First Name
Joey
Last Name
Iversen
email
piratebrt@gmail.comPronouns
TAGteacher Level
TAGteach Faculty
Bio
Joey has been involved with aspects of learning and teaching for over twenty years, encompassing animal training, public outreach, animal assisted therapy, sports and recreation program development, and nutritional education.
Joey first became familiar with TAGteach ten years ago through her work with pets and pet owners in Iowa, where she co-owned a successful training, daycare, agility center and boarding facility. She developed and conducted all levels of dog obedience classes, agility training, CGC, Rally-O, private lessons, and behavior counseling. Joey incorporated TAGteach into her instruction and coaching. She coached competitors in all canine sports and personally holds titles in Obedience, Rally-O, and Agility.
TAGteach principles have also played a significant role in Joey’s work with youth and families facing many different types of challenges. She and her Black Russian Terrier, Pirate, were a registered Pet Partner team with Delta Society and participate in Animal Assisted Therapy, the Reading Education Assistance Dog program, and other animal-assisted activities to better the lives of children and families.
When Joey became interested in tennis in 2008, she quickly saw how TAGteach could enhance skill acquisition for her new sport, and she introduced TAGteach to several of the coaches. She later introduced TAGteach to the director of a tennis facility serving at-risk youth. In 2013, Joey worked with a team of coaches and volunteers to develop a tennis program for special needs players, incorporating TAGteach into the program. She has assisted and presented TAGteach seminars in the US and internationally.
In 2017 Joey joined Compass Key, a service dog training company. Joey works with owners and their dogs to acquire the skills and behavior to become certified service dogs. This work has allowed her to introduce her clients to incorporating TAGteach into their human behavior remediation.
Certifications:
• TAGteach Faculty
• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Practitioner
• Certified B. A. T. Instructor and seminar presenter
• Certificate of Animal-Assisted Therapy Activities and Learning, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
• University of Washington Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior UW-AAB
• Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor
• Certified CGC Evaluator
Joey first became familiar with TAGteach ten years ago through her work with pets and pet owners in Iowa, where she co-owned a successful training, daycare, agility center and boarding facility. She developed and conducted all levels of dog obedience classes, agility training, CGC, Rally-O, private lessons, and behavior counseling. Joey incorporated TAGteach into her instruction and coaching. She coached competitors in all canine sports and personally holds titles in Obedience, Rally-O, and Agility.
TAGteach principles have also played a significant role in Joey’s work with youth and families facing many different types of challenges. She and her Black Russian Terrier, Pirate, were a registered Pet Partner team with Delta Society and participate in Animal Assisted Therapy, the Reading Education Assistance Dog program, and other animal-assisted activities to better the lives of children and families.
When Joey became interested in tennis in 2008, she quickly saw how TAGteach could enhance skill acquisition for her new sport, and she introduced TAGteach to several of the coaches. She later introduced TAGteach to the director of a tennis facility serving at-risk youth. In 2013, Joey worked with a team of coaches and volunteers to develop a tennis program for special needs players, incorporating TAGteach into the program. She has assisted and presented TAGteach seminars in the US and internationally.
In 2017 Joey joined Compass Key, a service dog training company. Joey works with owners and their dogs to acquire the skills and behavior to become certified service dogs. This work has allowed her to introduce her clients to incorporating TAGteach into their human behavior remediation.
Certifications:
• TAGteach Faculty
• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Practitioner
• Certified B. A. T. Instructor and seminar presenter
• Certificate of Animal-Assisted Therapy Activities and Learning, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
• University of Washington Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior UW-AAB
• Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor
• Certified CGC Evaluator
City
Renton
Province/State
WA
Country
United States
Website
thinkspotdogs.comProfessional Designations
UW-AAB, KPA-CTP, CBATI, CGC Evaluator,
Organization or Business Name
Think Spot Dogs
Work Areas
Seattle & Western WA
Services Offered
TAGteach Seminars & Webinars, Dog Behavior Coaching, Puppy Selection & Training, Service Dog Training, Nightmare & Night Terror Canine Intervention Training, Scent Dog Training, Pet Loss & End of Life Planning.
Learner Populations Served
Canines, humans
Offers Precision Teaching
y
Other Locations Served
Worldwide Via Live Virtual Training
First Language
English
Other Languages
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