Blake Forkner, CDT & AKC Evaluator
Blake has been training dogs for over ten years, dedicating eight of those years specifically to service dog candidate training and complex behavior modification in Savannah, GA & Surrounding Areas.
Certified evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen, Temperament Testing, STAR Puppy, and Trick Dog titles. Blake also actively competes in AKC dog sports with her personal dogs, including obedience, rally, agility, lure coursing, dock diving, and therapy dog work.
As a service dog handler herself, Blake understands the journey firsthand. She relates to her clients on a deep, personal level, offering compassionate, real-world guidance through every stage of training.
Proud partner and trainer for Renegade Paws Rescue in Savannah, GA, helping rescue dogs build essential real-world obedience, confidence, and behavior modification skills.
As the founder of Meika's Helping Paws, Blake combines over a decade of professional experience with relationship-based training to create dependable service dog teams and well-mannered family pets across Savannah, GA & Surrounding Areas.
Professional Certifications & Achievements
Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Certified AKC Temperament Test Evaluator
Certified AKC Trick Dog Evaluator
AKC Fit Dog Club Evaluator
Veterinary Assistant Enrolled in Penn Foster Vet Tech Program
Professional Member of International Association of Canine Professionals
Graduated from Penn Foster Dog Training Program
Completed Victoria Warfel's NePoPo Service Dog Seminar (Feb 2020)
Completed Victoria Warfel's NePoPo Advanced Course (Jan 2021)
Completed Victoria Warfel's NePoPo Scent Detection Course (Mar 2021)
Completed Victoria Warfel's NePoPo Mobility & Retrieval Course (Jun 2021)
Attended Jay Jack's "Play is the Way" Seminar (Mar 2022)
Completed Nelson Hodges' Relationship-Based Behavior Modification (Mar 2022)
Completed TBTE Puppy Potential (Apr 2022)
Achieved Certified Dog Trainer Title through IACP (Apr 2022)
