MEMBERS DIRECTORY
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741 members
Names Listed Alphabetically by Last Name, by Country and then by State/Province/Region
AUSTRALIA
Australian Capital Territory
Faragher, Andina: Ph.D. CDT, Dip.ACBS
AABP Certified Member #292 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Address: GPO Box 868, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
New South Wales
Adams, Julie CDT
AABP Certified Member #263 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Member APDT #1045
Business Name: dogLOGIC Dog Training
Address: 23 Jubilee St, Lewisham, NSW 2049, Australia
Phone: +612 9560 1808
Email:
Websites:
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!
Collins, Christine
AABP General Member #578 (exp. n/a)
Getmanov, Christine, Cert.IV
AABP Certified Member #721 (exp. n/a)
Hone, Domineque
AABP General Member #491 (exp. n/a)
Jennings, Catherine, CDBT, Cert. IV
AABP Certified Member #706 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Business Name: Positively Rewarding
Address: 2 Acton Street Hurlstone Park NSW 2193
Phone: 0421 188819
Email: info@positivelyrewarding.com.au
Websites: www.positivelyrewarding.com.au
Facebook: @ Positively Rewarding Sydney
Instagram: positively.rewarding
Geographical Area Serving: Sydney
Services: Group puppy classes, Private, in-home puppy behavioural and foundation skills training
Private adult dog foundation obedience training, Behaviour consultations, Delta Canine Good Citizen Award.
Metherell, Eileen
AABP General Member #095 (exp. n/a)
Price, Ashleigh Cheryl
AABP General Member #714 (exp. n/a)
Sandstrom, Jessica, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #678 (exp. n/a)
Sclanders, Rhonda
AABP General Member #631 (exp. n/a)
Tasker, Anna Catherine
AABP General Member #630 (exp. n/a)
Thorpe, Trudi CDT
AABP Certified Member #119 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: dogLOGIC dog training
Address: 80 Station Street, Tempe NSW 2044 Australia
Phone: (02) 9591 1886
Email:
Websites:
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.
Watson, John CDBT, CDT, Cert IV
AABP Certified Member #188 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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:
Website: www.whatadogneeds.com.au www.whatacatneeds.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 your home for puppies and dogs, all breeds welcome. Behavioural consultations for kittens and cats. Senior pet advice. Tailored to meet the specific needs of you and your animal. Member of the Delta Institute and the APDT.
Watson, Natalie CDBT, CDT, Cert IV
AABP Certified Member #169 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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:
Website: www.whatadogneeds.com.au www.whatacatneeds.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 your home for puppies and dogs, all breeds welcome. Behavioural consultations for kittens and cats. Senior pet advice. Tailored to meet the specific needs of you and your animal. Member of the Delta Institute and the APDT.
Queensland
Fitzgerald, Troy
AABP General Member #523 (exp. n/a)
O’Dwyer, Marilla
AABP General Member #641 (exp. n/a)
O’Neil, Christopher, Dip.FBST
AABP General Member #713 (exp. n/a)
Paull, Hilary
AABP General Member #665 (exp. n/a)
Taber, Rosalynd
AABP General Member #427 (exp. n/a)
South Australia
Clark, Bev CDT
AABP Certified Member #244 (exp. AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified 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.
Edwards, Petra
AABP General Member #513 (exp. n/a)
Millikan, Debra Dip.ABST, Dip.DTBC, CABT, CDBT, CDT, Cert IV, Dog Behavioural Trainer, CAP1, CAP2
AABP Certified Member #026 (Exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Animal Behavior Technologist
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Board & Steering Committee Member, Pet Professional Guild
Accredited Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor/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 Skype +61 8 8431 9134
Email: damag1@bigpond.com
Websites: www.caninebehaviouralschool.com.au / www.petprofessionalguild.com
Geographical Area Serving: Inner Adelaide Suburbs, Eastern and North Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide. South Australia
Services: Group classes, public education programs for pet dog guardians, clicker training workshops, cross-over workshops dog clubs wishing to change to force-free training
Oakley, Diane
AABP General Member #275 (exp. n/a)
Schou-Hansen, Bodil AABP-CDT
AABP Certified Member #187 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified 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: or
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.
