NHSPCA: About Our Trainers

Sue Carney

Sue has been with the NHSPCA for 16 years previously as Shelter Manager, Community Programs Manager and more recently Manager of Behavior and Training Programs. A graduate of UNH, Thompson School of Applied Science, Sue has a degree in Animal Science and has been studying animal behavior over the last 10 years through various conferences, workshops and individual courses. She teaches 12 classes a week at the NHSPCA's new learning center and conducts behavior consults, manages educational workshops and assist in the training of animals available for adoption.
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Laura Chapman

Laura, pictured here with Fletch, has been aspiring to the field of animal rescue and rehabilitation from an early age. In her middle school year book, her future goal was to work with animal shelters. She then continued on to high school and college, earning a degree in animal science from UNH Thompson School, as well as a Bachelor's in Psychology. She interned under Sue Carney throughout her college education and is now teaching classes of her own. She also volunteers with Canine Companions for Independence, helping to raise and train future service dogs. While still learning many new things along the way, she is bringing her many experiences together and is very enthusiastically getting an early jumpstart on her dream career. She is now teaching puppy obedience classes and playgroups here at the NHSPCA.
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Kelly Sullivan

Kelly is a recent graduate of UNH with a BA in Psychology and an Associate in Animal Science. She has been studying animal behavior and has even met with Cesar Milan! She has always wanted to work with animals and is in love with what she does. She teaches obedience classes, works with CCI
(http://www.caninecompanions.org/) which raises dogs for people with disabilities, as well as assisting in the training of animals available for adoption. Kelly has been a veterinary technician for 5 years, and has been working with Sue Carney throughout her entire college career. She is more than excited to have found her dream job and hopes to bring a lot to the NHSPCA.
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Mary Keays

Mary Keays has loved dogs and all animals since she was a child. When she learned of a sport she could participate in with her canine companions, she started taking agility classes and got completely hooked. She has trained four or her own dogs in agility. She presently owns two dogs, Abby and Lexi. Abby is a Brittany who competed in agility for about eight years. Abby earned titles from the United States Dog Agility Association, the North American Dog Agility Council, and the American Kennel Club. Mary is most proud of Abby's Master Excellent Jumper and Master Agility Excellent titles from the AKC. Abby is now retired from competition at age 10. Lexi is a Miniature Australian Shepherd who will soon be 2. She is still learning agility and has just started competing.

Mary loved agility so much that she became a certified agility instructor and started teaching for the New England Agility Team (NEAT). She is also a member of NEAT. She has been teaching for over six years and loves it. She now teaches for the New Hampshire SPCA. Click here to send Mary an email.

Terence Kirby

Terence Kirby has been helping dogs and their owners to speak each others' language for nearly a decade. Using tried-and-true motivational training methods that emphasize relationship-building and clear communication between pets and their people, Terence Kirby, head-trainer and owner of My Dogs Mind has worked successfully with hundreds of dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and ages.

Terence loves dogs and is seldom seen without a dog by his side. When not working with clients he can be found at home or on-the-go with his wife Sandy, son Colin, and their own three dogs, Ike, Rugger and Finn. A lover of nature and the outdoors, Terence hikes, runs, and enjoys fishing and surfing. Some of the most rewarding work Terence does is through the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association. As an active member, Terence donates his time and resources to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of these wonderful dogs into homes where they can thrive and bring joy to their new owners. Terence and his family make their home in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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Dee Ganley

For over 25 years Dee has taught training classes and
advised individuals on how to create positive partnership
with their dogs. In the mid-1990’s she began
sharing positive reinforcement training with the
deeply committed people working in the shelter
world. From 1998-2004, she was the Training and
Behaviour Manager for the Upper Valley Humane
Society in Enfield, NH. Dee's single most important
goal was to create a shelter and training program
that teaches the dogs self-control skills. She worked
with the staff, volunteers and the public, helping
them use positive reinforcement to change rude
dogs into agreeable family members.

Today, Dee is back in private practice, which
now includes travelling to many wonderful places
helping shelters, rescues, and other folks who want to
learn her practical, humane techniques. She teaches people to change their dogs and themselves into friends and partners for life.

More information on Dee is available on her website at www.deesdogs.com

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