About Us

Michelle Payson

Michelle Payson has actively been involved in training family dogs for 15 years. She is focused on providing effective and convenient solutions to her clients' dog training needs via private in-home lessons and group classes.  Michelle specializes in resolving fearful, reactive, and aggressive dog behaviors, because these issues can be most problematic for her clients and their families.  That's My Dog Training is well respected and referred by local veterinarians, groomers, boarding facilities, and other pet care professionals.

Michelle is a Graduate with Honors of Animal Behavior College.  Michelle also provides training and education to students studying to become professional dog trainers as an Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer.  Michelle has an extensive education in dog behavior and training, and continues her professional development by remaining current on industry literature, continuing education opportunities, and via an extensive support network of accomplished dog behavior and training professionals.  Michelle is also an American Red Cross Pet CPR and First Aid Certified Instructor, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator #37512, and Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Karen Spencer

Karen Spencer has been passionate about animals all her life, from being the neighborhood dog walker and taking home strays as a child, to volunteering at shelters. She knew she always wanted to work with animals and began following her interest at a veterinary hospital as a receptionist. The veterinarian recognized her hard work and dedication and encouraged her to become a veterinary technician. She soon realized she wanted to do more to help people prevent behavior problems with their dogs and enrolled in Animal Behavior College’s Professional Dog Trainer program. As a graduate, Karen’s passion lies in helping people and their pets have a life together that's full of happiness and joy. Karen is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.  She continues her professional development by working with other training professionals, attending educational opportunities, and keeping up to date on industry studies.  Karen enjoys spending time with her dogs Shaianne, Skylar, and Sadie Mae.