What’s Cooking in
Woodfin
the Kitchen of
Trainer emphasizes
Michele Ellison?
positive reinforcement
lem behavior or aggression.
By Matt Tate
She is Asheville’s only Inter-
national Certified Dog Behavior
school her kids earlier this fall. Her cover everything with a layer of
As a child, Kim Brophey visited Consultant and one of 29 National
husband James is a quality manager shredded cheese. Bake 30-35
a dog-training class and saw the Certified Dog Trainers in the state.
at Arvato Digital Services where he minutes or until bubbly.
trainers use choke chains and com- Her techniques have by recognized
has worked for the past 15 years.
petitive measures to create obedi- by the Association of Pet Dog
They are the proud parents of two
Delicious Skillet Chicken
With the holidays only a few
ence. She knew there must be an- Trainers who named her its Inter-
sons, Conner (11) and Garrett (7).
weeks away, many people in our
other way. national 2009 Outstanding Trainer
They are active members at North
1 T olive oil
North Buncombe community
Now, as behavior consultant for of the Year.
Asheville Baptist Church where
1 carrot (chopped)
are already planning ahead to
the past 10 years, she has developed She crafted her studies at War-
Ellison enjoys singing in the choir
2 onions
the yummy goodies they will
positive reinforcement techniques ren Wilson College around the
and serving in the women’s and
1 celery stalk (chopped)
soon be baking. Michele Ellison
that she said safely and effectively relationship behavior of dogs and
children’s ministries. In her free
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken
of Weaverville is quick to admit
trains dogs with resorting to harsh human and took a job with Animal
time, she loves to read. She and her
breast (cut in strips)
her love for baking. “I probably
actions. Welfare after graduation. Seeing
family also enjoy camping, hiking
1 can crushed tomatoes with
like to bake more than I like to
“Using adversaries in behavior the dogs sent away proved too dif-
and traveling to the beach. Below
basil, oregano and garlic
cook,” Ellison said with a smile.
is like playing Russian roulette. It ficult for Brophey so she switched
are a few of her favorite recipes:
4 t grated parmesan cheese
“My two boys are beginning to
suppresses behavior in dogs, but it career paths and decided to help the
1 T chopped basil (optional)
help out in the kitchen too, es-
does not correct it,” she said. “It’s animals out before Animal Welfare
Corn Casserole 1/2 t salt
pecially if they know I am bak-
like putting a cork in a volcano. came into the picture.
1/4 t pepper
ing something sweet.”
Pressure builds and eventually it “The No. 1 reason dogs are sent
1 can creamed corn
Ellison first began cooking
will backfire.” away is because of bad behavior,”
1 can regular corn, drained Heat oil in large skillet and
when she married. Her mother,
After working out of her Madison she said.
2 eggs sauté veggies until softened @10
Carol Bagley of Weaverville,
County home, Brophey has opened She said most dogs she will see
1/3 cup sugar (or Splenda) minutes. Add chicken strips.
was always eager to share reci-
The Dog Door Canine Services of- only one-to-three times. She can
1 pkg. Jiffy cornbread mix Cook until opaque @5 minutes.
pes and cooking tips. “I called
fice in Woodfin at 235-A Weaver- work with any age. Her office is
1 C sour cream Stir in remaining ingredients
my mom for cooking advice a
ville Road. She works one-on-one open by appointment only. For
1 stick butter (1/2 cup), melted and cover. Simmer for 10 min-
lot when we first married,” she
with dogs in a 90-minute session more on Brophey, call 828-656-
utes or until all flavors blend.
said. Over the years, Ellison has
designed to treat fear, anxiety, prob- 8305.
Mix together all ingredients and
gained much more confidence
bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes
Apple Dumpling Bake
in the kitchen and is always up
for trying something new. “I
Mexican Lasagna 2 - 8 oz pkgs. crescent rolls
like cooking the most when I
2 medium Granny Smith ap-
have the extra time to try a new
1 pkg. flour or corn tortillas ples, peeled and cored
recipe. Experimenting with new
1 lb. ground beef 1 C sugar
foods can be a lot of fun for me.”
1 C salsa 1/3 C butter, melted
Ellison especially enjoys making
1 can tomato sauce 3/4 C Mountain Dew soda
Mexican and Italian dishes.
1 pkg. taco seasoning Ground cinnamon
Originally from Fort Lauder-
1 onion chopped
dale, Fla., Ellison moved to Ar-
2 eggs Unroll crescent rolls and sepa-
den when she was 16 years old.
1 carton cottage cheese rate into 16 triangles. Cut each
Following her graduation from
1 t oregano apple into eight wedges. Wrap
T.C. Roberson High School in
1-1/2 C shredded cheese (for ta- crescent dough triangle around
1988, she went to the University
cos each wedge and place in greased
of North Carolina at Asheville
13 x 9 baking dish. Combine
and earned her Bachelor’s de-
Heat oven to 375º. Brown meat sugar and butter; sprinkle over
gree in Psychology in 1992. She
and drain. Add onion. Stir in salsa, rolls. Slowly pour soda around
began working as a licensed
tomato sauce and taco seasoning. rolls. Do not stir! Sprinkle with
optician for LensCrafters in
Simmer, stirring often for five min- cinnamon. Bake uncovered @
1995. After she began her fam-
utes. In separate bowl, combine 350 for 35-40 minutes or un-
ily, Ellison was able to continue
cottage cheese, eggs and oregano. til golden brown. Serve warm
working part-time while being
Line bottom of lightly greased 13 alone or with scoop of vanilla ice
home with her young children.
x 9 pan with tortillas, overlapping cream.
Beginning in 2006, she taught
edges. Top with meat mixture.
first grade at North Asheville
Spoon cottage cheese mixture over
Christian School for three years
meat and sprinkle with cheese. Re- This report filed by Loren
Kim Brophey has been working with dogs as a behavior
before returning home to home-
peat layers at least three times and Metts for the Tribune.
consultant for 10 years.
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