Cindy Rich is a graduate of Karen Pryor Academy where she earned the "Certified Training Partner" title. Additionally, she apprenticed with Sarah Richardson's Canine Connection in Chico, CA for several years before becoming a full instructor. Cindy taught multiple levels of Agility classes as well as Pet Manners, Rally-O, and Tricks classes. Cindy has trained and competed with her dogs in the dog sport of agility. Cindy's love and devotion to dogs has been a lifelong affair. During high school she attended Butte County's Regional Occupational Program to become a veterinary assistant. After graduating from the program, she worked five years for a local small animal and exotic veterinary hospital. Cindy did take a break from her life with animals long enough to complete a master's degree and teach in computer engineering at California State University, Chico. However, her love of animals won over and she has returned to a life where she is fully immersed in dogs. Cindy started Learned Dog in 2012, shortly after she relocated here from California.