About Us
Claire Schulz, FDM
Claire had her spark for dog training ignited while completing a mentorship under a local service dog trainer for an ADI accredited organization. From there, she learned how a service dog would benefit her life with her own disabilities. In 2020, she received her first service dog prospect and after a year made the difficult decision to wash him for an inappropriate temperament for service work. Since then, she has fully trained her current service dog, Pluto, and pursued further education within the field of dog training. She currently has a local mentor, attends training seminars geared towards service dog training, and has experience with a variety of breeds and dogs for service work.
Claire takes clients on a case-by-case basis, wanting to focus her time on offering quality services to her clients. Feel free to inquire to see if she’s currently taking clients!
Current Education
Internship with ADI accredited program trainer, 2018
Self lead studies & volunteer time working with local rescues & family and friends dogs, 2019 - 2022
Mentorship with Carol Moreland, dog trainer, 2022 - 2024
Attended virtual group class, “Crossing Over,” held by Feywild Dog Training, January, 2023
Attended in-person “Unity Service Dog Seminar,” held by Morgan Donahue (Feywild Dog Training), Makayla Binkus (Hands and Paws Canine Training), and Lisa Lima (My Life Unleashed), July 2023
Internship with Tala Castro, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP of Helping Howls, May 2024 - present
Attend in-person “Window Theory Seminar,” held by Hope Retter, presenting play-based training concepts coined by Jay Jack, May 2024
Supporting member of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, June 2024 - present
Completed the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional course by Kim Brophey, June 2024
Completed Incorporating Enrichment Into Your Behavior Modification Plan online course by Allie Bender, June 2024
Completed Service Dog Training: How You Can Help Owner Trainers online course by Kate Olson, August 2024
Completed You’re Not Alone: Working With Separation Issues in Dogs online course by Sarah Dixon, September 2024
Cora Bod - Head of Communications
If you reach out to us at Cosmic, Cora is likely the one answering you! She is in charge of all things scheduling and helping answering your questions.
Cora has a retired service dog and is looking forward to her next one! Here at Cosmic we value the community we serve of disabled folks, so it’s important to us that those employed here are apart of the same community. Cora lives on the East Coast and is passionate about working with others in the communities she belongs to!
