Directory of AABP General and Professional Members
Looking for a 'card-carrying' animal-friendly-dedicated professional trainer or behavior consultant, either for yourself, or to refer clients to? You've come to the right place. The AABP recognizes qualified professional animal trainers and behavior consultants (who are knowledgeable, experienced and strongly dedicated to nonaversive methods) in this directory for the purpose of allowing the public to find a qualified professional and to allow fellow professionals a directory for referrals that will ensure that clients get into the hands of qualified professionals who are also strongly dedicated to nonaversive methods. There are many directories available, but this directory identifies not only qualified professionals but also ones who are strongly dedicated tononaversive methods. Listings in the directory emphasized with larger blue text are AABP Professional Members. AABP licenses the use of this web site and this directory in particular only in accordance with the terms of use. Click here for AABP Professional Membership criteria. Credentials listed after member names have been verified.
451 members (all time)
Names Listed Alphabetically by Last Name, by Country and then by State/Province/Region Under Professional Members and then Below that, by General Members
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Canada
Malaysia
Mexico
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USAGeneral Members
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Faragher, Andina: PDT, Dip.ACBS
AABP Professional Member #292 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Address: GPO Box 868, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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New South Wales
Adams, Julie PDT
AABP Professional Member #263 (exp. December 29, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Member APDT #1045
Business Name: dogLOGIC Dog Training
Address: 23 Jubilee St, Lewisham, NSW 2049, Australia
Phone: +612 9560 1808
Email: julie@doglogic.com.au
Websites: www.doglogic.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: (all areas),
Services: Private Behavioural Consults and group courses including , Pet Dog Manners Classes and Advanced Pet Dog Courses. Our training methods are positive, reward-based and most of all fun for both dogs and their humans. We specialize in personalized service and we pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity and our ability to work with the client to achieve positive, sustainable results! We discuss the client’s individual needs and requirements and customise a program that addresses their specific training goals and fits in with their lifestyle… in order to achieve the outcome they desire. Our classes are fun, interactive and challenging!
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Thorpe, Trudi PDT
AABP Professional Member #119 (exp. August 1, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: dogLOGIC dog training
Address: 80 Station Street, Tempe NSW 2044 Australia
Phone: (02) 9591 1886
Email: trudi@doglogic.com.au
Websites: www.doglogic.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA
Services: Puppy Pre-school, Pet Dog Manners Classes, Advance Pet dog Courses, Private Consultations. At dogLOGIC, we only use training methods that are positive, fun and reward-based for both dogs and their humans. We talk to you about exactly what you want from the training program and develop an understanding of your dog, it's special requirements, and consider any relevant history that might affect training. We teach you how to implement the training methods. They're never hard but it's much better if someone shows you how! And develop a unique program targeting the specific problem, tailored to fit with your lifestyle and that, most importantly delivers results! What sets us apart from the rest is that we work with you and your dog on an individual basis and customise a program that works specifically for you. Every dog and their owner is unique, with individual needs and special requirements.
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Watson, John PDT, Cert IV
AABP Professional Member #188 (exp. July 26, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Delta Accredited Cert IV Companion Animal Services*
Member APDT (Australia)
Business Name: What A Dog Needs
Address: PO Box 53, St Pauls NSW 2031, Australia
Telephone: +61 414 650 505
Email: whatadogneeds@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.whatadogneeds.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: Eastern Suburbs, Inner City, Inner West, Lower North Shore (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
Services: private one-on-one behavioural consultations in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner City, Inner West and Lower North Shore. We also offer puppy classes (Delta Puppy socialisation and training) in Northbridge.
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Watson, Natalie PDT, Cert IV
AABP Professional Member #169 (exp. July 26, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Delta Accredited Cert IV Companion Animal Services
Member APDT (Australia)
Business Name: What A Dog Needs
Address: PO Box 53, St Pauls NSW 2031, Australia
Telephone: +61 414 650 505
Email: whatadogneeds@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.whatadogneeds.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: Eastern Suburbs, Inner City, Inner West, Lower North Shore (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
Services: private one-on-one behavioural consultations in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner City, Inner West and Lower North Shore. We also offer puppy classes (Delta Puppy socialization and training) in Northbridge.
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Wolfenden, Lisa PDT
AABP Professional Member #087 (exp. July 20, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Dogs and the City
Address: 15a Transvaal Ave, Double Bay. Sydney.
Phone: 61 2 93634560
Website: http://www.dogsandthecity.com.au
Geographical area serving: Double Bay. Sydney. Australia
Services: Puppy pre-school, dog training and behavioural counselling. Group puppy classes and private in-home training using positive reinforcement methods only. Lisa uses her training in psychology and counselling to better understand her clients needs and capabilities as it her belief that a lot of dog training available falls on deaf ears as it does not take into account the human factors involved in the problems that people are having with their dogs. If the client doesn't like or understand the advice they are being given, then how are they expected to follow and implement it. Dogs and the City is also a pet accessories retail outlet.
Queensland
Beverly, Oliver, PDT
AABP Professional Member #333 (exp. Oct 19, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training
Address: 10 Tonbridge Place, Tingalpa, Queensland 4173
Phone: (07)339-4272
Web Site: www.cleardogtraining.com.au
Email: oliver@cleardogtraining.com
Geographical Area Serving: Metropolitan Brisbane and South East Queensland
Services: In-home training, In home obedience training and behaviour modification sessions, clicker based group classes for puppies and adolescent beginner dogs, obedience and agility classes for older dogs.
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Oates, Caryl, PDT
AABP Professional Member #327 (exp. September 12, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Tail Waggers Dog Training
Address: PO Box 647 Chinchilla Queensland 4413
Phone: +617 4668 9047
Web Site: n/a
Email: tailwaggers@bigpond.com
Geographical Area Serving: Chinchilla, Dalby & surrounding areas
Services: Small group classes for Puppy Pre-school, Pet Dog Manners, Competition Obedience and Dog Agility. Behavioural Assessments and Private Training.
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Scott, Dee PDT
AABP Professional Member #340 (exp. November 16, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Positive Response Dog Training
Address: C- Raby Bay Surgery
Phone: PH: 07 3459 2121 M: 0424058450
Web Site: www.positiveresponse.net.au
Email: dee@positiveresponse.net.au
Geographical Area Serving: Redlands District and Brisbane – Coorparoo/ Greenslopes
Services: We run a full behavioural program from puppies, older puppies through to adult dogs. Our basic courses link to extension classes and provide pet dog guardians with a full scholastic education system We encourage people to train past the basics and gain valuable life skills.
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South Australia
Clark, Bev PDT
AABP Professional Member #244 (exp. AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
President Canine Behavioural School Inc
Business Name: Instructor Adelaide Pet Dog training
Address: c/ 389 King William Street Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 82121322
Web Site: www.positivelydogs.com.au
Email: bc@bc-lawyers.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: Adelaide, inner Adelaide metropolitan area, South Australia
Services: Group classes, puppy pre-school,in home training.
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Davison, Alexis PDT
AABP Professional Member #126 (exp. CASI Student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Scholars in Collars
Address: PO Box 170, Birdwood South Australia 5234
Phone: 08 8568 5610
Web Site: www.scholarsincollars.com.au
Email: alexis@scholarsincollars.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills & Murray Bridge South Australia
Services: Group classes, in home training and behaviour consultations.
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Millikan, Debra Dip.ABST, Dip.DTBC, PABC, PDBC, PDT, Cert IV, Dog Behavioural Trainer, CAP1, CAP2
AABP Professional Member #026 (Exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Member, Delta Professional Dog Trainers’ Association
Accredited Delta Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Award Assessor
Member APDT Australia #701
Business Name: Canine Behavioural School Inc
Address: Cnr Portrush Road & Devitt Avenue, Trinity Gardens, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 8431 9134
Email: damag1@bigpond.com
Websites: www.positivelydogs.comwww.deltasocietyaustralia.com.auwww.CASInstitute.com
Geographical Area Serving: Inner Adelaide Suburbs, Eastern and North Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide. South Australia
Services: Before You Buy Your Puppy Advice, , Group Classes, Private Tuition, In Home Behaviour Consultation. Speaking services to community groups, dog clubs, associations interested in learning more about dogs.
