Summary

I am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and a Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainer with over twenty nine years’ experience in dog training with a primary focus on canine behavior modification and preventing problems before they begin.

I develop, teach and instruct group classes as well developing and implementing private training and behavior modification plans for our wonderful Dynamic Canines including authoring Puppy Start Right Online Preschool for Instructors with the Karen Pryor Academy. I have extensive experience and education in canine development and behavior from working with, and taking accredited courses with world renowned professionals in the field of animal behavior.

 

In addition to my animal training, I also spent 28 years’ in the telecommunications industry holding various administration and management positions which have provided me with a lifelong business education background in procurement, buildings operations, construction, commercial real estate, corporate law, accounting, space planning-office design and occupational health and safety. 

 

Listed below is a high-level view of my credentials and education as it pertains to my animal training background but does not include any related business courses or self-education (Books, DVD’s, etc.) as the list is just too long. 

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If you have any questions regarding my credentials or my corporate background please feel free to contact me - I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cheers!

Rose

Professional Certifications

• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) *Graduated with Distinction*

• Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor

• Fear Free Animal Trainer Certified Professional 

• Fear Free Elite Certified Professional 

 

 

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Karen Pryor Academy Alumni for Animal Training and Behavior

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

• Fear Free Pets LLC

• Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) 

• Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior - Research Bites

• THRIVE! Dogbiz Success (Founding Member)

• Dog Biz Dog Walking Academy Field Trip Coach

• Stop the 77! Presenter (Dog Bite Prevention & Child Safety)

• The Family Dog 

 

Education – Conferences, Courses, Seminars, and Webinars

• Unlocking Resiliency Course (Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior) 2022-2023

• The Neurobiology of Toxic Stress (Fear Free) - 2023

• Thrills n' Chills Reactive Dogs Webinar (Suzanne Clothier RCT) - 2023

• Infectious Conditions (Fear Free) - 2023

• Clicker Expo Conference LIVE - 2023

• Clicker Expo Conference LIVE - 2022

• Dogbiz University Best Classes in Town Course - 2022

• Clicker Expo Conference LIVE – 2021

• Canine Social Behavior and Development Course (IAABC) – 2021

• Control: The Other Primary Reinforcer: Dr. Susan Friedman (KPA) – 2021

• A Close Look at Canine Enrichment: What, Why, and How? (Fear Free) – 2021

• Slow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs (Laura Donaldson, PhD, CDBC)

• Treat Retreat (Suzanne Clothier RCT) – 2021

• Socialization Mindful and Planned (Suzanne Clothier RCT) – 2021

• What Size World? – for Dogs (Suzanne Clothier RCT) – 2021

• Stress and the Animal in Front of You Course (IAABC) – 2020

• Distractions and -- SQUIRREL! -- Using Them in Training (Suzanne Clothier) - 2020

• Fear Free Trainers: Partnering with Veterinary Professionals – 2020

• Fear Free Nail Trims: Behavioral Considerations to Trim Away the Terror - 2020

• Understanding Medical Conditions and Pain (Fear Free) - 2019

• Prognosis & Goals in Aggression Cases (Raising Canine LLC) - 2019

• Fear Free Elite Professional Re-Certification 2019

• Noise Aversion and Nutraceuticals and Behavioral Medicine (Fear Free) 2019

• Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles and Practice (IAABC) 2019

• Fear Free Animal Trainer Proactive and Prevention Training 2019

• Dog Walking Academy Field Trip Coach (Dog Biz) 2018

• The Science for Pheromone Therapy (Fear Free) 2018

• Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder and Fireworks (Fear Free) 2018

• Clicker Expo Conference St. Louis, MO 2018

• Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program 2018

• Defensive Handling with Aggressive Dogs IAABC 2017

• Family Paws Parent Education Course 2017

• Building Resilience in Dogs - Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB 2016

• Fear Free Certification Program Vet Folio 2016

• KPA Smart Reinforcement Certificate Knowledge Assessed 2016

• Growl Class – Workshop for Reactive Dogs – Dr. Ian Dunbar 2016

• Clicker Expo Conference Reno, NV 2016

• KPA Chicken Training w/Terry Ryan Reno, NV 2016

• From Fearful to Fear Free – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2016

• Thunderstorm and Noise Phobias – TEAM Animal Behavior 2016 

• The Behavior of Dogs Seminar, St. John’s, NL – TEAM Animal Behavior 2015

• Strategies for Effective Socialization – TEAM Animal Behavior 2015

• Lessons Learned from a Shy Dog – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2015

• Kids and Dogs – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2015

• Perception is Reality – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2015

• From Training to Day Care – Pet Professional Guild 2015

• Relaxation is Incompatible with Many Problematic Behaviors – Pet Professional Guild 2015

• Making Choices, Managing Prey Drive – Fenzi Dog Sports Academy 2015

• Shaping – Fenzi Dog Sports Academy 2015

• Get Focused! – Fenzi Dog Sports Academy  2015

• ‘P-A-R-R-O-T DO TELL’ Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D. – Behavior Works 2015

• Systematic Team Approach to Reducing Reactivity’ Webinar – TEAM Animal Behavior 2015

• Perception is Reality’ – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2015

• Puppy Training – Dr. Ian Dunbar 2014

• Clicker Expo Training Conference, Long Beach, CA 2014

• My Dog is Stubborn! Or is (S)he? – TEAM Animal Behavior 2014

• Incorporate Play Into Behavior Programs & Training Sessions – Pet Professional Guild 2014

• Relationship Building Through Play – Fenzi Dog Sports Academy 2014

• Dealing with Reactive Behavior – Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 2014

• Compassionate Communication with Clients – Pet Professional Guild 2014 

• Basic Jargon: Learning Theory – TEAM Animal Behavior 2014 

• Home Alone: Separation Anxiety – TEAM Animal Behavior 2014 

• Clicker Expo Training Conference, Stamford, CT 2013 

• Advances in Dog Training’ Three Day Seminar, St. John’s, NL - Susan Garrett 2013

• Loose Leash Walking w/Gail Fisher – Association of Professional Dog Trainers 2013

• Puppy Start Right Instructors Course – Karen Pryor Academy 2013

• Certificate of Excellence in Applied Behavior Analysis – Behavior Works 2012

• Chicken Training Camp, Sequim WA 2012

• Get S.M.A.R.T. & Step Up Your Training for Dog Sports Seattle, WA – Kathy Sdao 2012

• Karen Pryor Academy for Professionals 2011-2012

• Love Has No Age Limit – Animal Behavior Education Network 2011

• Nutrition, Vaccines & Thyroid Conference, Jean Dodds Halifax, NS 2011

• Tellington Touch Workshop St. John’s, NL 2009

• Volhard Canine Health & Nutrition Two Day Seminar, St. John’s, NL 2001

• Certified Volhard Instructor Training Camp, Prawling, NY 1998

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