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Peaceable Paws Positive Trainer List
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Peaceable Paws Affiliates have graduated with excellent achievement from Peaceable Paws Academies and Apprentice Programs, and are committed to the positive training philosophies and methods held, taught and promoted by Peaceable Paws, LLC. The following trainers are Peaceable Paws Affiliates in good standing:

POSITIVE TRAINER LIST BY STATE

ALABAMA

Frances H. Dauster, CPDT
P's and Q's Dog Training! LLC
Grand Bay, AL 36541
dobemom@juno.com

www.sunpaws.com

251-786-7297
Services: Puppy Socialization Classes, Manners Classes, Obedience Classes, In-Home Consultations, Behavioral Consultations. Home-style, kennel-free puppy and dog boarding!!! Small classes (5 to 6 dogs), gentle training!

Margie Wiesman
Kind Hearts Behavior Center
Huntsville, AL 35805-4017
1Margie@Comcast.net

www.KindHearts.org

256-536-7123
Services: Positive, motivational Clicker Training for puppies, adolescent and adult dogs. Basic manners and socialization are taught in classes limited to 5 dogs. Private training available.


ARIZONA

Rosemary Besenick
The Dog Training Co., L.L.C.
Sonoita, AZ 85637 
520-745-5056
dogtrainco@earthlink.net

www.dogtrainco.com

Services: Obedience classes, service dog training, field dog training, agility, private in-home training and behavior consultations. Offering 10 years of clicker training experience.



CALIFORNIA (North)

Kelly Gorman, CPDT
Sirius Puppy Training & Open Paw, Inc.
Berkeley, CA 94709
kelmar71@hotmail.com

www.siriuspup.com

510-658-8588
Services: Group classes, behavior consultations, shelter staff and volunteer training, seminars and workshops.

Andee Burleigh
Divine Canine
Carmel, CA 93922
divinek9@sbcglobal.net


831-6261774
Services: Positive dog training, Tellington Touch, one-on-one consultations.

Nancy Abplanalp
Dog Manners
Davis, CA 95616
planalp@omsoft.com

530-757-2863
Services: Positive reinforcement classes taught for puppies through adult dogs. Private consultations, summer camp for kids.

Lisa Clifton-Bumpass CPDT
Pawsitive Steps Dog Training
Hayward, CA 94541
pawsitivedogs@attbi.com

510-732-7877
Services: Group and private training serving Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City. Clicker classes: puppies, adult dogs, growl classes, flyball and agility.

Emily Gaydos
Clicker Coach Positive Dog Training
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
clickercoach@snowcrest.com

530-926-0884
Services: Clicker training for dogs and pups, group and private lessons, puppy classes, agility, behavior issues.

Lyle A. Reed
Mind Of Their Own Dog Training
Roseville, CA 95661-4609
dawgtnr@juno.com

www.DawgTrainer.net

888-248-2927
Services: Private in-home training and group classes, puppy-advanced. Conformation and obedience for show, clicker and lure/reward techniques.

Barbara De Groodt
From the Heart Animal Behavior Counseling & Dog Training
Salinas, CA 93912-3734
K9tootr@fromtheheart.info
www.fromtheheart.info

831-783-0818
Services: Puppy and adult classes, private instruction, behavior consultation, doggie daycare, tracking, flyball, agility for fun, lectures, services not limited to dogs, however, all behavior-based training.

Donna Duford, CPDT
San Francisco, CA 94114-3603
donnaduford@aol.com

415-934-4821
Services: Specializing in positive reinforcement and clicker training, problem solving, video consultations, seminars, workshops.

Amanda Book, CPDT
Siri-Oz Puppy Training
San Jose, CA 95123
mandypup1@yahoo.com

408-226-4650
Services: Puppy and adult group classes, private training, clicker training, agility foundation classes.

Stacy Braslau-Schneck, CPDT
Stacy's Wag' N' Train
San Jose, CA 95128
stacy@wagntrain.com

www.wagntrain.com

408-286-3889
Services: Group classes and private lessons to teach basic manners obedience, socialization, tricks, agility for fun, clicker training and behavior.