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Schou-Hansen, Bodil PDT
AABP Professional Member #187 (exp. June 4, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Adelaide Pet Dog Training
Address: Post Office Box 523 Fullarton South Australia 5063
Phone: 61 8 8272 0018 or 61 40999 1530
Web Site: www.petdogtraining.com.au
Email: bschouhansen@gmail.com or bodil@petdogtraining.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: Adelaide. South Australia
Services: puppy pre-school, small group classes, private consultations and in-home behavioural consultations. Our mission: To work with you and your pet dog/s to endeavour to understand your needs and to identify which of our programs and services will: help to build and reinforce positive and consistent behaviours in your pet dog in all social situations; help to arm you with the knowledge and skills you require to build a strong belief in yourself as a responsible pet dog owner; and help to provide a foundation of trust and respect resulting in a closer human animal bond.
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Victoria
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Leong, Kim PDT
AABP Professional Member #105 (exp. December 8, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Full Member APDT Australia #1022
Business Name: Angels with Paws
Address: PO Box 624, Heathmont, Victoria, Australia 3135
Phone: 03 9738 0361
Web Site: www.angelswithpaws.com.au
Email: Kim.W@bigpond.com
Geographical Area Serving: East, South-East and Outer-East Melbourne
Services: Puppy pre-school; Group classes; In home training and behaviour consultations; Community education seminars; Pre-purchase education and advice
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Wilcox, Jennifer PDT
AABP Professional Member #194 (exp. July 27, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Paw Behaviour Dog Training
Address: PO Box 504, Patterson Lakes 3197, Victoria, Australia
Phone: 61 3 9776 1571 or 0414 637 568
Web Site: www.pawbehaviour.com.au
Email: pawbehaviour@optusnet.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: South East Melbourne, Carrum, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula. Australia
Services: Delta Canine Good Citizen Trainer, Puppy School, Group Classes, Clicker Training, TV & Film Training, Home Visits, Private Lessons, Community Education, Pre-Purchase Education
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Western Australia
BC, Cert IV, PDBC, PDTGaskell, Teresa "Tessa" Dip.DT
AABP Professional Member #129 (exp. May 9, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Delta accredited Certificate IV CGC Behavioural Dog Trainer
Member, Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group (AVBIG #17962)
APDTAustralia member #387
Business Name: Tessa Gaskell
Address: P.O.Box 171, Dunsborough Western Australia 6281
Phone: 08 97 551153
Web Site: N/A
Email: tessgaskell@westnet.com.au
Geographical Area Serving: South western area of Western Australia
Services: Behavioural pet dog training (in small groups or private lessons) and puppy pre school classes at Dunsborough Veterinary clinic.
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Canada
British Columbia
Bowers, Jane PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #124 (exp. Jan 26, 2013)
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Cat Behavior Consultant
Evaluator for CKC Canine Good Neighbor program.
Founder and President of Renaissance Animal Rescue Society
Business Name: Dogs of Distinction Canine Training Inc.
Address: Box 231, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0
Phone/fax: 604-886-0348
Web Sites: http://www.dogsofdistinction.com and http://www.renaissancerescue.org
Geographical area serving: Lower mainland and Sunshine Coast of BC. Canada.
Services: We offer all-breed pet dog training classes, tracking and search classes, clicker classes, classes for reactive dogs and trick training. Private consults available for both dog and cat behavioral issues (including but not limited to dog to dog reactivity; dog-human issues; separation anxiety, cat behavioral issues and more) and private training.
Ontario
O'Heare, James CDBC, CABC, PABC
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
AABP Director
AABP Member #001
http://www.trulydogfriendly.com
Cyprus
Husein, Carole PDT
AABP Professional Member #189 (exp. June 3, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: School for Dogs
Address: 12 Agia Varvara Agios Tychonas 4521 Limassol Cyprus
Phone: Cyprus 25 320 560
Email: caroleschoolfordogs@gmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: South Cyprus
Malaysia
See Toh, Cheng, PDT
AABP Professional Member #092 (exp. April 2009)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Dog trainer and consultant
Business Name: Dogsworld
Address: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Phone: 012 2584315
Web Site: http://www.dogsworld.net
Email: sohtoh@streamyx.com
Geographical Area Serving: Klang Valley, Selangor. Malaysia
Services: Positive Pet Dog Manners training using only humane techniques. Training are available private, Group classes and workshops.
New Zealand
Denby-Gibbs, Paula PDT
AABP Professional Membership #088 (exp. Oct. 16, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: DoLittle Training
Address: 12 Cullen Place, Tawa, Wellington NZ
Phone: 022 636 7308
Web Site: www.dolittle-training.com
Email: paula@dolittle-training.com
Geographical Area Serving: Wellington, New Zealand
Services: Private tuition and behaviour consultations. Individual training coach (dog sports, competition obedience and services). Clicker training for any species.
USA
Arizona
Curran, Doris CTC, B.S. PDT
AABP Professional Member #203 (exp. June 29, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: DOGS-in-TRAINING, LLC
Address: P.O. Box 571, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
Phone: (623) 849-6685
Website: www.dogsintrainingllc.net
E-mail: currandog@gmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: Greater Phoenix Area. USA
Services: Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Behavior Consultation, Dog Walking, Dog Sitting (for existing clients)
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California
Bond, Christina PDT, BSc (Math and Computing), MSc (Technology Management), CAP2, CAP3
AABP Professional Member #074 (exp. Nov. 17, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: CLASS (Canine Learning and Sports Skills)
Address: 11182 Brittany Lane, Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: (925) 833-8487
Web Site: n/a
Email: k9behavior@comcast.net
Geographical Area Serving: San Francisco East Bay Area. USA
Services:
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Braslau-Schneck, Stacy
AABP Professional Member #056 (exp. Jan 2009)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Stacy's Wag'N'Train
Address: San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: 408 286-3889
Web Sites: http://www.wagntrain.com
Geographical area serving: Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA, USA
Services: I teach group classes including Puppy Kindergarten, pet manners, Fun Tricks, and good manners in the Real World. All classes teach and use clicker training methods. I also provide private training and behavior modification programs for companion dogs, dealing with basic manners, destructiveness, "hyperactivity", housetraining, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, etc. I am a Mentor Teacher for Animal Behavior College students, and I work with the Humane Society Silicon Valley teaching volunteers and staff behavior evaluation and modification methods. I am a member of the "Dog Friendly No Shock Collar Coalition", and JavaDawgs.
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Clifton-Bumpass, Lisa PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #060 (exp. August 26, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Founder: JavaDawgs, Castro Valley Adult Education for Dogs, E-Bark (East Bay Animal Reinforcement Kaizen), Clicking on Ice,
Business Name: Pawsitive Steps Dog Training
Address: Hayward, California
Phone: 510-732-7877
Email: pawsitivedogs@comcast.net
Geographical Area Serving: San Francisco East Bay Area of San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, California. USA
Services: Providing private training and behavior modification programs for companion dogs (specializing in aggression, compulsive disorders, fears and phobias, and other difficult dog behavior problems); clicker training & group classes. Additional services include training protocol assessment and case development for professional trainers and dog sport competitors. Lisa is a court certified dog behavior and training methodology specialist who provides public and professional education on dog behavior and training. She also works with animal shelters, humane societies and breed specialty groups to teach staff how to evaluate and assess the of behavior of dogs and the adoption/placement of special needs and care for brain damaged and disabled dogs.
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Davis, Barbara PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #053 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: BADDogsInc Family Dog Training & Behavior
Address: PO Box 78063, Corona, CA 92877-0135
Phone: 866-LUVADOG
Web Site: http://www.baddogsinc.com
Email: barbara@baddogsinc.com
Geographical Area Serving: Riverside, San Bernardino and eastern Orange Counties, CA. USA
Services: Specializing in the family pet practice, customized programs to help pet dog families reach their goals and have the pet they've always wanted. Behavior-based training solutions to help you teach you pet dog how you'd like him to behave. Behavior modification consultations and plans available for all dogs, all breeds, all problems, including aggression, anxiety, fear, shyness, biting, destructiveness and many others. Specializing in rescue dog rehab, breed/dog selection and problem solving. Workshops and seminars available on request Group manners classes and puppy socialization programs available.