Tasmania
Fountain, Jade
AABP General Member #502 (exp. Feb. 18, 2020)
Victoria
Kemp, Kathleen
AABP General Member #514 (exp. n/a)
Mornement, Kate
AABP General Member #485 (exp. n/a)
Thomas, Catherine
AABP General Member #667 (exp. n/a)
van Heesbeen, Hans
AABP General Member #134 (exp. n/a)
Wilcox, Jennifer CDT
AABP Certified Member #194 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified 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:
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
Western Australia
Bevan, Sonya, Dip.CBST, B.Sc. (Physiotherapy)
AABP General Member #439 (exp. n/a)
Brown, Kelly
AABP General Member #683 (exp. n/a)
Gaskell, Teresa "Tessa" BC, Cert IV, CDBC, CDT Dip.DT
AABP Certified Member #129 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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:
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.
Hemming, Rachel
AABP Certified Member #638 (exp. n/a)
Honeyman, Janice
AABP General Member #652 (exp. n/a)
Lynam, Lesley
AABP General Member #289 (exp. n/a)
BELGIUM
Cogen, Kelly
AABP General Member #670 (exp. n/a)
Pawels, Inge
AABP General Member #626 (exp. n/a)
CANADA
Alberta
Lott, April
AABP General Member #702 (exp. n/a)
Prange, Melissa CTB.ccs, CAPPDT, IACP, APDT, RDOC-CCGC, CKC-CGN
AABP General Member #705 (exp. n/a)
Rogerson, Marianne
AABP General Member #731 (exp. n/a)
Sewell, Michelle
AABP General Member #740 (exp. n/a)
British Columbia
Bowers, Jane B.A. (Psychology) CDT, CDBT CPDT-KA, DiVet Hom (Veterinary Homeopathy)
AABP Certified Member #124 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
IAABC Certified Cat Behavior Consultant
IAABC Certified Dog 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 773, Sechelt, BC V0N 2W0
Phone/fax: 604-989-3647
Web Sites: http://www.dogsofdistinction.com
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 distress, cat behavioral issues and more) and private training.
Bruun, Maren
AABP General Member #684 (exp. n/a)
Chalifoux, Monique
AABP General Member #692 (exp. n/a)
Hamm, Catherine
AABP General Member #728 (exp. n/a) Pending
Kidder, Janet
AABP General Member #672 (exp. n/a)
Korobanik, Shelly
AABP General Member #637 (exp. n/a)
Howland, Ulla Karin, Cert.CBST
AABP General Member #474 (exp. n/a)
IAABC Associate Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant
Guild Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner 1
Pet Professional Guild Full Member Dog Training Professional #7096090
CAPPDT Member
APDT Professional Member #75105
Web site: www.petsstayhome.ca
Quebec
Shuter, Maggie
AABP General Member #604 (exp. n/a)
New Brunswich
Moffat, Morgan
AABP General Member #727 (exp. n/a)
Ontario
Bejarano, Dayana, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #725 (exp. n/a)
Kerester, Jamie Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #685 (exp. n/a)
Koczerzuk, Sylvia
AABP General Member #697 (exp. n/a)
Gasparovic, Mallory, B.A. (Psychology), Dip.CBST, CPDT-KA
AABP General Member #689 (exp. n/a)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer––Knowledge Assessment
Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer
MacGregor, Jessica ACDBC, CPDT-KA
AABP General Member #674 (exp. n/a)
Mayville, Jayden Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #696 (exp. n/a)
O’Heare, James, DLBC
Behaviorologist
AABP General Member #1
O’Neill, Jessica, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #616 (exp. n/a)
Pellegrino, Maria
AABP General Member #693 (exp. n/a)
Prinold, Helen
AABP General Member #620 (exp. n/a)
Roberts, Sam
AABP General Member #686 (exp. n/a)
Smith, Christina
AABP General Member #619 (exp. n/a)
Weiss, Judy
AABP General Member #675 (exp. n/a)
DENMARK
Hvidemose, Bettina
AABP General Member #682 (exp. February 19, 2020)
GERMANY
Clonts, Ashley
AABP General Member #717 (exp. n/a)
Junk, Christian
AABP General Member #699 (exp. n/a)
Tappe, Sarah, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #614 (exp. n/a)
HONG KONG
Leung, Lily
AABP General Member #729 (exp. n/a)
MEXICO
Portilla, Gabriela
AABP General Member #492 (exp. n/a)
NETHERLANDS
O’Brien, Michele
AABP General Member #553 (exp. n/a)
NEW ZEALAND
Kiernan, Debra
AABP General Member #144 (exp. n/a)
McEntee, Laurin Kelly
AABP General Member #707 (exp. n/a)
PORTUGAL
Margarida da Silva marques, Joana
AABP General Member #634 (exp. n/a)
SPAIN
Roldan Pérez, Rosa
AABP General Member #658 (exp. n/a)
SWEDEN
Frykberg, Sara
AABP General Member #722 (exp. n/a)
UNITED KINGDOM
Bondarenko, Nina, B.A.