Mardi Richmond, CPDT
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2632
rowdydog@cruzio.com

831-454-0607
Services: Private training and behavioral counseling.

Connie S. Price, CPDT
Gentle Touch Dog Training
Stockton, CA 95267-1382
puppywhisperer60@earthlink.net

(209) 943-2192
Services: Offering Basic Group Obedience Classes, In-home Private Lessons, and Beh. Mod. using +R Methods. CGC Evaluator #10963.

Karen Barta
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe
Truckee, CA 96160
kbpuppers@sbcglobal.net

www.hstt.org

530-994-3791
Services: Training and behavior modification for adopted shelter dogs and their families to help make their transitions a smooth one.



CALIFORNIA (South)

Barbara Davis
BADDogsInc Family Dog Training & Behavior
Corona, CA 92882
barbara@baddogsinc.com

www.baddogsinc.com

866-LUV-A-DOG
Services: Gentle training & behavior programs for the family dog using positive reinforcement & clicker training. Puppy & adult dog group classes. Puppy Prep School in-home early learning program. In-home training & behavior counseling, all breeds & issues.

Paul Owens
Burbank, CA 91510
owenspaul@verizon.net

www.dogwhispererdvd.com

800-269-3591

Laura Bourhenne
Animal Attraction Unlimited
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Laura@petdogtrainer.com

www.petdogtrainer.com

818-382-4507
Services: Clicker training, private, in-home training for basic obedience, puppy basics, all types of aggression and behavior problems.

Terry Long CPDT
DogPACT
Long Beach, CA 90805-2243
dogpact@aol.com

562-423-0793
Services: Behavior modification (aggression, separation anxiety, fearfulness, etc.). Experienced clicker trainer. Private and group training for basic manners, tricks, pre-agility, and agility. Pre-purchase/adoption consultation and temperament evaluation.

Wayne Hightower CPDT
Hightower Positive Dog Training
Los Angeles, CA 90026
waynehi@hotmail.com

323-667-1112

Dennis Lannon
PAWsitive Solutions
San Clemente, CA 92672
denniskwf@aol.com

www.positive-solutions.com 
949-218-7841
Services: In-home training and behavioral consultations.

Ronen Tivony
Canine Interactions
Serving all of Los Angeles County, CA
http://www.oneLAdog.com  
888-935-DOGS (3647)
Canine Interactions- Los Angeles Dog Training - We offer puppy, basic and advanced obedience classes as well as behavioral modification programs and the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program.

Nicole Wilde CPDT
Gentle Guidance
Santa Clarita, CA 91386-2814
phantmwlf@aol.com

www.gentleguidance4dogs.com

661-299-5704
Services: In-home behavior modification and obedience training using positive methods, including clicker training. All behavior issues including aggression. Will work with all breeds including wolf hybrids.

Jan Vincent CPDT
Four Paws U, LLC
Silverado, CA 92676
FourPawsU@cox.net

www.FourPawsU.com
714-457-7482
Services: Offer private, semi private, & group lessons for basic home manners for dogs of all ages.

Daniel Tambourine
Crossroads Pet Resort
Stanton, CA 90680-1918
xroadsccr@aol.com

www.crossroadspetresort.com

888-823-4283
Services: Private training consultations, boarding/training, group classes, puppy obedience through advanced agility, daycare, behavior modifications. Apprenticeship programs available.


COLORADO

Laura Van Dyne, CPDT
Canine Consultant LLC
Carbondale, CO 81623
Lvandyne@sopris.net


970-963-3745
Services: Positive Reinforcement training in Private and Group class settings. Indoor facilities.