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Donaldson, Jean PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #004 (exp. Sep. 17, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers
Address: 2500 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-554-3095
Web Site: www.jeandonaldson.com and www.sfspca.org
Email: jdonaldson@sfspca.org
Geographical Area Serving: The San Francisco Bay Area. USA
Services: 6-Week Full-Time course for aspiring pet dog trainers, cont-ed seminars, workshops, lectures
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Johnson, Barbara PDT
AABP Professional Member #183 (exp. July 25, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: BJK9s,INC
Address: 178 Parkview Drive, Oak Park, CA 91377
Phone: 818-667-0696
Web Site: http://www.bjk9s.com
Email: bjk9s@hotmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: Conejo Valley, San Fernando Valley, Simi Valley, Malibu, USA
Services: I specialize in working with families to train their dogs to be welcomed companions in their homes.I welcome the opportunity to work with dogs from puppyhood to adulthood. I work with behavior issues such as separation anxiety, fear based aggression, resource guarding, etc. I provide private consultations and group lessons. All training is based on praise and positive methods. Building a trusting relationship with your dog is essential and that is the foundation of training.
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Keel, Mashelle “Shelly” PDT
AABP Professional Member #364 (exp. April 4, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: A Good Dog Day, LLC
Address: 13699 Endicot Circle, Magalia, Ca 95954
Phone: 530 327-7291 / 510 468-5153 (cell)
Web Site: WWW.HaveAGoodDogDay.com
Email: Info@HaveAGoodDogDay.com
Geographical Area Serving: Butte, Yuba & Sutter Counties in addition to the Sacramento Valley and SF Bay Area
Services: Puppy Primer (getting ready for a new puppy, first days at home and socialization), Boarding School (In home Board and Train for puppies as well as older dogs), Private Tutoring (Trainer trains dogs and meets with family to execute handoff sessions for dogs new skills), Home School Coaching (For families who want to be more personally involved in training), Basic Obedience, Tricks, Behavior Modification and Behavior Consultations
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Krieger, Marilyn, PCBC
AABP Professional Member #270 (exp. December 6, 2012)
AABP Professional Cat Behavior Consultant
Business Name: The Cat Coach, LLC
Address: 1017 El Camino Real #283 Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650 780 9485
Web Site: www.thecatcoach.com
Email: marilyn@thecatcoach.com
Geographical Area Serving: United States and Canada
Services: Marilyn helps solve cat behavior challenges through on-site and phone consultations. Her methods are based on positive, humane techniques, education and environmental management. Marilyn also offers classes on cat behavior and on clicker training cats and is available for speaking engagements.
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Lee, Christine, Dip.ACBS, PDT
AABP Professional Member #037 (exp. July 26, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Pawsitive Training (TM)
Address: P.O. Box 600, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352-0600
Phone: 909-337-2400
Web Site: http://www.pawsitive.org
Email:info@pawsitive.org
Geographical Area Serving: Lake Arrowhead and surrounding mountain communities, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, California. USA
Services: We believe that dog training should enhance the relationship you have with your dog. We use upbeat, fun, easy to understand positive reinforcement techniques that will motivate both you and your dog to want to learn. Our group classes take place in the spring and summer in the San Bernardino Mountains. Private training is offered year-round, and includes Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and Behavior Modification for problem behaviors. Group training includes Basic Obedience, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, Clicks and Tricks, and Agility for Fun.
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Mullinax, Lisa PDT
AABP Professional Member #022 (exp. December 8, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: 4Paws University, Inc.
Address: Sacramento, CA
Website: http://www.4pawsu.com
Geographical area serving: Greater Sacramento Area and Southern Placer County. USA
Services: 4Paws University offers group classes in Sacramento, including obedience, tricks and Rally-O. We also provide in-home training services including Puppy Headstart, Pawsitive Beginnings for newly adopted dogs, obedience training (basic through advanced), and behavioral consultations for issues ranging from nuisance chewing, barking or greeting issues to more challenging issues such as aggression, resource guarding, separation anxiety, fear/phobias and multiple-dog issues.
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Wilde, Nicole PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #009 (exp. AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Gentle Guidance Dog Training
Address: P.O. Box 2814
Phone: 661-299-5704
Geographical Area Serving: Southern California
Web Site: www.gentleguidance4dogs.com
Email: phantmwlf@aol.com
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Wolff, Caryl PDT, PDBC, CDBC, CPDT
AABP Professional Member #042 (exp. July 26, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
AKC Canine Good Citizen EvaluatorNADOI Endorsed
Business Name: Doggie Manners, Los Angeles Dog and Puppy Training
Address: 12021 Wilshire Blvd., No. 298, Los Angeles, Ca 90025
Phone: 877-7-DOGGIE
Web Sites:
http://www.DogSeminarsDirectory.com
http://www.DogTrainersDirectory.com
Geographical area serving: Los Angeles area. USA
Services: Doggie Manners is a reward-based training program where we help you train your dog through either private lessons, group classes, or a combination of both private and group. You learn the skills necessary to maintain your dog's behavior. We work with dogs and especially LOVE to work with puppies! In our one-on-one private lessons, we customize and personalize a trainig program for you and your dog or puppy. For puppies, we talk about the Front End (chewing and biting), the Back End (peeing and pooping), and everything else in between. For adolescent and adult dogs, we work on basic obedience (stay, down, come, etc.) as well as problem solving (jumping, digging, chewing, etc.) and behavior issues (barking, separation anxiety, aggression, etc.) We have group classes for both puppies and dogs. In our Puppy Kindergarten, we deal with confidence building, socialization and handling, chewing and biting, housetraining, and puppy obedience. During our group obedience/manners classes, we work with you every week on basic obedience (focus, sit, down, heel, stay, and come) as well as manners (waiting at doors and gates, taking treats gently, go to place and lie down, drop it, and ignoring other dogs and people on walks). Please visit my Website www.DoggieManners.com for more information. I'm looking forward to working with you and your dog.
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Colorado
King, Camille PDBC, PDT
AABP Professional Member #256 (exp. October 9, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Canine Education Center, LLC
Address: 156 Welch Avenue Berthoud, Colorado
Phone: 970-344-5180
Web Site:
Email: k9edcntr@comcast.net
Geographical Area Serving: Berthoud, Colorado, USA
Services: Private in home behavior assessments, specialty area-severe aggression and anxiety disorders, Harmonization of multi-dog households, behavior modification, new baby acceptance, court ordered evaluations, training dogs and people with disabilities, wolf behavior related issues, human animal bond issues, animal assisted therapy work, community presentations, humane society evaluations, all levels of obedience training.
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Connecticut
Rivers, Sue PDT
AABP Professional Member #207 (exp. July 25, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Address: Enfield CT
Phone: 860-402-9134
Email: sue.rivers@att.net
Geographical Area Serving: CT/ South Western MA. USA
Services: Puppy Classes
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Florida
Munera, Jacqueline PDT, PCBC
AABP Professional Member #059 (exp. CASI Student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Cat Behavior Consultant
Companion Animal Sciences Institute Co-Instructor Cat Behavior
Business Name: Positive Cattitudes
Phone: 813-760-9541
Web Sites:
www.facebook.com/pages/Positive-Cattitudes
Geographical area serving: Worldwide educational services through phone, e mail and internet. Local services in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
Services: National and international presenter on a variety of cat and dog training and behavior topics. Writes cat and dog related articles for various media. Assists in design and implementation of cat behavior and training programs for shelter and rescue groups. Consultations regarding domestic cats and human relations for media and marketing research firms.
Offers clicker cat training classes and individual sessions for cats and dogs. Private consults for cat and dog behavior modification, aggression, problem solving, therapy animal training, environmental and mental enrichment, litterbox challenges, and more!
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Steinker, Angelica M.Ed., PDT, PDBC
Professional Member #002 (exp. CASI Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Courteous Canine, Inc. Dog School "No Force, Just Fun!"
Address: 3414 Melissa Country Way, Lutz, Florida 33559
Phone: 813-949-1465 Fax: 813-949-0534
Web Sites:
http://www.CourteousCanine.com
http://www.ClickandPlayAgility.com
Geographical area serving: Tampa, Florida, USA
Services: We offer clicker dog training classes for all breeds and all sizes. The clicker training classes we offer are: Puppy Kindergarten Class, Basic Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen classes, Advanced Basic Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Trick Training and Disk Dog. We also offer private consults for behavior modification, aggression (dog-to-dog aggression, dog-to-people aggression, and all other forms of aggression), problem solving, agility, and more!