B.A. Humanities
AABP General Member #541 (exp. n/a)
Dillon, Kirsten
AABP General Member #645 (exp. n/a)
Hart, Dean
AABP General Member #547 (exp. n/a)
Hope, Anita
AABP General Member #563 (exp. n/a)
Husein, Carole CDT
AABP Certified Member #189 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: School for Dogs
Address: 11 Brynymor, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA16 0LA
Phone: Cyprus 07944044155
Email: caroleschoolfordogs@gmail.com
Geographical Area Serving: Carmarthenshire, South Wales
UNITED STATES
Arizona
Deutscher, Barbara Bingham, CPBT-KA
AABP General Member #527 (exp. n/a)
IATCB Certified Professional Bird Trainer - Knowledge Assessment
http://HarmonyAnimalBehavior.com
Kuita, Jujuolui
AABP General Member #580 (exp. n/a)
Zimmerman, Tarah B.S., CVT
AABP General Member #734 (exp. n/a)
Arkansas
Gilbreth, Mary
AABP General Member #196 (exp. n/a)
California
Bond, Christina CDT, BSc (Math and Computing), MSc (Technology Management), CAP2, CAP3
AABP Certified Member #074 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: CLASS (Canine Learning and Sports Skills)
Address:
Phone:
Web Site: n/a
Email:
Geographical Area Serving: San Francisco East Bay Area. USA
Services: Online training instructor (no behavior consultations taken).
Daul, Margaret, M.A. (Creative Arts Therapy), ADBC, CPDT-KSA, KPA CTP
AABP Certified Member #559 (exp. n/a)
Davis, Barbara CDT, CDBT
AABP Certified Member #053 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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:
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.
Donaldson, Jean CDT, CDBT
AABP Certified Member #004 (exp. Honorary Lifetime Member)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: The Academy for Dog Trainers
Address: PO Box 8655 Emeryville CA 94662
Phone: 510-655-5760
Web Site: http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com
Email:
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
Frensley, Nancy
AABP General Member #344 (exp. n/a)
Hartstein, Russell, CDBC, CPDT-KA
AABP General Member #556 (exp. n/a)
IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Hasani, Mirian
AABP General Member #596 (exp. n/a)
Heath, Lisa A.
AABP General Member #622 (exp. n/a)
Johnson, Jaime
AABP General Member #736 (exp. n/a)
Keel, Mashelle “Shelly” CDT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
AABP Certified Member #364 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: A Good Dog Day Behavior & Training
Address: 1221 W Belknap Drive, Nampa, ID 83686
Phone: (208) 254-0779
Web Site: www.HaveAGoodDogDay.com
Email: Shelly@haveagooddogday.com
Geographical Area Serving: Remote Coaching & Training Globally; in person training in the Treasure Valley region of Idaho.
Services: Separation Anxiety, Fear, Anxiety and related Aggression, Puppy Socialization and Behavior modification offered via remote Telephone coaching, Live video conferencing coaching and training and in person private training and group classes. Group workshops and seminars on topics such as How dogs learn, Fear and Aggression, Puppy Socialization, etc.
