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		About Us Dog Star Training offers you and your pet training solutions. We care deeply for the animals we work with, and make long time friends of the people we serve. We know how busy everyone’s life can be, so we give you the tools needed to solve real issues. The following information says who we are - we’d like to learn about you.

About the owner and trainer of
Dog Stars, LLC
Judy Luther
CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CSMT

   Judy has worked with animals her entire life.
Growing up in an animal loving home she always had a variety of pets.

   When she was 8 years old, she attended classes at the St. Louis Zoo. She attended every class offered at the zoo, developing a friendship with the curator of education. By the age of 10 she was assisting in education classes and giving tours.

   Judy has been training dogs for as long as she can remember. Training a wide variety of mixed and pure bred dogs. Judy trains performing Frisbee dogs, obedience ring dogs, rally competition dogs and any animal needed to perform in a theater production or commercial shoot


		Why choose a Victoria Stilwell Endorsed Trainer? Victoria Stilwell Positively Trainers... Have been hand-selected by Victoria Train dogs using positive reinforcement Avoid force and outdated dominance - based methods. Works personally with Victoria and have direct access to her and the Victoria Stilwell Positively team. Share Victoria’s uncanny ability to talk and think dog positively. Practice the highest level of courtesy and professionalism Are fully insured Respect you and your dog at all times Ensure that a portion of all Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training Proceeds benefit The Victoria Stilwell Foundation to help canine assistance organizations.

	Dog Star Training endorses *The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior* (AVSAB) positions on Dominance Puppy Socialization Punishment (Click above links to view AVSAB papers.)

On any given day you can find Judy working on a commercial photo set handling animals for the advertising industry, training Frisbee dogs for a football halftime show, training an animal for a stage production, teaching a family pet good manners, making a presentation to a group of school children on animal safety, or a group of pet owners on dog behavior.

In 2008,2009 and 2010, Judy and Dog Star Training was honored by her clients as being voted, St. Louis' Best Trainer, as determined by St. Louie Tails Pet Magazine.

Judy is a Victoria Stilwell - endorsed Positively Dog Trainer

Judy is a knowledge assessed Certified Trainer, through the board of the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers

Judy is a member of the American Humane Association.

As an accomplished Equestrian, Judy has been riding & training for over 20 years, enjoying the sport of reining cutting and working cow horse.

Judy is a certified AKC - CGC and S.T.A.R Puppy evaluator

Judy is a certified Equine and Canine Sports Massage therapist, with clients including the St. Louis Mounted Police Department, and the Purina Incredible Dog Team

Judy continuously works to keep her training knowledge and skills updated. Through the attendance of the best and most respected animal behaviorist seminars and training programs.
These include.

The Karen Pryor Academy
Terry Ryan Chicken Camp- I
Natural Encounters - Animal Training Workshop for the Professional. Hosted by the San Diego Zoo.
Animal Training Seminar Workshop with Ken Ramirez. Hosted by Shedd Aquarium
Clicker Expo 2006 - 2011
K9 Nose Works Instructors Seminar

Judy shares her home with her husband Kevin, three Australian Shepherds and a rescued border collie named Kate . This is in addition to a herd of wild, but tame, white tail deer and a variety other wildlife that frequent the wooded area behind their home
webmaster note: It is with deepest sadness to report the recent passing of 2 of Judy”s beloved Aussies, Lucy and Oaff. Judy and Kevin want to thank all the well wishers who have snet cards and letters.

Judy is Cofounder and head trainer and director of the Missouri Disc Dog Club.

Judy supports our planet’s health as a member of the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC).


					Judy is a member of the following professional organizations.

					Full Member Association of Pet Dog Trainers

				Knowledge Assessed Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers
			Training Partner Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training
			Professional Member Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
		Member Animal Behavior Management Alliance

		Member Association of Zoos and Aquariums
	Member International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association

Member American Humane Association

Dog Star Training has been voted St. Louis’ “Best Dog Trainer” for 2008, 2009 & 2010 by the readers of St. Louie Tails Pet Magazine.


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About Us

Why choose a Victoria Stilwell Endorsed Trainer?

Victoria Stilwell Positively Trainers...

Dog Star Training endorses The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) positions on

Judy continuously works to keep her training knowledge and skills updated. Through the attendance of the best and most respected animal behaviorist seminars and training programs. These include.

Judy continuously works to keep her training knowledge and skills updated. Through the attendance of the best and most respected animal behaviorist seminars and training programs.
These include.