Caryl Wolff, CPDT, NADOI, CDBC

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & EDUCATION

Owner/trainer Doggie Manners

Private lessons and consultations throughout the Los Angeles area
(1994-present)

*Classes at Westwood Park (2005-present)

*Classes at Katie's Pet Depot (1995-2005)

*Classes at Doggie in the Window (Long Beach, 2000-2004)

*Classes at Central Bark (West Los Angeles, 2000-2001)

*Classes at Pet Orphans (Van Nuys, 2000)

*Classes at The Kennel Club (1997-1999), obedience and agility

Movies, films, commercials, TV, operas, plays, & magazines supplying animals personally and also working with various animal rental agencies (1990-present)

Teaching trick training classes

*Westwood Park (West Los Angeles, 2007)

*Urban Dog  (West Los Angeles, 1998)

*Doggie Central (Culver City, 1998/99)

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Certificates

I have had to pass rigorous examinations and have the requisite education and experience to become certified in these organizations.

***CERTIFIED DOG BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT

(July 2004) (I am one of 135 trainers worldwide to be a CDBC.)

***NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DOG OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS

(April 2003)   (There are approximately 425 NADOI members in this organization.)

***CERTIFIED PET DOG TRAINER

(November 2002)    (I am pleased to announce that I am one of the first 500 dog trainers worldwide to have passed the CPDT exam.) 

I am very proud to be the ONLY TRAINER in Los Angeles to hold all three certifications.

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Education

Conferences and seminars given by animal behaviorists, internationally acclaimed dog trainers, and ethologists including:    

Roger Abrantes

*Dogs and Humans Speaking a New Language, (July 1999)

*The Horse, Our Friend, Roger Abrantes (July 1999)   

Sue Ailsby 

*Dog Anatomy and Performance (February 2000)

*A Mind to Mind Clicker Training Seminar (February 2000)

Association of Pet Dog Trainers 

*San Diego (2000 Convention)

*Memphis (1997 Convention)

Biting Dog Conference

*(October 2005)

Brenda Aloff

*Dog Aggression (April 2004)

Bob Bailey

*Behavior Analysis * Animal Training (March 2006)

Marian Bailey, Ph.D and Bob Bailey

*Clicking Chicken Seminar (March 1999)

Maryjean Ballner

*Massage for Dogs (February 2002)

Allan Bauman

*Instructor's Workshop (February 1998)

Peter Borchelt, Ph.D. 

*Dog Aggression and Working with Aggressive Dogs  (April 2001)

California Veterinary Conference

*Anaheim (June 2007)

Clicker Expo

*Los Angeles (January 2007)

*San Diego (January 2005)

Shirley Chong

*Dog-Dog Behavior (February 2004)

Ray Coppinger

*Intelligence of Dogs and Canine Cognition: Ethological Lessons on the Emotions and Neurophysiology of Dogs
* Evolutionary Development and the Natural Development of Dogs (July 2007)

Jean Donaldson, Ph.D. 

*Cutting Edge Dog Training (January 1997)

Donna Duford

*Instructor's Workshop, (September 2002)

Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., DVM

*Canine Social Behavior
* Reliability Testing & Games (May 2005)

*Humane Behavior & Training Program for Shelter Personnel
* Prevention & Treatment of Common Canine Behavior Problems
* Fun & Games Dog Training (October 1996)

Jim and Jamie Dutcher

*Wolves at our Door (November 2002)

John Fisher 

*A New Perspective on Dominance (March 1995)

Carol Gurney 

*Animal Communication (1994)

Maureen Hall

* Animal Behavior and Training (December 2007)

Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., and Daniel Estep, Ph.D.

* Managing the Home Alone Dog -- Separation Anxiety (January 2008)

Ella Hoseltyn

*Agility Training (March 1998 - July 2000)

Humane Society of the United States

*2000 Convention (February 2000)

Wayne Hunthausen

*Fears & Phobias, Compulsive Disorders, Aggression, and Medical Causes of House Soiling (February 1998)

Kennel and Groom Expo

*(February 2001)

Trish King

*The Different Faces of Aggression
* Helping the Fearful Dog (April 2007)

Frank Lavac, DVM 

*First Aid for Animals (March 1999)

Pat Miller

*Dog Body Language
* Play Behaviors (February 2005)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

*Wolf to Dog Symposium (November 2002)

Pet Tech 

*First Aid and CPR for Dogs (1998)

Pamela Reid, Ph.D.