Trish O'Connor, CPDT
Dumb Friends League
Denver, CO 80231
toconnor@ddfl.org

www.ddfl.org

303-696-4941

Daniel Q. Estep
Animal Behavior Associates Inc.
Littleton, CO 80123
Dan@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com

www.AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com

303-932-9095

Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CPDT, CAAB
Animal Behavior Associates, Inc.
Littleton, CO 80123
Suzanne@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com
www.AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com

303-932-9095
Services: Individual behavior consultations, workshops, lectures, seminars to lay and professional groups, books, videos, CD's, telecourses, legal consulting, professional and career coaching

Dianna Stearns, CPDT
Waggin's West Dog Training
Northglenn, CO 80233
dlstearns1@msn.com

www.wagginswest.com 
303-718-7705
Services: Private, in-home, reward-based training and gentle behavior modification for the family dog. Basic obedience, trick training, and AKC CGC preparation and testing. Instruction geared to meet the busy family's schedule. Classes available upon request.


CONNECTICUT

Marilyn Marks, CPDT
The Good Dog Spot!
Bloomfield, CT 06002
marilyn_marks@sbcglobal.net

www.thegooddogspot.com

860-243-5500
Services: Doggie daycare, clicker training, agility speakers/seminars.

Leslie Nelson
Tails-U-Win! Canine Center LLC
Manchester, CT 06040
lnelsonmoss@comcast.net

www.tailsuwin.com

860-646-5033
Services: Family dog, puppy kindergarten, agility, competition obedience, therapy dog, freestyle, flyball, Frisbee. Private training and behavior. Positive training, positive results. 50 classes a week!

Laurey Weiner, CPDT
Willoughby Training & Canine Sports Center
Morris, CT 06763
laurey@ntplx.net

www.caninesportscenter.com

860-567-2099
Services: PKT, pet obedience, agility, behavior consultations.


DELAWARE

 

FLORIDA

Rob Bitler
Deltona, FL 32725
rob@bitler.com

386-956-8805

Siobhan Mullally, CPDT
A Dogs Best Friend
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312-0011
Siobhan@adogsbestfriend.com
www.adogsbestfriend.com

954-791-2717
Services: In-home Training, Puppy Kindergarten, Group Classes, Boarding Training, Behavior Modification, Shelter Consultations, Training Supplies.

Tim Mullally, CPDT
A Dogs Best Friend Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-0011
tim@adogsbestfriend.com
www.adogsbestfriend.com

954-791-2717
Services: In-home training, puppy kindergarten, basic and advanced group classes, boarding training, behavior modification, dog supplies, shelter consultations.

Marni Fowler, CPDT
Class Act for Dogs
Gainesville, FL 32653
nicasdreamjester@yahoo.com
www.classactfordogs.com

352-372-3635
Services: Private Behavior Consults, Group Puppy and Adult Classes, Clicker Training, Rally, CGC.

Leah Roberts

Dog Willing Positive Training Solutions

Sanford, FL
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/myhomepage/index.html


Angelica Steinker, CPDT
Courteous Canine Inc. Dog School & Doggie Gym
Lutz, FL 33559-3980
angelica@courteouscanine.com
www.courteouscanine.com

813-949-1465
Services: Clicker training, basic, puppy, agility, flyball. No force - just fun.

PJ Lacette
Best Paw Forward
Sanford, FL 32773-5148
pjl@iag.net
www.bestpaw.com

407-328-0550
Services: Behavior consults, competition agility, obedience, conformation, puppies through adults, seminars, pet training. Also available for print & electronic media shoots with experienced dogs & handlers.

Kellyann Conway, CPDT
Maritime Pet Kennel, Inc.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
maritimepet@earthlink.net
www.dogdaycare.net

727-939-1089
Services: Training Group & Private Sessions Available

Beverly Woodward, CPDT
Zephyrhills, FL 33544
bwoodwar@tampabay.rr.com
813-469-0596

 

GEORGIA

Darla Lacey, CPDT

Ultimate Dog Training

Hiram, GA
http://www.theultimatedog.com/

 

Jenny Schneider
Camp Canine , LLC
Cumming, Georgia
(404) 642-4419
www.campcanineusa.com

campcanineusa@earthlink.net


ILLINOIS

Gina M. Crimmins
Canine Wellness, Inc Barlett
IL 60103
 s_g_crimmins@sbcglobal.net

847-274-1878
Services: Dog training, massage, acupressure and premium quality treats and products.

