All About Us

One Good Turn Deserves Another

What exactly is a Karma Dog? A Karma Dog is a special dog who was rescued after others had given up
on them. Karma Dogs appreciate the kindness that people have shown to them and now want to give
back to the community that helped them. Our Karma Dogs are specially trained therapy dogs who love
to be around people and give comfort and support wherever they can.

See what Karma Dogs are up to in the

Meet the Karma Dog's and find out what makes them tick.

Learn more about therapy dogs here.

Find your own potential Karma Dog on Petfinder. Great dogs are out there waiting for you to help
them. They may not all be Karma Dogs, but they are all special in their own way!

Karma Dogs don't work alone.

Meet the people.
Kelly Gould, President & Founder, is a television commercial producer who has always loved animals,
especially dogs. After rescuing three dogs and being a full time volunteer for Pet Rescue of Maryland,
she realized that some dogs were special and could make valuable contributions to others. Kelly has
currently helped more than 200 dogs and cats find forever homes, including many difficult dogs who
would have otherwise been euthanized. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in
Radio/Television/Film and Sociology.

Bridget Trafton, Vice President, currently works for the Abilities Network and has worked in special
education for the last eleven years. Bridget graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in
Behavioral Science and has a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education from Goucher. She is a
Certified Instructor for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and has an M.S. in Counseling Psychology.

Andrew Gould, Vice President & Treasurer, is a freelance copywriter. He also teaches Hebrew School
and runs an "Post B'nai Mitzvah" Program for children over the age of 13. Andrew has also taught a
Chavurah program and started a chapter of the "Magic Me" program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Melissa Winkle, Co-Director of Program Development, is an occupational therapist who works with
children and adults of all ages with a variety of abilities in private practice in Albuquerque and Santa
Fe, NM. She continues to develop a practice that offers people with a variety of abilities the
opportunity to improve independent living skills, vocational skills, and opportunities with animals and
nature in integrated community environments. She is active in providing national continuing
education opportunities, program development and is active in a variety of research on animal assisted
therapy and assistance dogs as assistive technology options. Melissa joined Karma Dogs in November
of 2007.

Meet the Trainers
Liz Hauck has worked with animals for the last twenty years. Liz offers training for real life with your
dog. Her goal is to help you find a happy balance of mutual respect and pleasure in one another's
company. She can help you understand your dog's behavior and use it to communicate what you want
him to know - effectively and enjoyably. Liz teaches dogs privately or is available to teach small
classes. To learn more, please visit:
www.droptheleash.net

Alisa Mills is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) who has taught hundreds of dogs and their people
using only motivational based training methods, with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement.
She can show you how to train and connect with your dog by using a gentler approach. For class
schedules or to learn more, please visit:
www.yousillydog.com