Tara Lamper, NCG, RDFNS

Professional Memberships & Certifications

National Certified Groomer, non-sporting group; National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA),  April 2008.

Lifetime Member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC).

Member of the National Association of Professional Creative Groomers (NAPCG), 2010 - 2017.

Member of the New England Pet Grooming Professionals (NEPGP), 2004 - 2014.

Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist (DNMU), November 2019.

Grooming Competitions

First Place winner; NEPGP 2010 Barkleigh Creative Runway.

First Place winner; NEPGP 2008 Poodle class, Intermediate division. 

Second Place winner; Intergroom 2005 Mixed Breed class, Rising Star division.

First Place winner; NEPGP 2004 Mixed/Miscellaneous class, Entry/Intermediate division.

Educational Seminars, Workshops & Conventions

Grooming

2023:

Life After Grooming Summit.  Pawsitive Educational Training webinars.  [October]

2021:

Intergroom/World Groom VI.  [April]

2017:

Mary Oquendo; Salon Sanitation. Pawsitive Educational Training webinar.  [May]

2014:

Anna Hawks; NAPCG advanced webinar - Pet Handstripping.  [August]

2013:

NAPCG Salon Esthetics, and other webinar series.  [ongoing]

2011:

Groom Expo.  Hershey, PA.  [September]

NEPGP Summerfest.  Warwick, RI.  [July]

Intergroom (contest only).  Secaucus, NJ.  [April]

2010:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

Sue Zecco; NDGAA Accredited Workshop.  Sheraton hotel in Warwick, RI.  [August]

2009:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

Intergroom.  Somerset, NJ.  [April]

2008:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

Groom Expo.  Hershey, PA.  [September]

Intergroom.  Somerset, NJ.  [April]

Atlanta Pet Fair.  Atlanta, GA.  [March]

2007:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

PetEdge/Oster Grooming Theater.  (Chris Pawloski, Julie Ostoski, and Missi Salzberg on scissors & ergonomics, Bichon & Terrier styling, and business topics.)  Lake Opechee Inn & Spa in Lakeport, NH.  [August]

NEPGP Spring Fling.  (Salon safety, breed grooming demos and hands-on Poodle workshop.)  Silver City Canine Training Center in Taunton, MA.  [May]

2006:

NDGAA continuing education and pre-certification workshop.  Crowne Plaza hotel in Warwick, RI.  [November]

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

2005:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

Intergroom.  Somerset, NJ.  [April]

2004:

NEPGP Fall Festival.  Warwick, RI.  [November]

NEPGP Spring Fling.  (Mutt makeovers and practical pet clips.)  The Pampered Pet Grooming Shop in Paxton, MA.  [March]

2003:

NEPGP Spring Fling.  (Colin Taylor on Bedlington Terrier and Poodle styling for competition.)  The Pampered Pet Grooming Shop in Paxton, MA.  [March]

1997:

Professional Grooming Course at Jan Waldo's Grooming Boutique in Hooksett, NH.  [16 week apprenticeship]

Behavior & Training

2014:

Ward Falkner; Competition Obedience Seminar.  DogStar Activity Center in Acton, MA.  [August]
 
Kathy Bray; Circus Tricks Workshop.   Yankee Dog in Brattleboro, VT.  [April]

Karen Gorman; Intro to Barn Hunt.  Fit-N-Trim Dog Training in Rowley, MA.  [March]

Norma Smith; (Conformation) Handling Seminars.  DogStar Activity Center in Acton, MA.  [March] 

2013:

Peg Munves; Handler Focus Rally (APDT/WCRL) workshop.  All Dogs Gym in Manchester, NH.  [July]

Sue Burrell; Advanced Handling Techniques.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

Sue Burrell; Conformation for Beginners.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

2012:

Sheila Bennett; CDSP Obedience Seminar.  DogStar Activity Center in Acton, MA.  [December]

Peg Munves; Animal Acting Workshop.  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [April]

Tenley Dexter; Introduction to Herding.  Four Point O Farm in Stratham, NH.  [April]

Julie Rembrandt Seeley; AKC Rally Seminar - New Signs & Regulations.  DogStar Activity Center in Acton, MA.  [January]

2011:

Stephen Hersey; Rally Obedience Handler Error 101.  Finish Forward Dogs in Saco, ME.  [March]

Paul Stolzenburg; "Agility Trialing 1: How to Enter," and "Agility Trialing 2: Rules of the Games."  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

Sue & Bill Burrell; Conformation Handling Seminar.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

Anne Andrle; "Contact Excellence & Jumping Skills" agility workshops.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [February]

2010:

Dee Ganley; "Fun & Games: Play Training" workshop.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [October]

Dee Ganley; "Hocus Pocus - Let's Find Focus" training workshop.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [June]

