At Progressive Canine we believe that dog training should be fun and positive for both the owner and the dog. We believe in personalized training, so the dog and owner team can successfully learn to communicate with each other. The biggest obstacle between dog owners and successful ownership is a language barrier. Obedience class is where you and your dog learn a common language. Once that language has been established, the sky is the limit as to what you and your dog can accomplish together! This approach gives us a success rate second to none.
Kelly Beringer has been training dogs professionally since 1999 with Progressive Canine, and is now our lead instructor for Country Canine in Acton, MA! She has 3 dogs, Thor CGC, TT, "Suki" TT, and "Rhett" TT, all Rottweilers who she is currently training towards AKC obedience titles. Kelly also operates her own Pet Sitting business which she started in 1999. Kelly developed and runs the training program for North East Rottweiler Rescue and she also instructs obedience for The Rottweiler Connection's rescue program.
Kelly is currently working toward her degree in Animal Care at Becker College. Kelly is a valued member of our staff.
Lynne M. Panno, the owner of Progressive Canine, Inc., has been an animal professional since 1981.She has a degree in Small Animal Science and worked as a Veterinary Technician for five years. She became involved in training in 1988 after attending a class with her own dog Bear. She spent 4 years as an apprentice/assistant trainer. In 1991 she began instructing classes for Pet Supply Depot, providing classes for 4 of their locations. In 1996, she formed Progressive Canine Training and Behavioral Services. She currently has 3 dogs, all are Rottweilers; Caius, BH, CSAU, BST, Ztp, CGC, TT, Jade, BH, CGC, TT, RMS and Brixi, who is a daughter of Caius and Jade. Lynne actively shows her dogs in conformation. Caius is in training for his Schutzhund titles. Lynne has also trained and titled numerous dogs for her clients in German style conformation, and working trials.
Lynne is not just a teacher but is also a student. She continues to expand her knowledge in behavior and training by attending lectures and working seminars with top instructors and trainers from both the USA and Europe. Lynnes continuing education also includes canine nutrition and health.
Lynne is a Judge for the United States Temperament Test Association. (USTTA), and a certified evaluator for the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC), she is also an active member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America, American Rottweiler Club, United States Rottweiler Club, D.V.G, United States Police Canine Association, Northeastern CT. Rottweiler Klub and New England Rottweiler Fanciers.
At Progressive Canine we believe that having a trained dog requires commitment and practice, which is why all of our students are given a weekly "Homework" assignment. The old adage "Practice Makes Perfect" goes a long way in helping to attain the best relationship with your dog, a realtionship which is built on clear communication, respect, and trust.
