ABC’s Success Story Contest Co-Winner

Congratulations to Sally Eccleston!

Sally was unable to continue her 35-year painting career due to health issues. A life-long dog lover, she decided to change to a career where she could work with and maybe even help dogs, especially those with behavioral problems and shelter animals. After considering a variety of job options, including opening her own dog walking business, Sally still felt there was a hole in her plan. Then, one night after seeing an Animal Behavior College commercial on TV, she realized she was missing education.

She quickly enrolled in ABC’s Dog Obedience Instructor Program. Immediately, she was able to regularly apply what she was learning while taking her sister’s dog Josie for walks. Sally plans to combine the experience from her school efforts with her externship hours and the volunteer hours she’s worked at her local animal shelter (also part of her ABC program) to focus on shelter dogs while specializing in doggy problems.

From getting educated at a dog training school, Sally has learned that knowledge is power and knowledge is leadership.

Meet our co-winner Shaunee by clicking here. Read about her amazing story on how she rehabilitated a puppy while still halfway through ABC’s dog trainer program.