Krieger, Marilyn, CCBT
AABP Certified Member #270 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Cat Behavior Technologist
Business Name: The Cat Coach, LLC
Address: 1017 El Camino Real #283 Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650 780 9485
Web Site:
Email:
Geographical Area Serving: United States, Canada, International (Skype)
Services: Marilyn helps solve cat behavior challenges through on-site, Skype and phone consultations. Her methods are based on positive, humane techniques, education and environmental management. Marilyn is the author of Naughty No More! Change Unwanted Behaviors through Positive Reinforcement and writes behavior columns for Cat Fancy Magazine and Catster. She also offers classes and presentations on cat behavior.
MacKnight, Kamrin, Ph.D.
AABP General Member #565 (exp. Journal Editor)
Noice, Nick
AABP General Member #730 (exp. n/a)
Villagrana, Christina
AABP Certified Member #698 (exp. n/a)
Wilde, Nicole CDT, CDBT
AABP Certified Member #009 (exp. AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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:
Colorado
Summers, Jodi
AABP General Member #710 (exp. n/a)
Thomas, Teri
AABP General Member #179 (exp. n/a)
http://www.angelsinthemaking.com
Delaware
Olcina, Josefina M.
AABP General Member #716 (exp. n/a)
Florida
Maimoni, Shay
AABP General Member #555 (exp. n/a)
Munera, Jacqueline CDT, CCBT
AABP Certified Member #059 (exp. CASI Faculty)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Cat Behavior Technologist
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!
Riesgo, Cindy
AABP General Member #712 (exp. n/a)
Ryan, Michele
AABP General Member #358 (exp. n/a)
Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., PCBC-A, AABP-DBCT, CDBC, CAP2
AABP Certified Member #704 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Member AABP, PPG, IAABC
Business Name: Courteous Canine, Inc.
Address: 3414 Melissa Country Way, Lutz, FL 33559, USA
Telephone: 011-813-949-1465
Email: Angelica@CourteousCanine.com
Website: www.CourteousCanine.com
Geographical Area Serving: Tampa Bay Area, Florida, USA
Services: Behavior consulting in home, at our main campus, a wide array of private and group training services. Dog sports including agility, dock jumping and lure coursing. Dog day care, boarding and pet sitting.
Tracy, Kathy
AABP General Member #673 (exp. n/a)
Tudge, Niki, Dip.ABT, Dip.CBST, CDT, CDBT
AABP Certified Member #298 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Business Name: The DogSmith
Address: 9152 Kenton Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Phone: 888-Dog-Smith, 364 -7648
Website: http://www.DogSmith.com
Email: NikiTudge@DogSmith.com
Geographical area: Tampa, FL
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.
Wood, Barbara Dip.CBST
AABP Certified Member #700 (exp. n/a)
Illinois
Varner, Jodie
AABP General Member #694 (exp. n/a)
Indiana
Archer-Dick, Judith, CDT
AABP Certified Member #267 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: My Best Friend Dog Training
Address: 18124 Bull Rapids Rd., Spencerville, IN 46788
Phone: 260-238-3073
Web Site:
Email:
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.
Bassett, Molly
AABP General Member #657 (exp. n/a)
Iowa
Bright, Sara
AABP General Member #681 (exp. February 14, 2020)
Colby, Penny
AABP General Member #446 (exp. n/a)
Kentucky
Goldsmith, Elizabeth
AABP General Member #650 (exp. n/a)
Maryland
Miller, Pat, CDBT, CBCC-KA
AABP Certified Member #012 (exp. Honorary Lifetime Member)
AABP Certified 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:
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 workshops; 6-day on-site trainer academies; apprentice program; private intern program; seminars around the world. Books: 1.) The Power of Positive Dog Training; 2.) Positive Perspectives; Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog; 3.) Positive Perspectives 2; Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog; 4.) Play With Your Dog; 5.) Do-Over Dogs; Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First-Class Life; 6.) How to Foster Dogs; From Homeless to Homeward Bound; 7.) Beware of the Dog; Positive Solutions for Aggression in Dogs. Also - Peaceable Paws Good Manners Class Manual. Booklets: 1.) Puppy Primer; 2.) Dogs Being Dogs; 3.) Dealing With Digging, Barking and Chewing; 4.) Reality Bites; Managing and Modifying Canine Aggression; 5.) It's Okay to Cry; Pet Loss and Grief. DVDs: 1.) Real Solutions to Canine Behavior Problems (2-day Pat Miller seminar, 5 discs); 2.) Juni's C.A.T. Procedure; 2.) Basic Good Manners Class at Peaceable Paws.