*Excelerated Learning (July 1997)

John Rogerson 

*Instructor's Course (May 2003)

*Canine Aggression (May 2003)

*Teaching and Training
* Advanced Training (April 2002)

*Separation Anxiety
*Fears and Phobias (October 2001)

*Working with Aggressive Dogs (May 2001)

*Scenting and Search Work (April 2001)

*Rescue and Rehoming Workshop (May 2000)

*Advanced Dog Training
*Fun and Games with Dogs
*Aggression
*Preparation for Working Dogs Trials (November 1999)

*Canine Behavior Workshop (April 1999)

Kathy Sdao

*Does the name Pavlov Ring a Bell? (April 2005)

*The Science and Art of Clicker Training (June 2004)

Pia Silvani

*Petite Pals (March 2007)
*Canine Aggression
* Sibling Rivalry
* Puppy classes
* Canine Play Behavior (June 2005)

Cheryl Smith 

*Dog to Dog Aggression
* Dog to People Aggression (April 1997)

Desiree Snelleman

*Stretching for Both Ends of the Leash (August 2004)

Sue Sternberg 

*The Controversial Pit Bull & Temperament Testing for Shelter Dogs (October 2000)

*Animal Behavior and Effective Adoptions (February 2000)

*Temperament Evaluations of Shelter Dogs, Handling Skills for Difficult and Aggressive Dogs (March 1998)

Dan Tambourine 

*Difficult Dog Training Class (May 1999)

Wendy Volhard 

*Holistic Approach to Solving Problem Behaviors
* Nutrition  (February 2001)

*Dog Training Seminar (July 1996)

White, Steve

*Wired, Fired, and On Task: Positive Secrets of Canine Motivation and Reliability
* Transforming Your Training the Police K9 Way (March 2007)

Emily Weiss, Ph.D.

*SAFER Animal Assessment (December 2004)

Gary Wilkes

*Rescue and Rehabilitation Workshop for Shelter Dogs, (September 2002)

Nicole Wilde

*The Different Faces of Aggression
* Helping the Fearful Dog (April 2007)

Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.

*Coaching the Canine Athlete (September 1995)

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Speaking Engagements

*Rotary Club (August 1999)

*Equestrian Trails International (June 1999)

*West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club (September 1998)

*Bearded Collie Club (May 1998)

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Magazine and Internet Publications

Magazine Covers

*Off-lead (October 1995, September 2001)

*Good Dog (December 1998)

Columnist

*Paws 'n Tales (1996/97)

* Dog Days in L.A. (2006-present)

*LA Tails Pet Magazine (2008)

*Pawprint Magazine (2007, 2008)

Articles

*The Pet Press (2000, 2002, 2003, 2006)

*The Pug Press (2000)

Internet

*Pooch Heaven online behavior consultant (2002-present)

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Performances, Training & Handling, and Interviews

*Teaching a Dog to Swim & Pool Safety,” Channel 2 News (August 2005)

*“Teaching a Dog to Swim & Pool Safety,”Channel 9 News (May 2005)

*"Animals and Us," radio, weekly training segment (December 2000-2002)

*"All about Pets," KRLA, radio interview (October 2000)

*Rag Dog catalogue and Web site (October 2000)

*Agility Segment, Channel 2 News, television (March 1998)

*"Wizard of Oz," theater (June 1996)

*"Camelot,"  theater (June 1996)

*"The Home Show,"  television (June 1996)

*KTLA News, television (October 1995)

*Los Angeles Zoo, charity event (December 1995)

*7-Up, commercial (March 1996)

*"A Home for Buddy," TV movie (April 1994)

*"Abracadabra,"  film (May 1993)

*"Albert Herring," Los Angeles Music Center Opera (1993)

*Bob Hope Special on Animals, television (1991)

*"Girl of the Golden West," Los Angeles Music Center Opera (June 1991)

*"AM Los Angeles," television (May 1991)

*American Red Cross Circus Night, charity event (March 1991)

*"Pete & Magic,"  film (March 1990)

*"Annie," theater (December 1989)

*Pet Department, store opening (December 1988)

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Memberships (past and present)

*American Dog Owners Association

* Animal Behavior Resources Institute

*Association of Pet Dog Trainers

*Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers

*Dog Trainers Forum of Orange County

*Dog Trainers Forum of Los Angeles

*International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

*International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior

*National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

*West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club

*West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

*West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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Volunteer Organizations (past and present)

*Archer Foundation 

*Freeplay

*Perfect Pet Adoptions

*Pet Orphans

*Pooch Heaven     

*spcaLA

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