Occupation: Co-owner and Operator
Company: Big D’s Dog Training Co.
Born: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1985)
PhD in Animal Science, U.S. Air Force
Coursework, K-9 Training Program, U.S. Air Force Canine Academy
Certifications:
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Certification; Dog First Aid Certification, American Red Cross; Pet Care Technician Program Certification, American Boarding Kennels Association
Career:
Pet Groomer, Doggy Daycare, Training, Grooming, Boarding Facility (2001-Present)
Co-owner, Operator, Big D’s Dog Training Co. (1983-Present)
Veterinary Technician and Assistant, Brooklyn Hospital (20 Years)
Dean of Students, Cutting Edge Pet Grooming School
Part-Time Receptionist, Local Veterinary Clinic
Part-Time Receptionist, Animal Cremation Facility
Owner, Pet Food Delivery Service
Career Related:
Lead Evaluator, Local Search and Rescue Groups; With, Management, Local Company; Freelance Photographer
Military:
With, U.S. Air Force (1985-1989)
Civic:
Supporter, Fishing with Vets; Volunteer Dog Trainer, Service Dogs for Veterans and Individuals with Distressed Children
Creative Works:
Competitor, Bodanna Bulldogs, AKC Quality Bulldogs (2004-Present); Featured, Millennium Magazine (2023)
Achievements:
Saved a woman’s life who collapsed at a dog show by performing CPR, and another individual who collapsed at a separate dog show in Illinois
Awards:
Honoree, Distinguished Honor Graduate for Duty and Performance, U.S. Air Force Canine Academy; Recipient, Lifesaving Award; Recipient, Several Letters of Recommendation
Memberships:
Member, The Association of Professional Dog Trainers; Member, National Dog Trainer Association
Family:
Son of Cartrell and Lucille Cooper (Deceased)
Married: Sandra
Three Children
Siblings: Phyllis; Anita
Hobbies:
Hunting; Fishing; Photography; Dancing; Disc jockeying
