About
Owner Melissa Graf is not only is a trainer with many years of experience, she also has a Master’s degree in education and loves coaching both ends of the leash She has had multiple certifications and continues to expand her knowledge each year by attending educational events. In her free time, she is a book and nature nerd and loves to camp and hike and pretend to be adventurous. A current empty nester who raised her daughters as competitive equestrians, she now fills her competition bug by doing dog sports with her own pack. Agility, Fast Cat and scent work are things they are currently playing with and having fun.
Philosophy
There are many training philosophes out there and making the right choice for you and your dog can feel overwhelming. Tall Oaks Dog Training Academy believes in methods that respect both humans and dogs. We use primarily reward based training and believe in good communication through high quality tools and techniques to help guide you and your dog on your journey.
Every dog is unique and our approach allows us to customize our training to fit you. We strive for happy and engaged learners through our modern methods and friendly coaching style.