Tickets
FREE, with RSVP
Suggested Donation to ARF, Payable at the door
With over a decade of training and caring for dogs, Veronica Gryzbowska and Gail Murphy from Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons) come to The Church and join animal lover and The Church Co-founder April Gornik in a lively discussion meant to reveal the truths (and dispel the myths) about our beloved four-legged family members. Learn something new or debunk old tricks from the experts and ask your questions during the Q&A. Ready to expand the fam? Visit the ARF adoption vehicle in the parking lot to find your new furry family member! Unable to have a pet? Come by and support the shelter and find out ways you can volunteer, foster, donate, and support ARF’s rescues.
This program is part of the exhibition program of The Ark, our current exhibition, curated by Eric Fischl. Through the exhibition of sculptures of animals, the show aims to seek connections between humanity, animals, and the natural world.
ABOUT ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS (ARF HAMPTONS)
Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. ARF is a leading animal rescue and adoption center on Long Island. In addition to its rescue and adoption program, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats, low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter clinics for the public, and year-round dog training and socialization classes. To learn more visit www.arfhamptons.org.
ABOUT VERONICA GRYZBOWSKA,
CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
With over ten years of experience, Veronica’s journey in dog training has been enriched by her life in Seoul, Shanghai and Poland. Her approach is rigorously driven by respect and understanding for each dog, focusing not just on commands but on guiding owners towards a fulfilling life with their companions. She specializes in a range of training areas, from mantrailing to addressing complex behaviors in shelter dogs. Veronica’s two master’s degrees have equipped her with analytical tools that allow her to approach each case with a depth of understanding and precision. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, she is currently the Director and Head Trainer at SouthamptonDog.com and serves as a consultant in local shelters. Veronica lives in Southampton, NY.
Photo by Kristin Gray
ABOUT GAIL MURPHY,
CPDT-KA
Gail’s love of dogs came along with her love of horses that started in her childhood in Sagaponack. As an adult, Gail adopted her first dog from a local shelter in 1995. This partnership started them on training pursuits of obedience, agility and therapy work. Currently, Gail is an independent, certified dog training professional providing personal training sessions in the Hamptons for over 14 years. Educating pet parents about dogs’ body language, perception and behavior coupled with positive training techniques and play are Gail’s goals in enhancing the relationship between people and their pets.