Aboutus

One Good Turn Deserves Another

What exactly is a Karma Dog? A Karma Dog is a special dog who was rescued after others had
given up on them. Karma Dogs appreciate the kindness that people have shown to them and now
want to give back to the community that helped them. Our Karma Dogs are specially trained
therapy dogs who love to be around people and give comfort and support wherever they can.

Karma Dogs don't work alone.

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Kelly Gould, President & Founder, is a television commercial producer who has always loved
animals ,especially dogs. After rescuing three dogs and being a full time volunteer for Pet Rescue
of Maryland, she realized that some dogs were special and could make valuable contributions to
others. Kelly has currently helped more than 200 dogs and cats find forever homes, including
many difficult dogs who would have otherwise been euthanized. She graduated from Temple
University with a degree in Radio/Television/Film and Sociology.

Bridget Strama, Vice President, currently works fo rBaltimore City Public Schools and has worked
in special education for the last eleven years. Bridget graduated from the University of Maryland
with a B.S. in Behavioral Science and has a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education from
Goucher. She is a Certified Instructor for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and has an M.S. in
Counseling Psychology.

Andrew Gould, Vice President & Treasurer, is a professional writer. He also . Andrew has also
taught a Chavurah program and started a chapter of the "Magic Me" program at the University of
Pennsylvania.

Melissa Winkle, Co-Director of Program Development, is an occupational therapist who works with
children and adults of all ages with a variety of abilities in private practice in Albuquerque and
Santa Fe, NM. She continues to develop a practice that offers people with a variety of abilities the
opportunity to improve independent living skills, vocational skills, and opportunities with animals
and nature in integrated community environments. She is active in providing national continuing
education opportunities, program development and is active in a variety of research on animal
assisted therapy and assistance dogs as assistive technology options. Melissa joined Karma
Dogs in November
of 2007.

Meet the Trainers
Liz Hauck has worked with animals for the last twenty years. Liz offers training for real life with your
dog. Her goal is to help you find a happy balance of mutual respect and pleasure in one another's
company. She can help you understand your dog's behavior and use it to communicate what you
want him to know - effectively and enjoyably. Liz teaches dogs privately or is available to teach
small classes. To learn more, please visit:
www.droptheleash.net

Alisa Mills is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) who has taught hundreds of dogs and their people
using only motivational based training methods, with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement.
She can show you how to train and connect with your dog by using a gentler approach. For class
schedules or to learn more, please visit:
www.yousillydog.com