Gale Meadow

Gale Meadow, CPDT-KA, CNWI, Certified Fear Free Profressional

Instructor, Nosework Instructor

Inspired by a special dog named Ruffles who had come into her life, Gale began her professional career in dog training in 2002.   Gale has taught a variety of classroom curriculums over the years including Puppy, Basic, Advanced, Pet Therapy, playgroups, and reactive dog training.   

In 2011, Gale became interested in Nose Work, a new sport which was making its debut on the East coast.   As Gale observed the confidence and enjoyment that dogs derived from participating in scent work; it became her passion.  Gale is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI), an UKC Nose Work judge, and an AKC Scent Work judge.  She has been teaching classes in Nose Work since 2012.   

Gale is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and as an avid positive reinforcement trainer, she also is a Certified Fear Free Professional.   In addition, she is an AKC Canine Good Citizen/Trick evaluator and a Temperament judge.   

Gale currently shares her home with two Portuguese Water Dogs, Fiji & Bali, who she actively trains and competes with in Nose Work, Rally, Obedience, Conformation, Agility, Pet Therapy, and Water Work.