Danielle Cyr & Megan Welch; Canine Weight Pull Workshop.  Finish Forward Dogs in Saco, ME.  [May]

Laurie Williams; “Rally Savvy” obedience workshop.  All Dogs Gym in Manchester, NH.   [April]

Laurel Rabschutz; "Canine Musical Freestyle Workshop."  Four Paws Academy in Boxborough, MA.  [March]

2008:

Animal Behavior Conference.  Hershey, PA.  [September]

2006:

Jean Donaldson; "Execution, Execution, Execution" (training techniques).  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [May]


2002:

Donna Duford; Treating Behavior Problems.  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [October]

2001:

Julie Norman; "Dance With Your Dog: an Introduction to Musical Canine Freestyle."  All Dogs Gym in Manchester, NH.  [December]

Sue Sternberg; "Canine Aggression in the Shelter Environment."  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [June]

2000:

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.; "Advanced Canine Behavior."  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [November]

Health & Wellness

2023:

Stephen & Grace Gooby; Introduction to Transformational Breath.  Blissful Journey Wellness in Gilmanton, NH. (June)

2019:

Raw Dog Food Nutrition course; DNM University.

2017:

Jessica LaBrie; Dowsing for Dosages.  The Herbal Path in Dover, NH.  [August]

Raven RedFeather; Intro to Shamanic Healing.  The Herbal Path in Dover, NH.  [August]

doTerra Wellness Summit.  Portland, ME  [July]

doTerra (essential oils) Spring Training Summit.  Nashua, NH  [April]

2016:

Amy Bregy; Reiki III certification.

PetTech CPR & First Aid Certification.  CVHS in Dover, NH.  [April]

Jessica O'Donoghue, TTouch Ground Work.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

Susan McNeill Spuhler, Dowsing Workshop.  KRI Center for Consciousness Studies in Straham, NH.  [March]

Michele Lowry; energetic toolbox workshop.  Milton, NH.  [February]

2015:

Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR; Coaching the Canine Athlete.  Masterpeace Dog Training in Franklin, MA.  [October]

Michele Lowry; Animal Reiki workshop.  Milton, NH.  [June]

Michele Lowry; Animal & Nature Wisdom retreat.  Milton, NH.  [May]

Bobbie Lyons, Cert. CF; K9 Conditioning Workshops.  Tails U Win in Manchester, CT.  [April]

Mary Thompson, RVT; Canine Conditioning Program.  Finish Forward Dogs in Saco, ME.  [February]

2014:

Paula Stout; Reiki II certification.  [November]

Pat Trotter; "Born To Win" structure & breeding seminar.  DogStar Activity Center in Acton, MA.  [April]

2013:

Joyce Belcher; Integrative Options for Canine Joint & Connective Tissue Injuries & Degeneration.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [March]

2012:

Doreen DiAntonio; Animal Communication Workshop.  The Doggie Dome in New Durham, NH.  [November]

PetTech CPR & First Aid Certification.  NHSPCA in Stratham, NH.  [October]

Krista Vernaleken, VMD, Judy Coates, CCRT, and Lauren Blaeser, DVM; Canine Orthopedics, Structure & Function.  Bulger Animal Hospital in N. Andover, MA.  [September]

Lee Gregory, D.V.M.; Canine Trigger Point & Stretching Clinic.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [August]

Sheila Ryan; Body Mind & Spirit Balancing for the Canine Athlete & Companion Dog.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [May]

Doreen DiAntonio; Animal Communication Workshop.  8th Chakra in Dover, NH.  [May]

Cynthia Bir; Reiki I certification.  [April]

Pat Hastings; Structure in Action.  Clarion Hotel in Portland, ME.  [March]

Sheila Ryan; Nutritional Analysis & Animal Communication.  It's a Dog's World in York, ME.  [February]

2011:

Sherri Shinsky, CMP; "Canine Massage - Thinking Outside the Box."  Crowne Plaza hotel in Cromwell, CT.  [November]

K9 Pro Fit Conditioning introductory workshop.  All Dog's Gym in Manchester, NH.  [March]

Lee Gregory, D.V.M.; Canine Trigger Point & Stretching Clinic.  NHSPCA in Stratham, NH.  [February]

2007:

Pet First Aid and CPR Certification, American Red Cross.  Wells, ME.  [April]

Leea Foran; Tellington TTouch Workshop.  Monadnock Humane Society in W. Swanzey, NH.  [March]

2006:

Douglas Lemire, V.M.D.; Animal Healing Techniques Lecture.  The Herbal Path in Dover, NH.  [January]

2001:

Emergency K-9 First Aid and CPR Certification, the Working Dog Foundation.  NH Police K-9 Academy.  [April]

2000:

Christina Chambreau, D.V.M.; "Holistic Animal Health Seminar."  Concord, NH.  [February]