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Tudge, Niki, Dip.ABT, Dip.CBST, PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #298 (exp. January 21, 2013)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: The DogSmith Training Center
Address: 1778 Linda Lane Bonifay FL
Phone: 888-Dog-Smith, 364 -7648
Website: http://www.DogSmith.com
Email: NikiTudge@DogSmith.com
Geographical area: North West Florida
Services: DogSmith Puppy Classes, Teen Etiquette Classes, Pet Dog Obedience Classes. Agility Classes, Rally Classes, Flyball Classes, Dock-Diving Classes. Clicker Training Classes, Clicks for Tricks. We also offer a selection of 1 and 2 day Dog Training Seminars. Rescue Resource Packages for Non-profit rescue groups free of charge.
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Waterbury, Ann, CPDT-KA, CAP2, PDBC, PDT
AABP Professional Member #347 (exp. June 8, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: New Dawn Animal Behavior Center
Address: 11501A 47th N Clearwater FL 33762
Phone: 727-415-1567 or 813-949-1465
Web Sites: www.newdawnabc.com
Geographical area serving: Tampa bay area, specifically Pinellas and Pasco County.
Services: Group classes at 2 locations. Private sessions in your home or my Center.
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Wolf, Marilyn PDT
AABP Professional Member #110 (exp. CASI student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Full Member APDT #69444
Business Name: Korrect Kritters, LLC
Address: New Port Richey, FL
Phone: 727-372-9825
Website: http://www.KorrectKritters.com
Blog: KorrectKritters.blogspot.com
Email: marilyn@KorrectKritters.com
Geographical area: Tampa Bay, FL.
Services: Training and Behavior Consulting for household dogs. Positive reinforcement training: lure/reward, shaping, capturing. Classes for: Puppy (includes AKC STAR Puppy test), Basic Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen, and Public Pups. Teach group classes in your neighborhood for 3 or more dogs. Day training (will train while owner is at work). Private consultations of training or behavior analysis for aggression or other problems. Gentleness, patience, and calm can go a long way to bring about solutions to many issues.
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Georgia
Schowalter, Tracey PDT
AABP Professional Member #140 (exp. April 15 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Puppy Adept, Inc.
Address: 3721 Tanners Mill Rd. Gainesville, GA 30507
Phone: (770)967-7836
Web Site: http://www.puppyadept.com
Email: info@puppyadept.com
Geographical Area Serving: Hall, Barrow, Jackson, Forsyth and Gwinnett. GA. USA
Services: We offer group classes for puppies and adult dogs of any age. Classes include puppy socialization, manners, tricks, Canine Good Citizen preparation, intermediate level training, Rally obedience for fun, refresher courses and supervised playtimes. Private lessons and behavior modification can take place in the client's home or our facility. We use reward-based techniques--predominantly clicker training--and proven, sound, dog-friendly behavior modification techniques. We also offer free workshops and presentations at the Hall County Humane Society twice per month.
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Illinois
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Indiana
Archer-Dick, Judith, PDT
AABP Professional Member #267 (exp. November 22, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: My Best Friend Dog Training
Address: 18124 Bull Rapids Rd., Spencerville, IN 46788
Phone: 260-238-3073
Web Site: www.mybestfrienddogtraining.com
Email: judy@mybestfrienddogtraining.com
Geographical Area Serving: Fort Wayne/Allen County, Indiana & surrounding counties
Services: Our goal is to help owners learn three things: how to teach their dogs desired behaviors; how to communicate clearly and consistently through signals, cues, and awareness of our own behavior, so the dog will do what we ask when requested; and management techniques to avoid undesirable behaviors while the dog is learning. When these three things can be accomplished, it is possible to have a great relationship with our dogs, with minimal conflict and maximum communication, trust and fun! We offer a variety of classes including Puppy I & II, Dog I & II, C.G.C., Therapy Dog, Rally Obedience, Tracking, and Pet Dog Agility as well as private training and behavioral consulting.
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Maine
Hanson, Don PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #077 (exp. April 15 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Green Acres Kennel Shop
Address: 1653 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401-2204
Phone: 207-945-6841
Websites
http://www.greenacreskennel.com
http://www.bachflowersforpets.com
http://www.trulydogfriendly.com
Email: donh@greenacreskennel.com, djh@bachflowersforpets.com
Geographical area serving: New England, USA
Services: Don owns the Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, Maine where their motto is “Helping You and Your Pet Become Best Friends for Life.” Green Acres is a “Pet Friendly” facility where Don and his staff offer boarding, daycare, grooming, retail sales, group and private dog training classes and pet behavior counseling services. Counseling services range from assisting families in finding the best pet for their situation to developing behavior modification programs for aggression, fears and phobias, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and other behavioral issues. Don also offers frequent seminars on pet nutrition. He has lectured on using the Bach Flower Remedies with pets in the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan and has presented on a variety of topics at the APDT annual education conference. He is starting his fifth year as the host of The Woof Meow Show which is heard throughout the state of Maine on WVOM 103.9FM and WVQM 101.3FM. Don served on the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Board of Directors for 6 years, two as Vice President and one as President. He is a past President of the Bangor Humane Society and continues to serve on their Board.
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Maryland
Miller, Pat PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #012 (exp. Sep. 17, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Peaceable Paws LLC
Address: 171816 Spielman Rd. Fairplay, MD, 21733 USA
Phone: 301-582-9420
Web Site: www.peaceablepaws.com
Email: PPaws3@earthlink.net
Geographical Area Serving: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. USA
Services: Basic good manners/clicker training; behavior modification including aggression; 2 and 3 day on-site camps and workshops; 6-day on-site trainer academies; apprentice program; private intern program; Behavior Assessment Training; seminars around the world.
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Massachusetts
Jacques, Jo PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #024 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: WiggleBums! Dog-Friendly Training & Behavior
Address: 3 Skerry Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-771-4962
Web Site: www.wigglebums.com
Email: jo@wigglebums.com
Geographical Area Serving: Massachusetts' North Shore. USA
Services: Clicker Training for dogs, cats and small pets, Behavior Consulting, CGC/TDI Training, Puppy Choice, Specialty Training Workshops, Assistance Training, Behavior/Training Evaluations
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Stevenson, Alana. PDBC
AABP Professional Member #086 (exp. November 7, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Dog and Cat Behavior Specialist, Dog Trainer
Author of Train Your Dog The Humane Way
Business Name: Alana Stevenson
Address: Boston, MA
Phone: 617-548-2797
Web Site: http://www.K9KittyHelp.com
Email: Alana@K9KittyHelp.com
Geographical Area Serving: Eastern Massachusetts, New England.
Services: Positive dog training lessons using only humane techniques. Behavioral consultations for both dogs and cats. Consultations are available in-home and by phone. Group classes and workshops.
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Michigan
DeFiore, Carolyn PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #023 (exp. July 25, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Positive Way Dog Training
E-mail: carolyn_defiore@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.positiveway.us
Geographical area serving: Southeast Michigan. USA
Services: We offer group and private pet dog training using dog friendly techniques, including clicker training. Our group classes consist of Puppy Socialization, Basic Manners, Intermediate and Advanced/CGC classes, Tricks, and Street Smart class (training in the real world). We offer in home private lessons and behavior consultations for owners who need specialized training or help with behavior issues. We also conduct AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, and Therapy dog testing.
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Kizner, Shelli Cert.PBST, PDT
AABP Professional Member #190 (exp. Sep. 3, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Certificate of Parrot Behavior Science and Technology, Companion Animal Sciences Institute
Business Name: ClearMark Clicker Training
Address: 11760 Big Lake Rd, Davisburg, MI,48350
Phone: 248-421-1984
Web Site: www.clearmarkclickertraining.com
Email: shellkiz@yahoo.com
Geographical Area Serving: Oakland Co., MI. USA
Services: Specializing in Avian and Canine Training/Behavior Solutions. Foundation and Default behaviors, Avian Husbandry and Enrichment, Basic Obedience, Behavior Consults.