Brandi Barker, MFA, CPDT
Barker Behavior, Inc.
4130 N. Rockwell Street Chicago, IL 60618
brandi@barkerbehavior.com
www.barkerbehavior.com
773.866.2806
Services: In-home consultations for behavioral issues, private training, puppy packages; train ‘n’ play program for daycare or boarding dogs; seminars and workshops and various group classes. See website for details, online class registration.


Debbie Bickford
Debbie's Dogs Chicago
IL 60647
 DebnHerDogs@sbcglobal.net
www.DebbiesDogs.net
312-498-3647
Services: Group classes: Puppy, basic, advanced, clicker training. Behavior consultations. Private instruction. Debbie is certified in training and behavior counseling (CTC) by the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers.

Lynn Brezina,CPDT
CompanionAbility Chicago
IL 60659-3706
 lbrezina@rcn.com

773-728-2879
Services: Reward based training. In-home private lessons; small group classes; CGC tests; behavior consultations; tracking; house-sitting; housebreaking intensives.

Jeff Millman
Chicago Paws Chicago
IL 60640
 jeff@chicagopaws.com
www.chicagopaws.com
773-818-5570
Services: Free, 15-minute phone consultation. I offer private, in-home dog training. I only use positive reinforcement methods. See extensive references and credentials on my site. I look forward to hearing from you!

Karen Okura, CPDT
Anti-Cruelty SocietyDept of Animal Behavior & Training/The Chicago
IL 60610-4476
 kokura@anticruelty.org
www.anticruelty.org
312-644-8338 x343
Services: Puppy pre-school, basic, intermediate. Intro to Rally-O, Happy hour, trick training classes, private temperament evaluations. Animal handling and safety workshop, animal behavior and body language workshop. AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep-courses and testing

Laura Monaco Torelli, CPDT
Animal Behavior Training Concepts, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60616
(815) 353-0014
laura@abtconcepts.com
www.abtconcepts.com

Janice Lynn Triptow, J.D., CPDT, CDBC
Dog Behavior Solutions, Inc. Chicago
IL 60630
 dogbehaviorsolutions@comcast.net
www.dogbehaviorsolutions.net
773-617-2374
Services: In home: behavior consultations and behavior modification, pre-pet consultations, temperament assessments, pet manners & obedience instruction including Rally (sport); CGC preparation and testing. See website for more information, including classes www

Laura Dorfman CPDT
kona's touch
Glencoe, IL 60022 
Positive, peaceful, in-home private lessons, consultations
puppy and dog training, good manners and behavior issues.
Agility, exercise options, aging issues.
konastouch@yahoo.com
www.kongstouch.com


INDIANA

KANSAS

Suezanne M. Law,
Sympawtico
www.sympawtico.com
Shawnee, KS

KENTUCKY

Linda L. Laun
Happy Tails Pet & Obedience Training
Louisville, KY 40218-4710
happytails@laun.win.net

502-491-8365
Services: Reward-based training, group/private, puppy-novice, Therapy dog, Delta Evaluator, CGC, Pets-N-Sweats Workout.


MAINE

Elsa Larsen
My Wonderful Dog
Portland, ME 04101
elarsen@wonderfuldogs.org

www.wonderfuldogs.org

207-780-9792
Services: Group and individual classes, service dogs, seminars

Donald J. Hanson, CPDT, BFRP
Green Acres Kennel Shop
Bangor, ME 04401-2204
donh@greenacreskennel.com

www.greenacreskennel.com

207-945-6841
Services: Group classes, pet behavior counseling, clicker training, Bach Flower Essence Consultations, therapy dog testing.

Becky Robinson, CPDT
Green Acres Kennel Shop
Bangor, ME 04401
rerobinsone@midmaine.com

www.greenacreskennel.com

207-945-6841
Services: Group classes for companion dogs using clicker training.


