Sumac Grant-Johnson
Training should enrich the dog/handler relationship through a blending of enjoyable experiences and skill building. Play, smiles, wags and laughter are critical elements of a successful training session.
About Sumac CCPDT-KA
Sumac is a Certified Professional dog trainer. She began training dogs 50 years ago and has been teaching professionally for over 30 years. She is the founder of Wag It Games, a certified agility instructor and an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Love On A Leash therapy dog evaluator. Sumac was the first fully approved APDT Rally Obedience judge in New England. She owned and operated Wag it Training Center in Lincolnville, Maine for 15 years before relocating back to NH. Sumac has been a repeat presenter at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers conferences and offers instructor training courses internationally.
Highlights of Sumac's career have been named Maine Dog Trainer Of The Year, appearing on Disney’s “That’s My Dog” and “Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman” on PBS and presenting at Suzanne Clothiers Trainers Camp. She has been a contributor to DownEast Dog News and the Association of Professional Dog Trainer's Chronicle of the Dog publications.
Sumac believes training is at its best when based in modern behavioral science and positive methods. Her goals are to enrich the dog/owner relationship and help owners reach their training goal though training that is fun for both dog and handler.