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Laney-Patrona, Lisa Dip.DTBC, CPDT-KA, PDT
AABP Professional Member #010 (exp. Sep. 24, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Graduate, Companion Animal Sciences Institute Diploma of Dog Training and Behavior Consulting
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (since September, 2002)
APDT Full Member #6208
IAABC Associate Member
President, Trainers Academy, LLC
Business Name: Trainers Academy, LLC Dog Training and DayCare
Address: 1016 Troy Court, Troy, Michigan 48083
Phone: 248.616.6500
Website: http://www.woofology.com
E-mail: doghuggers@yahoo.com or trainersacademy@aol.com
Geographical area serving: Southeastern Michigan. USA
Services: Positive Reinforcement/clicker training classes offered in our Troy location for puppy, intermediate,and advanced levels. We also offer group Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dogs International prep classes/testing and retired racing Greyhounds Only group classes. In-home private consultations are available ranging from help with basic training, to more complex issues such as aggression and separation issues. DayCare is also available.
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Minnesota
Falconer, Colleen A. PDT, PDBC, Dip.ACBS
AABP Professional Member #030 (exp. October 27, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Enlightened Canine Behavior & Training Services, LLC
Address: 829 Manomin Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651-238-4845
Web Site: www.TheEnlightenedCanine.com
Email: colleen@TheEnlightenedCanine.com
Geographical Area Serving: the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. USA
Services: puppy and dog training, behavior modification and management for more serious behavioral issues.
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Missouri
Devine, Laura PDT
AABP Professional Member #085 (exp. December 14, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
American Kennel Club Evaluator #27213 exp. 11/08
Business Name: The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center
Address: PO Box 28263, 7620 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118
Phone: 816-436-SPOT (7768)
Web Site: http://www.TheDogsSpot.com
Email: Laura@TheDogsSpot.com
Geographical area serving: Greater Kansas City. USA
Services: Laura is the owner and director of training at The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center located in Gladstone, Missouri. The Dogs' Spot specializes in effective and innovative, reward-based educational and recreational programs that are fun for people and dogs alike! Private instruction and small group classes are offered in puppy socialization, kitten socialization, family manners, dog agility, canine freestyle, therapy dog preparation, rally, tracking, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and preparing your pets for the arrival of your new baby. Behavior modification consultations at our facility or in your home.
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Luther, Judy PDT
AABP Professional Member #168 (exp. July 27, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Dog Stars, LLC
Address: 17399 Hilltop Ridge Dr Eureka, MO 63025
Phone: 314-422-2700
Web Site: www.DogStars.biz
Email: Judy@DogStars.biz
Geographical Area Serving: St. Louis City, County. USA
Services: Karen Pryor Certified Clicker trainer offering private in home training and behavior modification. Puppy through senior dogs, problem solving, basic obedience, manners, tricks, canine good citizen, training animals for the entertainment and advertising industry.
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Lutz, Kim PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #091 (exp. August 9, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Kim’s Canines LLC
Address: 1714 Scherer Parkway, St. Charles, Missouri 63303
Phone: 636-947-3777
Web Site: http://www.kimscanines.com
Email: kimscanines@sbcglobal.net
Geographical Area Serving: St. Charles and St. Louis plus surrounding areas. USA
Services: Group classes, In-home private behavioral consultations, In-facility private consultations, day training, doggie daycare
Montana
Tanner, Nancy M. PDT
AABP Professional Member #097 (exp. May 2 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Paws & People, llc
Address: 3020 Secor Ave Bozeman Montana, 59715
Phone: 406.522.1558
Web Site: www.pawsandpeople.com
Email: nancy@pawsandpeople.com & ntanner@imt.net
Geographical Area Serving: SW Montana, Wyoming, parts of Idaho. USA
Services: puppy training, basic behaviors, competition readiness, play train for motivation, agility, tricks, freestyle & herding, in home training and behavioral consultations.
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Nevada
Wangsness, Pamela "PJ" PDT, CPDT-KA
AABP Professional Member #102 (exp. Oct 1, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Certified Pet Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment
American Brittany Rescue Volunteer
Chihuahua Rescue Transport Volunteer
Business Name: Dog Training by PJ
Address: 5303 Louie Lane #19, Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone: 775.828.0748
Website: http://www.dogtrainingbypj.com
E-mail: pjtrainer@sbcglobal.net
Geographical area serving: Reno, Carson City, Fernley, Incline Village, Minden, Gardnerville and Truckee Meadows surrounding areas. Nevada. USA
Services: Group training classes offered for puppy, intermediate and advanced levels. Additional classes offered include, toy breed class, tricks, dance, rally, growl class, preparation for confirmation and obedience for competition and introduction to tracking and canine good citizen preparation classes. Our group classes are held at our training center, 1.5 miles from Meadowwood Mall in Reno. In-home private consultations are available ranging from help with basic training, to other behaviors including aggression, barking, digging, attention seeking behaviors, house training, chewing or other destructive behaviors, introductions to children or new babies, mouthing, nipping, fears or phobias, resource guarding or territorial behaviors, separation problems and more. PJ Wangsness provides assistance and training to many of the local shelters, including Northern Nevada SPCA, Nevada Humane Society and High Sierra Rescue Group. PJ helps these groups evaluate and assess the of behavior of dogs, develops a plan for training or rehabilitation so the dogs placed for adoption have some skills to better decrease the number of shelter returns. PJ is available twice a week at local nutritional pet food stores for free assistance and help. At Dog Training by PJ only animal-human friendly methods are utilized to help develop and enhance the relationship between humans and their animals. Dog Training by PJ is highly recognized and referred to by many local veterinarians.
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New Hampshire
Betournay, Karen, PDT
AABP Professional Member #319 (exp. August 9, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Animal Manners, Inc.
Address: 333 Winnicut Rd. Greenland, NH 03840
Phone: 603-431-4738
Web Sites: www.animalmanners.com
Geographical area serving: New Hampshire Seacoast and surrounding towns, Southern Maine
Services: In-Home Training & Behavior Counseling. Positive Reinforcement Methods, Marker/Clicker Training, Behavior Modification, Aggression Problem Solving, Temperament Testing. Pet Modeling services.
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Ganley, Dee PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #068 (exp. Oct 20, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Director of Training NH Pathways to Hope Prison Dog Program
Author of Changing People Changing Dogs
Business Name: Dee Ganley Training Services
Address: PO Box 19, E. Andover NH 03231
Phone: 603-735-5543
Web Sites:
Geographical area serving: New England, USA
Services: Dee's approach to all behavioral problems is to help handlers identify how to apply (or, if needed withhold) their dog's reinforcements so the dog learns self-control. This is done through management, and training programs that shape good choices & prevent bad choices. Dee specializes in "difficult dogs" and has been very successful as both a behavior consultant, and as a private consultant / trainer for unruly and aggressive dogs. Focusing on teaching self control skills and life skills in all her classes and privates . I work with Deaf dogs too. Dee will provide private lessons and consultations in your home; or you may choose to meet with Dee for the same services at her house in Andover, NH. Dee is available for consultations regarding aggression and other difficult behavioral issues - as well as basic manners and obedience training, Rally, freestyle, agility and service dog training. Dee works with Cats and Horses too, certified through iaabc Dee is the Author of "Changing People Changing Dogs" visit my web site at www.deesdogs.com.
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Robertson, Mike Dip.CBST, Dip.FBST, CDBC, PDBC, PDT
AABP Professional Member #449 (exp. Jan. 13, 2013)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Business Name: White Mountain College for Pets
Address: 661 Mayhew Turnpike, Plymouth NH 03264
Phone: 603-369-4PET
Geographical Area Serving: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
Web Site: http://www.collegeforpets.com
Services: Private instruction and small group classes are offered in agility, therapy dog preparation, rally, tracking, treibball, scent work, assistance dog training, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, Behavior modification consultations.
New York
Arzoumanian, Viviane, PDT
AABP Professional Member #210 (exp. August 2, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: PumpkinPups Dog Training Inc.
