EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

2002 MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY started from Independent Research Project at Creighton University, focusing studies on animals in society.  

• Animals' Roles in Society; studied zoos, pets, animal testing, factory farming, animals as food. 
•  Animal Assisted Therapy; benefits to humans. Pet Overpopulation; locally and nationally. Independent Research Project on our local Council Bluffs Animal Shelter. 
• Southwest Iowa Humane Society; organized of the rescue groups and gov't agencies in SWIA. Organized Grass Roots Effort; City Officials, Mayor, Director of Public Health, Animal Control Officers and local Rescue Groups to raise awareness about the need for a humane society in the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa.   

2005 MIDWEST ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY was founded focusing on animal welfare, humane education and sheltering in our community.   

• Midwest Animal Welfare Society was founded; focusing on humane education and animal rescue.   Partnered with the Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter; coordinating volunteer program & adoptions.  
• Started grassroots campaign with rescue groups in SWIA that evolved into the Midlands Humane Society Started a project for a much needed humane society in our community in Council Bluffs, IA. 
• Iowans Against Breed Specific Legislation; educating our citizens and law-makers on the negative affects of BSL while promoting dangerous dog laws. 
• Developed Pit Bull Adoption Protocol at local humane societies to adopt pit bulls outside city limits. ​ 

2007  Started PAWFECT PET SERVICES pet sitting & dog walking company gaining animal behavior knowledge.  

• President of the Omaha Pet Sitters Association.  
• Won Scholarship Pet Sitters International. 
• Volunteered at Nebraska Humane Society; walking dogs, & leading training classes. 
• Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Obtained over 10,000 of animal handling skills. 
• Managed team of Pet Sitters to service entire Omaha Metro and Council Bluffs area.  
• Began studying with top dog trainers around the country.  

2014 Founded DHARMA DOG TRAINING and brought balanced training to the Greater Omaha Nebraska and Southwest Iowa Area to help thousands of dogs and owners in need.  

• Won Best in Omaha 6 Years in a row.  
• Professional Member of International Association of Canine Professionals.  
• Traveled the country to work with top trainers to bring balanced training to the IA/NE Area. Developed first Apprentice Program for people wanting to get into Animal Industry. 
• Regional Symposium for USPS Postal Workers to prevent dog bites and attacks.  
• Put together Roverfront, the first Animal Welfare Conference in our community to educate the public on animal services and resources in our area. 

2020  MIDWEST ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY, INC. comes full circle, refocused and rebranded to CONNECT. EDUCATE. ASSIST. ADVOCATE. sharing "THE GOOD NEWS FOR ALL CREATURES"

• Dedicated M.A.W.S. as a Christ centered non-profit.  
• Focusing on humane education and continuing to raise the status of animals in our society.  Continuing to connect, educate, assist and advocate for animals in our community.  
• Educating people on Life Changing Dog Training™ Program to help change people's lives with their dogs, while sharing the "The Good News For All Creatures" to teach others and help more animals.  
• M.A.W.S. Pet Industry Mentorship Program teaching other pet professionals how to thrive in animal industry.  
• Sharing our programs in schools, prisons, long term care facilities and other places in need and website with community resources, businesses and programs to help animals and their humans.