Winkler, Debbie
AABP General Member #534 (exp. n/a)
Massachusetts
Dion, Tracy
AABP General Member #610 (exp. n/a)
Fortin, Jennifer
AABP General Member #679 (exp. n/a)
Jacques, Jo CDT, CDBT
AABP Certified Member #024 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Business Name: WiggleBums! Dog-Friendly Training & Behavior
Address: 3 Skerry Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-771-4962
Web Site: www.wigglebums.com
Email:
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
Lessa, Erika Dip.CBST, CDBT, CDBC, CPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #724 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Business Name: Cooperation Canine, llc
Address: 150 Rocky Hill Rd, Rehoboth, MA 02769
Phone: 401-226-8989
Email: behave@cooperationcanine.com
Websites: www.CooperationCanine.com
Geographical Area Serving: MA, RI, CT - USA, Virtual consults are available
Stevenson, Alana. CDBT
AABP Certified Member #086 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Dog and Cat Behavior Specialist, Dog Trainer
Author of Train Your Dog The Humane Way
Business Name: Alana Stevenson
Address: Boston, MA
Phone: 617-921-1224
website: www.AlanaStevenson.com
Email: alana@alanastevenson.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.
Author of Training Your Dog the Humane Way, The Right Way the First Time
Creator of Webinars: Feline Fundamentals Gentle Feline Handling Basics 1 & 2
www.AlanaStevenson.com,
Tobin, Chris
AABP General Member #655 (exp. n/a)
Michigan
Crenshaw, Tammy
AABP General Member #501 (exp. n/a)
Drescosky, Sharon
AABP General Member #454 (exp. n/a)
Beth Duman, BA, Dip.CBST, CDT, CPDT, VSPDT
AABP Certified Dog Trainer #148 (Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Graduate, Companion Animal Sciences Institute Diploma of Canine Behavior Science and Technology
CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer
APDT Professional Premium Member
Dog Scouts of America Evaluator
Victoria Stilwell Licensed Trainer
ATTS Tester
AKC CGC Evaluator
Therapy Dogs International Evaluator
Business Name: Earth Voices, LLC
Address: 2512 Sue Drive, Howell, MI
Phone: 517-548-1807
Website: www.EarthVoices.net
E-mail: peziza@aol.com
Author: The Evolution of Charlie Darwin: Partner with Your Dog Using Positive Training
Differentiating Great Lakes Native Wild Wolves from Dogs and Wolf-Dog Hybrids
Geographical area serving: Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, USA
Services: Positive Reinforcement/clicker training; In-home private training, CGC & Therapy Dog preparation, family dog training, family dog problem-solving, tricks, pre-agility, DSA badge preparation
Scheu, Dawn D.
AABP General Member #664 (exp. n/a)
Patrona, Lisa Dip.CBST, CPDT-KA, ACDBC, CDT
AABP Certified Member #010 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Graduate, Companion Animal Sciences Institute Diploma of Canine Behavior Science and Technology
CCPDT 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: 575 Elmwood Troy, MI 48085
Phone: 248.588.3222
Website: http://www.woofology.com
E-mail: trainersacademy@aol.com
Geographical area serving: Oakland County, and parts of Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Services: Positive Reinforcement/clicker training classes offered in our Troy location for puppy, intermediate, and advanced levels. and a retired racing Greyhounds Only group class. 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.
Mississippi
Autry, Brennan
AABP General Member #576 (exp. n/a)
Missouri
Bopp, Mark
AABP Certified Member #660 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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Devine, Laura CDT
AABP Certified Member #085 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified 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.
Nevada
Clyde, Christi
AABP General Member #703 (exp. n/a)
Wangsness, Pamela "PJ" CDT, CPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #102 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
CCPDT 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.
New Hampshire
Betournay, Karen, CDT, CPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #319 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment
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.