Address: 239 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: 917-476-8315
E-mail: pumpkinpups@gmail.com
Web Site: www.pumpkinpups.com
Geographical area serving: Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan
Services: Private sessions for basic puppy and adult dog good manners and for the full range of behavior problems in dogs young and old. Science-based, time tested, gentle and humane techniques that make training enjoyable for both dog and guardian. A comprehensive approach that takes the entire household, and the dog in particular, into consideration to design a training and management plan that will maximize chances of successful modification of worrisome or nuisance behaviors. Pre-adoption or puppy purchase consulting also available....make the best choice for your circumstances and maximize chances of getting the dog you hope for by starting off prepared and knowing what to expect from your new family member.
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Koslow, C. Chelsea CPDT-KA, PDT, Dip.ACBS
AABP Professional Member #49 (exp. August 14, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
CCPDT Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Association of Pet Dog Trainers Member #68363
AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
CASI Graduate: Advanced Canine Behavioral Sciences
Business Name: The Complete Canine, LLC
Phone: 518-480-8626
E-mail: chelsea@thecompletecaninellc.com
Geographical area serving: Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties, New York. USA
Services: Positive, gentle teaching based on the science of canine learning. Owners learn both how to effectively communicate with their dog and understand what their dog is trying to communicate to them, resulting in a stronger bond and positive relationship. Private, one-on-one training is available, as well as Puppy Manners/Socialization group classes, Beginner through Advanced and tricks classes, and CGC classes, evaluations, and testing.
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New Jersey
Michaels, Vyolet PDT
AABP Professional Endorsed Member #121 (exp. CASI Student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Urban Dawgs, LLC
Address: Red Bank, NJ
Phone: (732) 758-8522
Web Site: http://www.urbandawgs.com
Email: vyolet@urbandawgs.com
Geographical Area Serving: Red Bank, NJ. Monmouth County. USA
Services: Private Sessions, Behavior Consulting and Group Classes. MODERN Training -- No shock, choke or prong!
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Miller, Megan PDT
AABP Professional Member #324 (exp. September 2, 2010)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Puppergarten
Address: 26 Woosamonsa Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: 609-730-0304
Web Site: www.puppergarten.com
Email: puppergarten@aol.com
Geographical Area Serving: Central New Jersey, Bucks couny Pa
Services: Puppy Kindergarten Classes, in home private sessions & grooming
North Carolina
Knowles, Deborah, PDT
AABP Professional Member #251 (exp. CASI Student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: DogHaven LLC
Address: 4225 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 USA
Phone: 704-599-0571
Web Sites: www.DogHavenDogs.com
Email: training@DogHavenDogs.com
Geographical Area Serving: Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Gastonia and surrounding areas
Services: Professional Dog Training & Behavior Consulting. Offering private and group training for basic behaviors, agility, obedience, and rally. DogHaven also provides behavioral consultations for aggression, fear, separation anxiety and stress related issues. We offer CGC preparatory classes and schedule CGC testing twice a year.
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Stone, Molly PDT, PDBC, Dip.A.B.
AABP Professional Member #056 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Vice President, Companion Animal Sciences Institute
Animal Behavior Specialist, SPCA of Wake County
Business Name:
Address: 301 N. Brevard Street Selma, NC
Phone: 919-523-4022
Web Sites:
Email: trainhumane@gmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: Johnston and Wake counties, North Carolina, USA
Services: Private obedience training and behavior modification programs for companion animals; clicker training; AKC-CGC test administration.
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Ohio
Ferguson, Sheila H., Dip.ABT, PDT
AABP Professional Member #264 (exp. June 30 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Canine Obedience Instruction and Behavior Consulting
Address: P.O. Box 26511 Columbus, Ohio 43226
Phone: 614-267-7254
Web Site: www.dogtrainingandbehavior.com
Email: sjf@insight.rr.com
Geographical Area Serving: Columbus and surrounding areas
Services: Personalized, Professional In Home Instruction which includes: Acclimating your new pet to your home environment; Prevention and Control of Unwanted Behaviors; Puppy Training: 7wks to 16wks.; Formal Obedience Training Basic Commands; Clicker Teacher; Behavior Modification using Applied Behavior Analysis; AKC Canine Good Citizen Training/Evaluation
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Oregon
Spark, Caroline PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #206 (exp. CASI student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Caroline Spark LLC/City Dog Country Dog
Address: 5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 258-210
Phone: 503 7404886
Web Site: www.citydogcountrydogtraining.com
Email: caroline@citydogcountrydogtraining.com
Geographical Area Serving: Portland OR, and Central Oregon Coast. USA
Services: Training solutions for busy lives. Dog training, behavioral change solutions and life enrichment services: in-home consultation & day training, specialty board & train, vacation training retreats, and summer camps for dogs and their families.
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Pennsylvania
Akin, Lilian PDT
AABP Professional Member #058 (exp. April 19 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Professional Member APDT
Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Business Name: Akin Family Dog Training
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: 412 732-8091
Email: laakin@bellatlantic.net
Geographical Area Serving: Western Pennsylvania including Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. USA
Services: Clicker training and positive dog training techniques in the home for companion dogs. I offer some group classes and seminars at Animal Friends. I do behavioral evaluations and assist families who have recently adopted or rescued a dog in transitioning the dog into your home.
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Stevenson, Lawrence, PDT
AABP Professional Member #294 (exp. April 17 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Truly Dog-Friendly Trainer
Business Name: Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC
Address: P.O. Box 35113, Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: 215-482-4633
Email: GADTLLC@Gmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: Centered in Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Services: Basic behavior obedience training such as house training, sit, down, stay, focus, heel, etc. with strong emphasis on encouraging improved dog/owner relationships.
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Wittig, Silke PDT
AABP Professional Member #080 (exp. April 15 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: HeRo Canine Consulting, LLC
Address: 175 B Tunnel Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: 574-612 8170
Email: contact@herocanineconsulting.com
Web Site: http://www.herocanineconsulting.com
Geographical area serving: Columbia County and Montour County. PA. USA
Services: We offer basic, intermediate and advanced obedience and tricks training classes for pet dogs, private training and behavior modification consultations, Canine Good Citizen® and Assess-A-Pet™ shelter dog evaluations, as well as canine massage. We believe that pets and their owners are individuals with specific needs, and programs needs to be customized to lead to a happy and successful long-term relationship!
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Wooters, Vicki Cambria PDT, Dip.DT, Cert.CN, CPDT-KA CFP(Certified Financial Planner)
AABP Professional Membership #82 (exp. CASI Student)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment
Business Name: Wooters Dog Training
Address: 272 Iroquois Lane Malvern, Pa 19355
Phone: 610-296-1173
Geographical area serving: Chester County/Main Line, Pa. USA
Services: We offer clicker dog training classes for all breeds, ages and sizes. We offer group classes, in home private training and training at various locations where specific help is needed. We also offer scent training including sniffer dog classes and tracking.
Tennessee
Johnson-Bennett, Pam, PCBC
AABP Professional Member #357 (exp. February 11, 2012)
Professional Cat Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Cat Behavior Associates, LLC
Address: P.O. Box 11861, Murfreesboro, TN., 37129 USA
Phone: 615-217-4497
Geographical area serving: Murfreesboro, TN
Services: We do in-home and telephone consultations for cat behavior problems based on veterinarian referral. Pam Johnson-Bennett is the author of 7 books and has been in the behavior field for over 21 years.
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Texas
Snider, Kellie PABC
AABP Professional Member #007 (exp. Journal Editor)
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
Business Name: SPCA of Texas
Address: 362 S. Industrial Blvd. Dallas TX 75207
Phone: 214-461-5317
Web Site: http://www.animalbehavioranswers.com and http://www.spca.org
Email: ksnider@spca.org
Geographical Area Serving: North Texas. USA
Services: Seminars and training classes.
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Utah
Friedman, Susan G. Ph.D., PABC
AABP Professional Member #005 (AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Behaviorworks
Address: P.O. Box 331
Phone: Millville, Utah 84326
Web Site: www.behaviorworks.org and http://www.usu.edu/psychology/people/Susan_Friedman.php
Email: sg.friedman@usu.edu
Geographical Area Serving: International
Services: behavior and learning workshops, cross-species
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Virginia
McLaughlin, Tara PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #075 (exp. December 8, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: GoodDog! Training
Address: Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone: 434-293-5836
Email: gooddogtraining@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.gooddog-training.com/
Geographical area serving: Charlottesville, Virginia. USA
Services: GoodDog! Training, owned by Tara McLaughlin, in Charlottesville, Virginia, provides dog-friendly, reward-based, private in-home lessons, and behavioral consultations for dogs of all ages, including puppies and seniors.
