Ina is pictured above with one of her dogs, Majai. She also owns 5 other German Shepherds.  Ina teaches Dog Behavior and Obedience Training programs at Dworkis Dog & Cat Hospital, and is one of the senior veterinary technicians on staff at the hospital.  She has been a veterinary technician and has been training dogs for 22 years.  Ina took pre-veterinary classes at Michigan State University and San Diego State University.  She has trained and showed champion Rottweilers and now is training German Shepards. Ina has trained for K-9 Consultants and The Pet Practice. During the past 2 years Ina has worked with the Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team and was recently requested by Governor Kathleen Blanco of Lousiana and worked with FEMA to help in the rescue operations in New Orleans and in southern Texas. Her efforts were captured on CNN and shown all over world. Ina plans on continuing her education in human-animal bonding at the University of Michigan Dearborn.  Ina has two children Brittany (20) and Steven (23). She also has a large family she enjoys spending time with.  Her hobbies, when she is not training, include watching movies, reading, traveling, horseback riding and helping with projects at her church.  Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

You can contact Ina at ina-herbert@sbcglobal.net