Anne Springer
Ipswich, MA
Eliot, ME
978-356-3286
978-836-2813
207-439-2384
Positive training using operant conditioning for a great family dog! Puppy, adult, advanced manners and specialty classes (including outdoor hound about town, tricks and games, come when called, feisty fido) privately or at Pawsitive Steps www.pawsitivestepsk9.com (owned by Becky Randall Pelletier), 820 Harold L. Dow Highway (Route 236) in Eliot, Maine. Contact me for more information by phone or at thatdoggonegirl@verizon.net. Member, APDT, CGC Evaluator, Therapy Dog Handler.



MARYLAND

Jennifer Lund, Ph.D., CPDT CPDT
See Spot Sit, LLC
Brookeville, MD 20833-1218
info@see-spot-sit.com

www.see-spot-sit.com

301-570-2254
Services: Puppy kindergarten, group classes, agility, private instruction, behavior modification, CGC evaluator, and pre-purchase counseling.

Ruth C. Chase
The Coventry School Inc. for Dogs & Their People
Columbia, MD 21046-1629
 coventryschool@erols.com

www.thecoventryschool.com

410-381-1800
Services: Group classes, puppy parties, KPT, beginners, intermediate, agility, freestyle, flyball, Rally-O, private lessons, day camp, puppy central.

Tressa Everts
Professor of Paws (K-9)
Silver Spring, MD 20903
bluedevilalumni@aol.com

www.professorofpaws.com 
443-995-8907
Services: Small group and private in-home lessons. Rover reform classes. Serving Maryland, Virginia & DC.

Look What I Can Do! Dog Training
Leslie Fisher Positive Dog Trainer Member APDT
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
www.lookwhaticandodogtraining.com
lookwhaticando@zoominternet.net
443-350-6820
410-658-2427
A business dedicated to teaching the family pet Good Manners with safe and humane methods of Clicker Training and Positive Reinforcement. Instruction is human friendly too! Private and Group Lessons are available, as well as Behavior Modification for common Behavioral Problems. Serving communities within a 25 miles radius of Calvert area of Cecil County MD.  Further travel entails gas mileage fees.


Sabine Hentrich
Four Positive Paws, LLC
Greenbelt, MD 20770
fourpositivepaws@verizon.net
www.fourpositivepaws.com
301 580 0988
Services:
We coach owners to train their dogs using positive, people and dog- friendly methods that make learning fun! We specialize in training pet dogs.
In-home private training and behavior modification in Northern Prince George’s and Southern Montgomery County, MD. Behavioral Consultations and group classes in Lanham, MD

Kimberly L. Kilmer
Fairwayfox Dog Training
Salisbury, MD 21146
 fairwayfoxdogtraining@comcast.net
410-271-5449
Services: Offering all levels of home and competitive obedience, behavior modification work through group and private instruction as well as in-home programs. Board and train and agility coming soon in our Maryland location.

Kathryn Malcolm
Canine Character, LLC
info@caninecharacter.com
(301)639-6536At Canine Character, we are committed to using only gentle, dog-friendly techniques to solve even the most challenging behavior issues. We combine an understanding of canine behavior with scientifically-based training techniques to get results reliable enough for canine athletes, working dogs, and of course, family pets. Classes and consultations available Frederick, MD.

Victoria Schade, CPDT
Good Dog! Training
www.gooddogobedience.com
victoria@gooddogobedience.com
703-862-9079
Services: Private, in-home clicker training with a focus on pet dog manners, and having fun with your dog! Victoria is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and rated one of the DC area's top trainers by the readers of Washingtonian Magazine.

Deborah Winkler CPDT
Dog Ears and Paws Inc. / Humane Domain
Sykesville, MD 21784
 debbiew@dogearsandpaws.com

www.dogearsandpaws.com

410-655-2858
Services: General public, obedience, behavior modification, assistance and service dog training. Apprenticeships and internships available.

Laurie Luck CPDT
Smart Dog University, LLC
Mount Airy, MD 21797
laurie@smartdoguniversity.com

www.smartdoguniversity.com

240-848-3468
Services: Clicker training for puppies and adult dogs. Group classes or limited private sessions. Training made fun!


