We are a Californian and a Pennsylvanian living on California's beautiful central coast.  We currently live in Paso Robles and share our home with three dogs, one cat, and numerous fish.  We have both had a lifelong love for animals and can't imagine a home without their presence.  Our hobbies include competing in dog sports, birding, photography, fishkeeping, making art, model building, and of course spending time with our furry family.

Carol Wissler CDPT-KA, CNWI, CGC Evaluator

Carol is a trainer at Gentle Touch Pet Training in San Luis Obispo, CA and has been professionally training dogs since 2012.  She teaches a variety of classes including puppy preschool, puppy enrichment, elementary clicker/basic manners, CGC, CGCA/CGCU, feisty fidos, rally obedience, tricks, and nose work.  All Training is based on positive reinforcement, science based learning theory, and force free methods.  The main focus of training is on building a relationship between dog and human.  For more information and current classes please visit Gentle Touch Pet Training or email directly at shortpawspups@gmail.com

Our Extended Family - Present and Past

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”  - Anatole France