Dog & Puppy Trainer Certifications

 

I have had to pass rigorous examinations and have the requisite education and experience to become certified in these organizations. I would encourage you to check each of these organizations to see that I am a bona fide certificate holder and also to see what the requirements are for certification.

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I am very proud to be the FIRST TRAINER WORLDWIDE to hold all certifications!

• American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Evaluator
  (October 2009) (The AKC is much more than a breed registry — it provides educational events, competitions such as agility and conformation, interacts with the veterinary community and governmental entities, and certifies evaluators to test for the Canine Good Citizen test.)

• Association Of Animal Behavior Professionals (Professional Dog Trainer, Professional Dog Behavior Consultant)

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
  (July 2004) (When I became certified, I was one of 135 trainers worldwide to be a CDBC.)

• National Association Of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)
  (April 2003)   (When I became certified, I was one of 425 NADOI members in this organization.)

•  Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
  (November 2002)    (I am pleased to announce that I am one of the first 500 dog trainers worldwide to have passed the CCPDT exam.)
   

I am a UCLA graduate and also owned my own business as a Certified Court Reporter for the State of California.

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Owner/trainer Doggie Manners

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

• Classes at Westwood Park (2005-2017) (puppy, obedience & manners, tricks & agility, small dog, fun & games)

• Classes at Katie’s Pet Depot (1995-2005) (obedience & manners)

• Classes at Doggie in the Window (Long Beach, 2000-2004) (obedience & manners)

• Classes at Central Bark (West Los Angeles, 2000-2001) (obedience & manners)

• Classes at Pet Orphans (Van Nuys, 2000) (obedience & manners)

• Classes at The Kennel Club (1997-1999) (obedience & manners, agility)

• Classes at Urban Dog  (West Los Angeles, 1998)

• Classes at Doggie Central (Culver City, 1998/99)

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

 

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Education

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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)

• Teoti Anderson
  *Training Small Dogs (March 2012)
  *Helping Pet Parents Get Ready for Baby When You Have No Kids of Your Own (July 2012)
  *Puppy Kindergarten Primer (Dec 2018)

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  *San Diego (2000 Convention)
  *Memphis (1997 Convention)

• Biting Dog Conference
  *(October 2005)

• Brenda Aloff
  *Puppy classes (June 2011)
  *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)

• Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA
  *Incorporating Enrichment Into Your Behavior Modification Plan (Nov 2020)

• Irith Bloom, CPDT-KSA, CDBC, CBCC-KA
  *Online Sessions - Why and How (Mar 2020)
  *Calming Protocols (May 2016)

• Nina Bondarenko
  *Puppy Professors - Socialisation Science (Dec 2018)

• Peter Borchelt, Ph.D.
  *Dog Aggression and Working with Aggressive Dogs  (April 2001)

• Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas
  *Survive and Thrive (Apr 2020)

• Hannah Branigan: Close the Loop: Training for Optimal Reinforcement (Apr 2021)

• Sara Brueske, KPA CTP
  *Tricks With a Purpose (May 2021)

• California Veterinary Conference
  *Anaheim (June 2007)

• Dr. John J. Ciribassi DVM, DACVB
  * Separation Anxiety (Nov 2020)
  *Resource Guarding (Nov 2020)

• Clicker Expo
  *Los Angeles (January 2007)
  *San Diego (January 2005)

• Shirley Chong
  *Dog-Dog Behavior (February 2004)

• Suzanne Clothier 
  *Anxiety the whole story (Nov 2020)
  *Anatomy of attention (Nov 2020)

• 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)

• Amy Cook, PhD, CDBC, CPDT-KA
  *The Play Way: Therapeutic Help for Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (May 2021)

• James W. Crosby, MS, CBCC-KA
  *Dog Bite Interpretation - Evidence and Behavior (May 2021)

• Julie Daniels
  *Train this Now! The Short List for your New Puppy (Apr 2021)

• Malena Demartini-Price
  *Fixing the Unfeaxable, Redux: A New Approach to Separation Anxiety (January 2012)
  *Separation Anxiety Training Goes High Tech (February 2012)

• Sarah Dixon, CDBC
  *Resolving Resource Guarding (Dec 2018)
  *You're Not Alone: Working With Separation Issues in Dogs (Nov 2020)

• Jean Donaldson, Ph.D.
  *Cutting Edge Dog Training (January 1997)

• Dr. Jean Dodds
  *New pet diagnostics that you can collect at home and submit to Hemopet for testing (July 2021)

• 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)
  *Effective Painless Punishment: The Most Misunderstood Process in Dog Training (Dec 2018)

• Jim and Jamie Dutcher
  *Wolves at our Door (November 2002)

• Denise Fenzi
  *Is Positive Permissive? (Apr 2020)