MASSACHUSETTS

Kelley Bollen
Animal Alliances
Easthampton, MA 01027
 kelleybollen@animalalliances.com
www.animalalliances.com
413-527-9475
Services: Private Behavior Consultations. Private and small group dog training.

Gail Martin, CPDT
Methuen, MA 01844
 gailsaussies@comcast.net
978-687-1405
Services: Pet dog obedience, puppy manners through advanced skills,problem solving, private consultations, CGC Evaluator, boarding.

Kathleen Buckley CPDT
Canine Mastery
Seekonk, MA 02771
 pupmum@cox.net
www.caninemastery.com
508-399-5867
Services: Classes for basic manners, puppies, behavior problems, competition options include agility, breed handling, flyball, freestyle, frisbee, competition obedience, Rally-O.

Jo Jacques

WiggleBums!

Salem, MA

http://www.wigglebums.com/index.html


Julie Rembrandt Seeley CPDT
Four Paws Academy
Boxborough, MA 01719
 julie@fourpawsacademy.com
www.fourpawsacademy.com
978-263-8898
Services: Clicker training for puppy/pet obedience, competition obedience, agility, rally, and conformation. Behavior consults and private lessons available.

Anne Springer
Ipswich, MA
Eliot, ME
978-356-3286
978-836-2813
207-439-2384
Positive training using operant conditioning for a great family dog! Puppy, adult, advanced manners and specialty classes (including outdoor hound about town, tricks and games, come when called, feisty fido) privately or at Pawsitive Steps www.pawsitivestepsk9.com (owned by Becky Randall Pelletier), 820 Harold L. Dow Highway (Route 236) in Eliot, Maine. Contact me for more information by phone or at thatdoggonegirl@verizon.net. Member, APDT, CGC Evaluator, Therapy Dog Handler.


MICHIGAN

Janet A. Smith
Capital Area Humane Society
Lansing, MI 48906-9139
 jsmith@cahs-lansing.org
517-626-6821 x24
Services: Group classes, private lessons and training, behavior problem consultations.

Lisa Ferrari, CPDT
GOOD DOG! Canine Behavior Center
Livonia, MI 48150-3324
 lferrari@twmi.rr.com
www.gooddogfun.com
734-779-WOOF
Services: Private, positive, in-your-home training for manners, obedience, and behavior problems.

CJ Bentley, CPDT
Michigan Humane Society Pet Education Center
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
 cjbentley@michiganhumane.org
www.michiganhumane.org
248-650-1059
Services: Group class instruction, private lessons, private behavior consultations and behavior seminars.

Marti Bautel
Happy Howls
Williamsburg, MI 49690
 happyhowls@chartermi.net
www.happyhowls.com
231-267-5418
Services: In-home, gentle, positive clicker training for a well-mannered pet. Pet sitting and behavior problem assistance.

MINNESOTA

Becky Schultz, CPDT
www.animalhumanesociety.org
Minneapolis, MN


MISSOURI


Kelly Benbow
Pawsitive Solutions Dog Training
Belton, MO 64012

kcdogtraining@aol.com
www.pawsitivesolutionskc.com

816-694-5047
Services: Group, private, & in-kennel obedience training, problem solving, and behavior modification. Use of clicker and positive reinforcement.



MONTANA

Sarah Gibson
Generation Canine
Missoula, MT 59802
 generationk9@blackfoot.net
www.generationcanine.com

406-543-2633
Services: Offering basic manners, puppy socialization and training, private lessons and advanced classes.

Jackie Loeser CPDT
Riverbend Dog Sports, Inc.
Stevensville, MT 59870
 jackie@blackdog.cc
www.blackdog.cc

406-686-4948
Services: Clicker training, puppy classes, private lessons, behavior counseling, agility and flyball training.


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ann W. Firestone, CPDT
DogSense In-Home Training and Behavior Service
South Acworth, NH 03607
 Annimule@sover.net
603-835-2971
Services: Fun, positive, motivational training for the whole family. Group classes, private sessions.


NEW JERSEY

Pamela Dennison
Positive Motivation Dog Training
Blairstown, NJ 07825-2113
dennison2002@earthlink.net

www.positivedogs.com

908-459-5244
Services: Purely positive methods, clicker, puppy K thru competition, Rally-O, behavior problems including aggression.

