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Barbara Henry- Certified Service Dog Trainer

Barbara Henry

Domino Service Dogs - Founder & Executive Director

About Barbara Henry

Professional Background & Credentials

  • CPDT-KA — Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed.
  • Certified TAGteach educator — specializing in canine behavioral science and human coaching.
  • Clicker Expo (New York) — trained in the latest positive-reinforcement and behavioral-shaping methods.
  • Nonprofit leadership — 2017 graduate of the Community Resource Center (CRC) Leadership Program; current member of the Chinook Fund’s Spring Cohort.
  • Author — The Domino Effect: Owner-Trained Service Dogs Through Ethical, Evidence-Based Training.
  • Awards — Shining Star Award and Cappy Award for leadership in disability advocacy.

The Domino Program

  • Owner-trainer model: Handlers learn to train their own service dog — from fundamental obedience to specialized, life-saving tasks.
  • 24-month comprehensive program: Weekly instructional classes, private sessions tailored to specific medical needs, and real-world public-access outings across the Denver metro area.
  • Humane, evidence-based training: Positive, reward-based/clicker techniques that build trust between handler and dog.
  • Affordability & scholarships: The Caitlin Tyra Brady Training Fund provides training scholarships, evaluation assistance, and long-term alumni support.
  • Rights & advocacy: Service-animal law education plus coaching on housing and public-access rights.