BILL GORTON owner/partner/trainer Bill received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1984, and attended National K-9 Training Center in Columbus, Ohio in 1995. He shares his life with a black, 120 lb. German Shepherd bundle of joy, named Durango. They enjoy long walks through forests and creeks, lazy weekends at the beach and late night comedy TV. His dislikes include any green vegetable and unmannerful dogs (and Durango agrees!) Favorite quote : "Who wants to order pizza?" ROBYN ACHEY owner/partner/trainer Robyn has Communication Degrees from both Pennsylvania State University (1986) and Kutztown University (1988). She attended National K-9 Training Center in Columbus, Ohio in 1995. She resides with her two labs, Jaspyr and Chelsea, who were the inspiration for Tall Tails Training. (Robyn is oh-so-proud of the fact that they are certified Therapy Dogs!) She loves "Buddy Time" and exercise and HATES lack of sleep. Favorite quote : "Where are my keys?"
		Welcome to Tall Tails Training & K-9 Education! We'd like to tell you a little bit about ourselves...
Tall Tails Training was conceptualized by Bill Gorton & Robyn Achey in 1992. We began our education process, developed our philosophy and programs, and formally opened in 1995. You'll find that our education includes many different facets of study in communication as well as dog training. Our combined education and prior career experience has provided us with a significant skill base in creative problem solving, interpersonal problem solving skills, teaching and knowledge exchange, that we utilize in counseling and relationship development in all of our programs. We've studied canine behavior and behavioral problem solving, puppy development and early raising, breed selection, canine personalities and temperaments, obedience training and animal relationship building. Though our focus is private, one-on-one, individualized training, we do also possess an experience base in group training (both puppy  and advanced) as well. The field of canine behavior and dog training is constantly evolving, so we continue to study and build our knowledge base via seminar study (including Cornell University, C.W. Meisterfeld, et al), literature, private study and apprenticeships. 610-481-0422