Weiler, William
AABP General Member #566 (exp. n/a)
New York
Arzoumanian, Viviane
AABP General Member #498 (exp. n/a)
Chiu, Vincent
AABP General Member #335 (exp. n/a)
Cousins, Liz
AABP General Member #741 (exp. n/a)
Drach-Neff, Kim
AABP General Member #723 (exp. n/a)
Fecio, Joseph
AABP General Member #509 (exp. n/a)
Henderson, James
AABP General Member #695 (exp. n/a)
Morrison, Michele
AABP General Member #690 (exp. n/a)
Parks, Stacy, Dip.CBST
AABP General Member #680 (exp. February 3, 2020)
North Carolina
Mancus, Jimmy
AABP General Member #718 (exp. n/a)
Stone, Molly CDT, CDBT, Dip.A.B.
AABP Certified Member #056 (exp. Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Vice President, Companion Animal Sciences Institute
Animal Behavior Specialist, SPCA of Wake County
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Address: 301 N. Brevard Street Selma, NC
Phone: 919-523-4022
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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.
Wolf, Diana
AABP General Member #671 (exp. n/a)
Ohio
Beltran, Maggie
AABP General Member #737 (exp.CASI Student Membership)
Ferguson, Sheila H., Dip.ABT, CDT, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #264 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: Canine Obedience Instruction and Behavior Consulting
Address: P.O. Box 14079 Columbus, Ohio 43214 USA
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
Miller, Jane CDBT, CDT, CDBC
AABP Certified Member #285 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Business Name: Healing Companions, Inc.
Address: 71 Glenhurst Drive Oberlin, OHIO 44074
Phone: 800-457-0345
Email:
Websites: www.healing-companions.com
Geographical Area Serving: Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Ohio and outlying suburbs
Services: Jane Miller has been in private practice for 20 years as a clinical social worker with her dogs being present as therapy dogs during psychotherapy sessions. One of her areas of expertise is assessing folks for Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) and assisting clients in the whole process of discovering whether or not they qualify for a PSD and would they be able to be responsible for a PSD, as well as the dog being trained specific tasks that mitigate the effects of their psychiatric disability. Jane spends extensive amounts of time educating her clients, as well as others about PSD's. She provides advice, information and support about the process of adopting and training a PSD. Jane implement temperament testing of potential PSDs and trains them from foundational training, public access and task training. She also teaches humans and their dogs relaxation/stress reduction techniques to incorporate in their training increasing the human-animal bond. These techniques also are practiced with clients that are dealing with behavior issues like aggression, anxiety, and so many of the complex behavior issues that she works with that dog’s experience. Her training is based on the highest ethical standards teaching positive only training techniques to increase the human-animal bond. Author of, “Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives.”
Sellers, Toni
AABP General Member #659 (exp. n/a)
Stimpson, Melinda
AABP General Member #708 (exp. n/a)
Pennsylvania
Crough, Dede
AABP General Member #039 (exp. AABP Committee Member)
Dillon, Susan Dip.ACBS
AABP General Member #003 (exp. CASI Board Member)
Lander, Deborah
AABP General Member #603 (exp. n/a)
Siegrist, Carol, CABT, CDBC, CBCC-KA
AABP Certified Member #269 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Animal Behavior Technologist
IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
CCPDT Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessment
Business Name: Siegrist LLC Training & Behavior Modification
Address: 765 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadellphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-514-0090
Email:
Websites: www.dogtraininginthecity.com
Geographical Area Serving: Philadelphia and tri-county area, plus Southern New Jersey
Services: Specializing in breed-specific counseling and training, problem solving and behavior modification for aggression, separation distress, resource guarding, phobias and problems with multiple pet households.
Stevenson, Lawrence: CDBT, CDBC, CPDT-KA, ABCDT
AABP Certified Member #294 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers #2091927 - Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
Association of Professional Dog Trainers - APDT Premium Professional Member
Truly Dog-Friendly Trainer
Animal Behavior College - Honors Alumni
Alliance for Progressive Pet Trainers - APDT Trainer Networking Group
The Pet Professional Guild - Full Member Dog Training Professional
Animal Behavior Resources Institute - Behavior Education Network - Professional Member
FamilyPaws - Licensed Educator 2010-19
Pennsylvania SPCA Partner & Supporter
Business Name: Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC
Address: 4432 Dexter St., Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: 215-482-4633
Email:
Web Site: www.GentlyTrain.com
Geographical Area Serving: Philadelphia, PA and surrounding counties
Services: Successful, 12 year experience, with a wide variety of behavior modification and dog training of all breeds with strong emphasis on encouraging improved dog owner and family relationships encouraging gentle demeanor and attitudes, dedicated to benevolent, non-coercive, force free methods. Larry is recommended by numerous veterinarians and other trainers.
