Certified Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior Trainer
Licensed educator - Family Paws Parent Education
Certified Fear Free Professional
Continuing Education:
2019
Dr Roger Abrantes - Animal Training My Way weekend conference on science-based dog training and ethology
Canine Freestyle with Bev Blanchard - weekend workshop on canine freestyle
2018
Family Paws Parent Education - 3 day conference on preparing families with dogs for the arrival of a new baby and safe dog/child interaction
Completed Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification course and became Certified Fear Free Professional. For more information visit Fearfreepets.com
Clicker Expo 2018 - 3 day workshop - took courses on canine behavior and concept training
2017
IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) - Animal Behavior Consulting Principles and Practices Course
2016
Family Paws Parent Education - 3 day conference on preparing families with dogs for the arrival of a new baby and safe dog/child interaction
Do More with Your Dog Trick Dog Workshop
Clicker Expo 2016
2015
Clicker Expo Portland January 2015
A weekend of Behavior with the Experts with Debra Horwitz and Amy Pike, June 2015, Humane Soc Missouri
2014
Family Paws Parent Education - 2 day conference on preparing families with dogs for the arrival of a new baby and safe dog/child interaction
Clicker Expo 2014 - 3 day training workshop - took courses on canine behavior, training complex tasks and concepts, teaching a dog creativity to reduce reactivity
Steve White - "Raising the BaR" - 2 day workshop on teaching precision and reliability in behaviors
2013
Dogs & Storks/Dog & Baby Connection - 8 week licensing course on safe dog/baby interactions and preparing the family dog for the arrival of a new baby
LLA for Veterinary and Animal Professionals - 8 week Course in Applied Behavior Analysis Susan G. Friedman, Ph. D., Utah State University, Behavior Works,
Clicker Expo 2013 - 3 day training workshop - took courses on behavior problems, retrieving, canine freestyle
Denise Fenzi competitive obedience workshop
Shaping behavior, cues, reinforcement and over-coming fear and aggression. Dr Jesus Rosales-Ruiz June 29-30, 2013 St Louis, MO
2012
Puppy Start Right for Instructors - Karen Pryor Academy
Clicker Expo 2012 - 3 day training workshop - took courses on competitive obedience and agility
Hannah Brannigan competitive obedience seminar
2011
Help for your Fearful Dog - Nicole Wilde 2011
Clicker Expo 2011 - 3 day training workshop - took courses on teaching complex behaviors, methods for resolving behavior problems
2010
Clicker Expo 2010 - 3 day training workshop - took courses on cues, shaping behaviors, using marker-based positive reinforcement methods to teach new behaviors