• John Fisher
  *A New Perspective on Dominance (March 1995)

• Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.
  *Behavior & Learning Seminar (Jul 2015)

• Erica Feuerebacher
  *Can an In-shelter Test Predict Separation Related Problem Behavior in Dogs (Nov 2020)

• Simon Gadbois, PhD
  * Pick the brain first: The right nose, breed, and training method will follow (June 2015)

• Carol Gurney
  *Animal Communication (1994)

• James C Ha, PhD, CAAB
  *Why Tails Wag: From Wolf to Best Friend (Jun 2020)

• Maureen Hall
  * Animal Behavior and Training (December 2007)

• Barbara Handleman
  * Early Behavior, Socialization, and Puppy Temperament Evaluations (August 2015)
  *Puppy Behavior and Socialization Course (Jul 2015)

• Dr. Jessica Hekman
  *Anxiety - The Whole Story (Nov 2020)

• Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., and Daniel Estep, Ph.D.
  * Managing the Home Alone Dog — Separation Anxiety (January 2008)

• Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D. , Alice Moon-Fanelli, PhD, CAAB and Stephen Zawistowski, PhD, CAAB
  *Behavior Genetics (February 2015)

• 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)

• IAABC Animal Behavior Conference
  *(Apr 2016)
  *(Apr 2017)

• Deborah Jones, PhD
  *Zen and the Art of Impulse Control (May 2021)

• Kennel and Groom Expo
  *(February 2001)

• Trish King
  *Aggression to People (October 2011)
  *The Different Faces of Aggression; Helping the Fearful Dog (April 2007)
  *Are Puppy Classes for All Puppies? (Dec 2020)
  *Fear & Conflict (Dec 2019)
  *Aggression in Puppies (Dec 2019)

• Frank Lavac, DVM
  *First Aid for Animals (March 1999)

• Tiffany Lovell
  *Separation Anxiety - Mission Possible (Feb 20017)

• Chad Mackin
  *E-touch Training (July 2012)

• Steve Martin (July 2015)
  *The Secret of Animal Training

• Ken McCort
  *Separation Anxiety (Dec 2018)
  *Resolving Separation Anxiety (Dec 2018)
  *A Brief Look at Arousal in Dogs (Jan 2016)

• Leslie McDevitt
  *Making Patterns out of Lemons - Using the Control Unleashed Pattern Games (Nov 2020)

• Pat Miller
  *Dog Body Language; * Play Behaviors (February 2005)

• Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
  *Wolf to Dog Symposium (November 2002)

• Dr. Karen Overall
  *From Leashes to Neurons – The Importance of Exercising Your Dog’s Brain for Optimal Mental and Physical Health (September 2015)

• Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB
  *Windows of opportunity: A New Look at Canine Socialization (September 2015)
  *Stress Matters: Impact of Fear and Anxiety on Learning (Jul 2021)

• Pet Tech
  *First Aid and CPR for Dogs (1998)

• Michele Pouliot
  *Advanced Platform Training (Apr 2021)

• Pamela Reid, Ph.D.
  *Excelerated Learning (July 1997)

• Elizabeth Reyes
  *Dogs and Oils (Jul 2015)

• 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)

• Chrissi Schranz
  *Come! The Art and Science of Recall Training (Nov 2020)

• Kathy Sdao
  *Does the name Pavlov Ring a Bell? (April 2005)
  *The Science and Art of Clicker Training (June 2004)
  *But My Dog Isn't Food Motivated (May 2021)

• Cara Shannon
  *Sticky Situations, Super Solutions (January 2012)

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

• Mike Shikashio
  *Owner Guarding (Apr 2021)
  *How to Stay Safe While Working Aggression Cases (Apr 2014)

• Jennifer Shryock
  *Postpartum and Family Dogs (July 2011)
  * Dogs & Storks (February 2011)

• 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
  *Dog-Dog Group Dynamics (July 2012)
  *Bite-O-Meter (July 2012)
  *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)

• Grisha Stewart
  *Quick Fixes: Sometimes Prevention is Good Enough (September 2012)
  *Puppy Socialization - the Right Way! (Dec 2018)

• Dr. Karen Sueda 
  *Doggy Dream Team: How trainers and veterinary behaviorists can work together (Jan 2021)

• Dan Tambourine
  *Difficult Dog Training Class (May 1999)

• Nancy Tucker, CDBC, CPDT-KA
  *Using Desensitization and Counterconditioning to treat fearful behavior in dogs (Jan 2021)
  *Densitization and Counterconditioning (Apr (2021)
  *Treating Separation Anxiety (Nov 2020)

• UCLA Center for Society and Genetics
  *Dog + Human Co-Evolution, Made for Each Other (February 2011)