South Carolina
Baker, Christine
AABP General Member #735 (exp. n/a)
Nichols, Diana
AABP General Member #613 (exp. n/a)
South Dakota
Larson, Jill
AABP General Member #640 (exp. n/a)
Tennessee
Easton, Ann Marie
AABP General Member #253 (exp. n/a)
Texas
Kohanski, Nicole
AABP General Member #719 (exp. n/a)
Lara, Raquel
AABP General Member #726 (exp. n/a)
Snider, Kellie, M.S.
AABP General Member #561 (exp. Editor, Journal)
Utah
Flammer, Rachael
AABP General Member #738 (exp. n/a) Pending
Friedman, Susan G. Ph.D., CABT
AABP Certified Member #005 (AABP Advisory Board Member)
AABP Certified Animal Behavior Technologist
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
Romo, Jill, CCPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #739 (exp. n/a)
Virginia
Eggeman, Brandy
AABP Certified Member #688 (exp. n/a)
Carter, Jennifer
AABP Certified Member #732 (exp. n/a) Pending
Somers, Amile, Dip.FBST
AABP Certified Member #551 (exp. n/a)
Washington D.C.
Denby-Gibbs, Paula CDT
AABP Certified Membership #088 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Business Name: DoLittle Training
Address: 1605 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Phone:
Web Site: www.dolittle-training.com
Email: paula@dolittle-training.com
Geographical Area Serving:
Services: Private tuition and behaviour consultations. Individual training coach (dog sports, competition obedience and services). Clicker training for any species.
Washington State
Byrnes, Carol
AABP General Member #402 (exp. n/a)
http://www.diamondsintheruff.com
Robert-Hamilton, Daphne CDT, CPDT-KA, CAP2
AABP Certified Member #104 (exp. November 3, 2019)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment CCPDT #1040696
APDT member 06339
SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers CTC 12/02
SF/SPCA Dog Aggression Internship 05/03
Business Name: K-9 Partnership
Address: 16410 84th St Ne, Ste D #553, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 USA
Phone: 360-386-5668
Website: http://www.k9partnership.com
Email: k9partnership@yahoo.com
Geographical Area: See address. USA
Services: Private lessons.
Truchan, Erin
AABP Certified Member #733 (exp. n/a)
Yates, Cheri, Ph.D. (Psychology), CDT
AABP Certified Member #296 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - KA #1091803
Karen Pryor Training Academy - Certified Training Partner
AKC Certified Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator
Web Site: www.citizendogtraining.com
E-mail:
Phone: 425-452-1151
Services: In home or on location individually created private lessons designed to facilitate canine learning, modify difficult behaviors, and build positive relationships for all dogs and their people. Range of clients from puppy consultation and foundation learning through advanced competition. Additionally, we work with leash reactive dogs, shy dogs, and a wide range of behavioral issues. We adhere to the "No fear, no force" policy in all training. We are committed to science based positive training methods.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Dahms, Renea, Dip.CBST, CDBC
AABP Certified Member #529 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
Business Name: Pawsitively Unleashed!
Address: 2109 Madison Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-347-3294
Email:
Websites: www.pawsitivelyunleashed.com
Geographical Area Serving: Central Wisconsin
Services: Behavior Consulting, Private Training, Group Classes and Canine Swim Pool & Conditioning
Kalnajs, Sarah CDT, CDBC
AABP Certified Member #006 (exp. CASI Board Member)
AABP Certified Dog Trainer
AABP Certified Dog Behavior Technologist
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.
Smith, Shawn M. B.S., CABC, CDT, CPDT-KA
AABP Certified Member #216 (exp. n/a)
AABP Certified Animal Behavior Technologist
AABP Certified 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.