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Washington D.C.
Robert-Hamilton, Daphne PDT, CPDT-KA, CAP2
AABP Professional Member #104 (exp. August 14, 2012)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment CCPDT #1040696
Associate member IAABC
Associate member ABMA 50045
APDT member 06339*
SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers CTC 12/02
SF/SPCA Dog Aggression Internship 05/03
Business Name: K-9 Partnership / Inular, Inc.
Address: 13020 241st Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272 USA
Phone: 408-857-2468
Website: http://www.k9partnership.com
Email: k9partnership@yahoo.com
Geographical Area: See address. USA
Services: Clicker training private and group classes for all breeds. Behavior counselor on all behavioral issues; specializing in aggression.
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Yates, Cheri, PDT
AABP Professional Member #296 (exp. May 18, 2011)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Web Site: www.bestpawforwarddogs.com
E-mail: cheri@bestpawforwarddogs.com
Phone: 425-452-1151
Address: 2532 Medina Circle Medina, WA 98039
Geographical area serving: Great Puget Sound: Seattle and Eastside
Services: In home or on location individually created private lessons to teach manners and build positive relationships for all dogs and their people. We adhere to the "No fear, no force" policy in all training. We are committed to science based positive training methods. Also available group classes (puppy socialization, kindergarten, basic manners, Canine Good Citizenship, etc.) taught through the Seattle Humane Society. Workshops on a variety of subjects: Pulling Pups, Run to Me, Pleased to Meet You, Scaredy Dog, etc. Drop in age appropriate playgroups on Friday and Saturday.
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Wisconsin
Kalnajs, Sarah PDT, PDBC
AABP Professional Member #006 (exp. CASI Board Member)
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
AABP Professional Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Blue Dog Training
Web Site: http://www.bluedogtraining.com
E-mail: sarah@bluedogtraining.com
Phone: 608-213-5304
Address:
Geographical area serving: Madison, WI. USA
Services: We offer private in home training (puppy through advanced), Puppy ABC's appointments, New Dog Fundamentals, Your Dog and Your New Baby and pet sitting services in your home or ours for clients who want total peace of mind while away from their pet and/or have pets that cannot be kenneled due to behavior issues. We also provide dog and cat behavior consultations on problems ranging from the nuisance variety (barking, chewing, greeting issues) to aggression towards people or other dogs as well as resource guarding and anxiety or fear issues including separation anxiety. Blue Dog is the producer of the best selling DVD series "Language of Dogs" and "Am I Safe". Sarah Kalnajs gives seminars on dog behavior and training throughout the U.S. and abroad and works on a contract basis with animal shelters and humane societies to train staff in evaluation and behavior assessments of dogs.
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Smith, Shawn M. B.S., PABC, PDT, CPDT-KA
AABP Professional Member #216 (exp. August 13, 2012)
AABP Professional Animal Behavior Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
Business Name: Custom Pet Services, LLC
Address: Whitewater, WI
Phone: (920) 723-3338
Web Site: www.custompetservices.com
Email: shawn@custompetservices.com
Geographical Area Serving: Southeastern WI. USA
Services: Behavior consultations and reward-based training for companion animals including basic skills and manners, nuisance behaviors, fear/anxiety, reactivity, guarding, and aggression.
General Members
Adler, Barbara
AABP General Member #356 (exp. February 27, 2012)
Acevedo, Ivonne
AABP General Member #305 (exp. December 8, 2011)
Antonellis, Daniel
AABP General Member #286 (exp. CASI Student)
Armour, Mark
AABP General Member #404 (exp. November 20, 2012)
Arroube, Ana Sofia Moura
AABP General Member #433 (exp. August 25 2012)
Barber, Julie
AABP General Member #113 (exp. September 8, 2010)
Barlow-Irick, Patricia
AABP General Member #113 (exp. October 12, 2012) Pending
Bastyr, Kari
AABP General Member #378 (exp. June 10, 2012)
Bennett, Denise
AABP General Member #278 (exp. January 13, 2010)
Benson, James
AABP General Member #442 (exp. November 3, 2012)
Bevan, Sonya
AABP General Member #439 (exp. CASI Student)
Bianchi, Toni
AABP General Member #387 (exp. August 3, 2011)
Bickford, Debbie
AABP General Member #300 (exp. June 4, 2011)
Bird, Jamie
AABP General Member #418 (exp. March 15, 2012)
Bondarenko, Nina
AABP General Member #219 (exp. December 8, 2010)
Bourhenne, Laura
AABP General Member #400 (exp. October 11, 2011)
Bove, Anne
AABP General Member #430 (exp. CASI Student)
Boyle, Sara
AABP General Member #438 (exp. September 21, 2012)
Brown, Jennifer
AABP General Member #381 (exp. July 10, 2012)
Brunoehler, Melissa
AABP General Member #308 (exp. March 25 2011)
Burns, Heather
AABP General Member #348 (exp. CASI Student)
Bunn, Jacquline
AABP General Member #328 (exp. September 23, 2011)
Byerly, Chad
AABP General Member #450 (exp. January 30, 2013) Pending
Byrnes, Carol
AABP General Member #402 (exp. October 23, 2012)
Calderone, Patricia
AABP General Member #399 (exp. October 7, 2011)
Casey, Janet
AABP General Member #265 (exp. Nov. 16, 2011)
Casperite, Valerie
AABP General Member #201 (exp. September 17 2011)
Castell, Jane
AABP General Member #301 (exp. June 16, 2011)
Catford, Samantha
AABP General Member #321 (exp. August 11, 2011)
Cecil, Leonard "Buzz" Cert.CBST
AABP General Member #393 (exp. November 30, 2012)
Charnick, Steve
AABP General Member #371 (exp. May 6, 2012)
Chiu, Vincent
AABP General Member #335 (exp. October 30, 2012)
Choules, Tara
AABP General Member #171 (exp. December 8, 2010)
Clemmons, Nancy
AABP General Member #389 (exp. August 18, 2012)
Colby, Penny
AABP General Member #446 (exp. December 2, 2012)
Coop, Barbara
AABP General Member #276 (exp. May 6, 2011)
Corcoran, Jane
AABP General Member #316 (exp. Jan 26, 2011)
Cox, Mindy
AABP General Member #363 (exp. April 3, 2012)
Crimmins, Gina
AABP General Member #135 (exp. December 11, 2012)
Crough, Dede
AABP General Member #039 (exp. AABP Committee Member)
dede@giveadogabreak.com
Curtis, Erica
AABP General Member #451 (exp. Feb. 3, 2013) Pending
Dahms, Renea
AABP General Member #325 (exp. May 9, 2011)
Damato, Katherine
AABP General Member #376 (exp. May 25, 2012)
Dauster, Frances
AABP General Member #354 (exp. Feb. 5, 2012)
DeMartino, Brian
AABP General Member #445 (exp. November 26, 2012) Pending
Dillon, Susan Dip.ACBS
AABP General Member #003 (exp. CASI Board Member)
Dufour, Grace
AABP General Member #369 (exp. CASI Student)
Duman, Beth Dip.CB.
AABP General Member #148 (exp. CASI Advisory Board Member)
Dunkan, Douglas Andrew
AABP General Member #336 (exp. Nov 2, 2010)
Dupuis, Ann
AABP General Member #228 (exp. December 8, 2012)
Dykes, Sarah
AABP General Member #240 (exp. March 10, 2012)
Easton, Ann Marie
AABP General Member #253 (exp. Sep. 22, 2012)
Edmonds, Linda
AABP General Member #260 (exp. October 23, 2012)
Ehrlich, Jane
AABP General Member #366 (exp. April 16, 2012)
Ehn, Robin McHale
AABP General Member #297 (exp. CASI Student)
Eldstrom, Tracy
AABP General Member #314 (exp. CASI Student)
Engel, Joan, M.
AABP General Member #331 (exp. October 16, 2012)
Engel, Pat, CPDT-KA
AABP General Member #436 (exp. CASI Student)
Falck, Denise
AABP General Member #293 (exp. April 15, 2011)
Fazio, Karen
AABP General Member #416 (exp. March 4 2012)
Ferguson, Sara M.
