners. Among Ron’s many accomplishments are multiple national certifications in detection, both explosives and narcotics. Along with many years of training detection dogs, Ron has trained hundreds of dogs for police work encompassing all aspects of K9 police work. One of Ron’s many accomplishments was that of Master Trainer. In 1981 Ron was the K-9 Program Director with the Inglewood Police Department and the training director of the Los Angeles Schutzhund Club.

Awards, Accomplishments
High Score Dog -Peter, Versatile Canines Companions, 1998 (national award)
Extra Mile Award-Martha, Clever Canines Comp[anions, 1997 (national award)
High Score Dog-Callie, Versatile Canines Companions, 1997 (national award)
Alaska Legislative Citation, for canines Good Citizen Classes and Testing, 1994
Alaska Governor's recognition or Canines Good Citizen Classes and Testing, 1997
Juneau City and Borough Resolution for Canines Good Citizen Classes and Testing, 1997
Volunteer Program of the Year, Juneau Therapy Dogs, 1993
Gastineau Humane Society and Juneau Pioneer Home service recognition
"Peter"-VCCX-O, U-CD, TDI, CGC
"Callie"-VCCX-O, U-CD, TDInc., TDI, CGC
"Mora"-CGC

Events/Demonstrations
Canine Good Citizen, Retrieving Seminars, TTouch™ Seminar, Pet Festivals, Wellness Fair, 4th of July Parade, 4-H Dog Club, Juneau Pioneer Home, Juneau Christian School, MDA Telethon, Obedience and training classes, Capital Kennel Club training classes and seminars, Gastineau Humane Socity, veterinary clinics (holistic vet seminar), Iditarod cache designer, Homer Humane Society, National Senior Service Corp (Juneau), TTouch balance harness design.

Professional memberships, Certification, Licenses, Education (past/present)
TTEAM (Tellington-Touch Equine Awareness Method) (TTouch™) International, graduate level credits
Gastineau Humane Society
Grateful Dogs of Juneau
Capital Kennel Club (past President)
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
ISCC-International Society of Canines Cosmetologists
Certified Companion Animal TTouch™ Practitioner
Certified Professional All Breed Pet Groomer
AMBOR (American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration)
AKC (American Kennel Club)
UKC (United Kennel Club)
Alaska Business License and Professional Insurance
University of Minnesota, College of Education-Recreation, B.A., Magna Cum Laude & Nursery School Teaching Certification, additional concentrations in Dance, Studio Art, Psychology

Canine Good Citizen

Canines Unlimited/Martha Fischbach received a Legislative Citation, a Juneau City and Borough Resolution and recognition from the Governor for work with the Canine Good Citizen program and responsible dog ownership.

Pictured at right:
Martha Fischbach with "Callie" and Lawrence Lee Oldaker and "Kudzu", receiving the Juneau Community Education Council's "Volunteer Program of the Year" award, for Juneau Therapy dogs, Jim Dumont presenting.

Therapy Dogs:
In the early 1990's, Martha Fischbach, worked with a few other dedicated Juneauites, and was instrumental in getting a Therapy Dog program instituted in Juneau. Martha's dogs, Callie (Certified with Therapy Dogs International and Therapy Dogs Incorporated) and Peter (Certified with Therapy Dogs International) did visitations and made appearances, from Juneau Pioneer Home to the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Juneau Christian School to Cub Scout troop.

Ms. Fischbach and her dogs Callie and Peter also received national awards, for their numerous achievements and outstanding community service.

Martha graduated from the University of Minnesota, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Recreation, Therapeutic concentration, Nursery School teaching certification and a strong Psychology, Studio Arts and Dance background.