• Wendy Volhard
  *Holistic Approach to Solving Problem Behaviors
  * Nutrition  (February 2001)
  *Dog Training Seminar (July 1996)

• Emily Weiss, Ph.D.
  *SAFER Animal Assessment (December 2004)

• Steve White
  *Wired, Fired, and On Task: Positive Secrets of Canine Motivation and Reliability; Transforming Your Training the Police K9 Way (March 2007)
  *The Nose Knows (December 2008)

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

• Nicole Wilde
  *Super Seminars for Hosts and Speakers (March 2012)
  *Separation Anxiety & Dog-Dog Play (July 2012)
  *The Energy Effect (August 2009)
  *The Different Faces of Aggression; Helping the Fearful Dog (April 2007)

• Sophia Yin, DVM
  *Low Stress Handling for Dogs (May 2011)

• Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.
  *Coaching the Canine Athlete (September 1995)

 

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Speaking Engagements

• Google Headquarters in Venice (2004 – present)

• 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 Articles, Books, Internet Publications, Blog Posts, and Videos

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Books

Click links to purchase on Amazon

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Puppy Socialization: An Insider’s Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness 

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Puppy Potty Training – The Expert’s Guide to Easy Housetraining FAST 

 

***2015 Gold Ebook Award Winner***

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Puppy and Dog Potty Training - Plain and Simple

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Doggie Dangers and Safety Tips

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In 2011 all of a sudden, I had several clients with teacup puppies and dogs. I quickly learned that training teacups was different than training larger dogs, both because of their size and health issues. Since there was conflicting on the Internet - and sometimes downright stupid - advice, I decided to write a series of books with the help of my clients.

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Teacup Puppies and Dogs – Choosing a Breeder and Choosing a Dog

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Teacup Puppies and Dogs – Supplies Pre-puppy Prep and First Week Home

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Teacup Puppies and Dogs: Feeding, Care, Safety, Health & Grooming

 

 

 

 

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Teacup Puppies and Dogs: Obedience Training, Games and Play

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Teacup Puppies and Dogs: Potty Training & Behavior Issues

 

 

 

 

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Magazine Covers

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Off-Lead September 2001

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Off-Lead October 1995

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Good Dog December 1998

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Columnist

• 4Knines (2015-2016)

• PetSafe (2014-2017)

• Dog Days in L.A. (2006-2009)

• Pawprint Magazine (2007, 2008)

• LA Tails Pet Magazine (2008)

• Paws ‘n Tales (1996/97)

 

Print Articles

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

• The Pug Press (2000)

 

Internet Articles

• How to Best Socialize Your Puppy to Foster Good Doggie Manners (July 2014)

• Puppy Vaccinations and Schedule (May 2013)

• Should The California Puppy Rabies Vaccination Age Be Changed – about.com (May 2013)

• What Is A Vaccine? – How Vaccinations for Puppies Work – about.com (May 2013)

• Puppies Immunity – What Is Immune Response and Puppy Immune System – about.com (May 2013)

• What Is A Vaccine Reaction? – Learn About Type I and Type II Reactions in Puppies – about.com (May 2013)

• Prevent Adverse Vaccine Reactions in Puppies – Giving Puppy Vaccines Safely – about.com (May 2013)

• Rabies Laws: What Age Should Puppies Get Rabies Vaccination? – about.com (May 2013)

• Dogtime expert (2009)

• Pooch Heaven online behavior consultant (2002)
  
  
  Please note that about.com and poochheaven.com are no longer viable websites (I outlasted them!), but I can email the articles to you.

 

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Videos

• How to Housebreak a Puppy Without a Crate – ehow.com (June 2013)

• How to Stop a Puppy From Jumping on Kitchen Chairs – ehow.com (June 2013)

• How to Keep a Dog From Ripping Furniture – ehow.com (June 2013)

• Should You Put Pee Pads in a Dog’s Crate? – ehow.com (June 2013)

• How to Use Puppy Pads on a Partially Housebroken Dog – ehow.com (June 2013)

• How to Housebreak a Puppy Without a Crate – ehow.com (June 2013)

• How to Calm Your New Puppy at Night – ehow.com (June 2013)

 

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Performances, Training & Handling, and Interviews

• Interview, Pet Talk Radio (January 2015)

• Interview, Pet Talk Radio (February 2015)

• Felicia Day You Tube Internet Sensation (January 2012 filming)

• “It’s a Brad Brad World,” Bravo (July 2011 filming)

• “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 Professional Dog Trainers

• Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers

• Dog Trainers Forum of Orange County

• Dog Trainers Forum of Los Angeles

• Independent Book Publishers Association

• Independent Writers of Southern California

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

• International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior

• National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

• Nonfiction Authors Association

• Publishers Association of Los Angeles

• 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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