AABP General Member #379 (exp. June 23, 2011)
Foster, Valentina
AABP General Member #337 (exp. November 6, 2012)
Frazier, Laura
AABP General Member #383 (exp. September 15 2011)
Frensley, Nancy
AABP General Member #344 (exp. December 27, 2012)
Gadola, Barbara
AABP General Member #282 (exp. December 8, 2011)
Gauthier, Janis
AABP General Member #403 (exp. November 9 2012)
Gilbreth, Mary
AABP General Member #196 (exp. June 16, 2012)
Godlevski, Michele
AABP General Member #444 (exp. November 9 2012) Pending
Gonzalez, Adriana
AABP General Member #426 (exp. CASI Student)
Graham, David
AABP General Member #343 (exp. December 2, 2012)
Grimm, Sarah
AABP General Member #046 (exp. August 15 2011)
http://www.thinkpawsitivedogtraining.com
Habegger, Walter
AABP General Member #051 (exp. CASI Student)
Hall, Renee
AABP General Member #435 (exp. August 28, 2012)
Harder, Allyson
AABP General Member #372 (exp. May 11, 2011)
Harvey, Deborah
AABP General Member #191 (exp. CASI Student)
http://www.furtheireducation.com
Haw, Marci
AABP General Member #370 (exp. August 6, 2012)
Hicks, Rosalie
AABP General Member #318 (exp. August 6, 2012)
Higginbottom, Karen
AABP General Member #385 (exp. July 26, 2012)
Hynoski, Faith
AABP General Member #288 (exp. January 26, 2011)
Inman, Patricia
AABP General Member #309 (exp. CASI Student)
Jaffe, Brad
AABP General Member #437 (exp. August 25, 2012)
James, Christine, Cert.CF
AABP General Member #443 (exp. November 7, 2012)
Joergl, Astrid
AABP General Member #043 (exp. July 25, 2009)
Keeys, Suzanne
AABP General Member #156 (exp. July 25, 2010)
Kiernan, Debra
AABP General Member #144 (exp. Feb. 1, 2013)
New Zealand
King, Ann
AABP General Member #295 (exp. May 2, 2012)
Lambros, Giorgos
AABP General Member #271 (exp. December 22, 2009)
LaRocque, Ruth
AABP General Member #250 (exp. Sep. 19, 2010)
Layne, Penny
AABP General Member #419 (exp. April 22, 2012)
Legarreta, Kelly
AABP General Member #214 (exp. CASI Student)
Leger, Heddie
AABP General Member #137 (exp. December 2, 2011)
Levien, Matthew
AABP General Member #422 (exp. May 25, 2012)
Little, Jennifer
AABP General Member #382 (exp. July 14, 2012)
Livingood, Lee
AABP General Member #273 (exp. January 2, 2011)
Lynam, Lesley
AABP General Member #289 (exp. Feb. 25, 2012)
MacInnis, Roberta
AABP General Member #377 (exp. CASI Student)
Mackinson, Cassie
AABP General Member #420 (exp. April 26, 2012)
Malone, Donna
AABP General Member #112 (exp. Sep 8, 2012)
Marshall, Adele
AABP General Member #368 (exp. May 2, 2012)
Mason, Peter
AABP General Member #258 (exp. October 10, 2010)
Mattei-Miller, Elizabeth
AABP General Member #401 (exp. October 18, 2012)
McCarvill, Colleen
AABP General Member #247 (exp. CASI Student)
McLeod, Desma
AABP General Member #108 (exp. July 26, 2011)
Metherell, Eileen
AABP General Member #095 (exp. June 6 2012)
Miller, Jane
AABP General Member #285 (exp. Feb. 3, 2012)
Morgan, Kathleen
AABP General Member #431 (exp. Aug. 5, 2010)
Moritz, Joanna
AABP General Member #323 (exp. August 21, 2012)
Nagelschneider, Mieshelle
AABP General Member #362 (exp. April 1, 2012)
Nicholls, Helen
AABP General Member #417 (exp. March 10, 2012)
Nolan, Angela
AABP General Member #198 (exp. August 9, 2012)
Norte, Paulo
AABP General Member #147 (exp. May 16, 2011)
Oakley, Diane
AABP General Member #275 (exp. Jan 3, 2013)
O'Connor, Maureen
AABP General Member #351 (exp. Feb. 1, 2011)
O'Neill, Jessica
AABP General Member #287 (exp. CASI Student)
Owings, Sarah
AABP General Member #441 (exp. October 21, 2012)
Pachocka, Katarzyna
AABP General Member #281 (exp. Jan 24, 2011)
Pearson, Michelle
AABP General Member #317 (exp. August 5, 2011)
Pericles, Elizabeth
AABP General Member #373 (exp. May 15, 2012)
Petefish, Sarah
AABP General Member #359 (exp. March 5, 2012)
Porter, Ashley
AABP General Member #423 (exp. May 28, 2012)
Reid, Michelle
AABP General Member #432 (exp. CASI Student)
Richards, Shirley
AABP General Member #277 (exp. Jan 9, 2011)
Rolph, Malinda
AABP General Member #350 (exp. Feb. 1, 2011)
Rose, Jez
AABP General Member #375 (exp. May 21, 2012)
Rose, Kirsten
Alberta, Canada
AABP General Member #408 (exp. January 4, 2013)
Ryan, Michele
AABP General Member #358 (exp. Feb 14, 2012)
Rudd, Jennifer J.
AABP General Member #213 (exp. October 22, 2010)
Salgado, Antonio
AABP General Member #429 (exp. CASI Student)
Schultz, Craig
AABP General Member #302 (exp. June 30, 2011)
Schulze, Susan, CPDT-KA
AABP General Member #392 (exp. September 1, 2012)
Seelmeyer, Marie
AABP General Member #410 (exp. CASI Student)
Jennifer Shryock
AABP General Member #447 (exp. December 7, 2012) Pending
Siegrist, Carol
AABP General Member #269 (exp. December 1, 2012)
Simpson, Glen Allen
AABP General Member #339 (exp. November 13, 2010)
Sinclair-Ivey, D. Kim
AABP General Member #304 (exp. July 12, 2012)
Smith, Christine Neumyer
AABP General Member #412 (exp. February 12, 2012)
Smithson, Charlotte
AABP General Member #050 (exp. August 13, 2011)
Stewart, Ivan
AABP General Member #332 (exp. Oct. 19, 2012)
Strackbein, Stefanie
AABP General Member #218 (exp. September 9, 2010)
Taber, Rosalynd
AABP General Member #427 (exp. CASI student)
Tankey, Michelle, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #448 (exp.December 7, 2012)
Thomas, Teri
AABP General Member #179 (exp. July 25, 2012)
http://www.angelsinthemaking.com
Torelli, Laura Monaco
AABP General Member #242 (exp. Sep 13, 2010)
VanDusen, Shelley
AABP General Member #322 (exp. CASI Student)
van Heesbeen, Hans
AABP General Member #134 (exp. April 15, 2012)
http://www.dogtrainersacademy.com.au
Vaterlaus, Doris
AABP General Member #070 (exp. October 29, 2012)
Vincent, Lindsey
AABP General Member #414 (exp. Feb 28, 2012)
von Kreft, Marcus
AABP General Member #409 (exp. January 5, 2013)
Waggoner, Christine, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
AABP General Member #425 (exp. June 23, 2012)
Walters, Lisa
AABP General Member #236 (exp. Oct. 13, 2010)
Weiner, Laurey C.
AABP General Member #078 (exp. July 2009)
http://www.caninesportscenter.com
Wells, Valerie
AABP General Member #182 (exp. July 27 2011)
Welsh, Paul
AABP General Member #355 (exp. February 5, 2012)
Westerweel, Nicola
AABP General Member #428 (exp. CASI Student)
Wike, Samuel
AABP General Member #388 (exp. August 13, 2011)
Wittenmyer, Joel
AABP General Member #365 (exp. April 5, 2012)
Wood, Debbie
AABP General Member #395 (exp. September 16, 2011)
Wright, Laurene
AABP General Member #257 (exp. October 19, 2010)
Yamin, Nancy
AABP General Member #334 (exp. October 25, 2012)
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