Kimberly Palermo

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Biography

Ms. Kimberly Palermo is a Co-Founder and Co-Owner of BlueDog. Her dream was to work with animals for as long as she can remember and she grew up with a plethora of pets ranging from many dogs to chickens and goats, a horse, plenty of small animals, and even a couple of tarantulas. Her first job as a teenager was at a pet supply store and she hasn't left the pet industry since, holding multiple positions at pet supply stores, dog daycares and working for dog trainers. In 2005 she graduated from The University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree in Zoology and a minor in Animal Behavior and Psychology. As a college graduation gift, she got Elsa, a sable Collie who inspired her to learn more about dog behavior and training. Wanting to run her own business and thirst for more knowledge, in 2006 she earned a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship from Boston University. At the same time, she learned much of what she knows about dogs by competing in AKC Obedience and Rally-Obedience and earning many blue ribbons and titles with Elsa. She received a certificate of completion from Gail Fisher's All Dogs Academy Instructor Training School and All Dogs Academy Dog Training School. She's also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and attends as many dog training seminars and classes as she can possibly fit into her schedule. She also trains for and competes in a number of dog sports including Obedience, Agility, Rally-Obedience, and Scent Work.