Rachel McMichael is the owner and founder of UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services and UpSwing Total Pet Care, LLC. Rachel specializes in shy/fearful dogs and dogs with moderate behavior issues, going beyond basic training and concentrating on humane, true and effective behavioral change. Her goal is to repair relationships between dogs and their people and to create happier and more harmonious households. Rachel fully believes that the relationship that the dog and family share can often be a direct factor, therefore she creates treatment plans for struggling dogs and their families that include relationship building as well as added enrichment.
In addition to being a CBCC-KA, Rachel is also a Catch Certified Dog Trainer as well as a Catch Mentor Trainer for new students. She is an Accredited Dog Trainer through the IAABC (IAABC-ADT), Certified Trick Dog Instructor through DMWYD, and a AKC CGC, STAR Puppy and Trick Dog Evaluator.
Services offered: behavior consultations, in-home private training, training packages, trick training, group classes, enrichment assistance and more.