VKC Proven Trainers

The VKC^® Park Service (VPS) began informally. People are naturally attracted to Enrico Genosse’s dogs, but a few dedicated a significant portion of their second lives to playing with the dogs, inventing and teaching tricks, and helping one another. Frequent visitors to the parks came to recognize these folks and to rely on them for information, recommendations and advice.

This informal system sprang up because Mr. Genosse himself could not be in world enough. What’s more, even if he had more time in SL, he would rather spend his time developing new dogs. The need for customer support exists and Mr. Genosse alone could not fill the need.

And so, the VKC Park Service came to be — with Blu Sparkle as Parks Director. The system of VKC Proven Trainers arose in an effort to ensure the quality of the trainers and to ensure that they were recognized for the essential services they provide. People who understand and love the dogs, those who naturally reach out to help others, now can contact Blu Sparkle about certification. Those who are accepted take an applied test to demonstrate their skills. The trainer-to-be receives a dog that has a problem, and is assigned a specific trick to teach to the dog. Miss Sparkle observes the applicant’s diagnostic and problem-solving skills, knowledge of the dogs, and pizzaz when teaching the required trick.

Upon those who pass this test, Mr. Genosse bestows a badge and the title, VKC Proven Trainer. The badge and title assure the public that this is a person who is skilled in handling VKC Dogs and helping owners. Trainers teach VKC Patrons how to care for their dogs. Trainers also assist with problems such as lost or sick dogs. They are responsible for upholding the VKC Charter to help ensure a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the parks.

These VKC Proven Trainers work in all of the VKC Dog Parks rather than in any particular park. Anyone needing the services of a trainer need only walk up to a Dog Clinic and say, “help.” The Clinic will search for available trainers and present the customer with a list of who is available. The customer then clicks on any available name to summon assistance. If no trainers are online, an E-mail message goes out to every trainer, assuring you of the support you need.

To make support even easier to obtain, the VKC Park Service also maintains a VKC Park Team sign in each VKC Dog Park. This sign lists all the trainers who are online and available to assist you, plus it shows which languages the trainer speaks most comfortably. All trainers are prepared to help all customers, no matter the languages involved. Simply click on any name to request assistance. ❧

VKC Proven Trainers — We are here to help you!

Training Classes Offered

VKC Proven Trainers offer classes at regularly scheduled times and whenever someone requests a class. Check in world for more information.

VKC Proven Trainers will respond promptly when someone clicks a name of the VKC Park Team sign. If the sign is dark, simply say "help" to the clinic and an E-mail will go out to the entire team. At least one trainer will respond to the call as soon as possible.

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