Adrienne Carson
Busy Paws, LLC
Harmony, NJ 08865
adriennecarson@aol.com

www.busypaws.net

908-454-5253
Services: Board and train available using positive methods. SFSPCA CC graduate, ITC graduate. CPDT and CDBC. Many years experience. Call or email for more information. Group classes at St. Hubert's and Busy Paws privates throughout Morris, Warren and Hunterdon.
Stephanie Geisel Aberdeen
NJ 07747-2500
wags@woofs2wags.com

732-778-4555


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Karen London, Ph.D., CPDT
Upper Valley Humane Society
Enfield, NH 03748
karen@uvhs.org

www.uvhs.org

603-448-6888
Services: Specializing in serious behavioral problems including aggression.

Ann W. Firestone, CPDT
DogSense In-Home Training and Behavior Service South Acworth
NH 03607
Annimule@sover.net

603-835-2971
Services: Fun, positive, motivational training for the whole family. Group classes, private sessions.



NEW MEXICO

Dani Weinberg
Dogs & Their People
Albuquerque, NM 87114-4048
 daniw@earthlink.net
505-898-7568
Services: Clicker training, behavior consultation, therapy dogs and assistance dogs. Training for trainers and instructors.

Mary Leatherberry, CPDT
GoodDog! Training
Santa Fe, NM 87501
 mary@gooddogsantafe.com
www.gooddogsantafe.com

505-984-9831
Services: Group classes. Private training. Behavior consultation.



NEW YORK

Jolanta Benal
The Educated Puppy ... and Dogs, Too
Brooklyn, NY 11218
 jbenal@earthlink.net
www.educatedpuppy.com

718-499-1551
Services: Manners training and behavioral counseling; dog-friendly methods grounded in science.

Rikke Brogaard, CPDT CPDT
Rikke Brogaard's Positive Dog Training
Brooklyn, NY 11205
 riksan@earthlink.net
www.rikkebdogtraining.com

917-821-6752
Services: Good Manners training. Behavior Modification. Puppy Training. Dog/child/new baby counseling

Paula Fletcher
NYC Metro Area
Gramercy Bark phfletch@aol.com
917-686-8287

Dawn Prentiss, CPDT CPDT
Semper Fido
Brooklyn, NY 11215-3908
info@semperfidony.com

www.semperfidony.com

718-832-4806
Services: Private training and behavioral consultations, Group classes, CGC Testing, Therapy Dog Certification.

Herschel Goldwasser
Dogs Love Mailmen
Garrison, NY 10524-3919
 hbar51@earthlink.net
845-424-3153

Helen Hollander, CPDT CPDT
The Educated Pup,LLC
Lawrence, NY 11559-2816
k9tutor@aol.com

516-569-6574
Services: Private in-home pet dog obedience training (puppies - adult dogs), housetraining and total management for puppies - adult dogs, behavior modification and counseling.

Andrea Arden, CPDT CPDT
Andrea Arden Dog Training
New York, NY 10011
 info@AndreaArden.com
www.AndreaArden.com

212-414-9597
Services: Group and private lessons for puppies, adults, behavior problem solving, tricks, CGC, therapy dogs and more!.

Diane Whitney, CPDT CPDT
My Best Friend Training
Utica, NY 13501-5818
Diandogs@aol.com

315-797-0461
Services: Individual behavior training in-home, private and semi-private lessons, classes held seasonally.


NORTH CAROLINA

Ann Isenhour
Bow Wow Boutique
Gastonia, NC 28056-8556
 eisenhour@carolina.RR.com
www.bowwowboutique.net

704-824-3684
Services: Private training sessions, group manners classes, grooming.

Beth Brock, PMCT #0801
Fetching Manners, LLC.
Blowing Rock, NC 38605
maandpaws@bellsouth.net

Lisa Waggoner
Cold Nose College
Murphy, NC 28906
 lisa@coldnosecollege.com
www.coldnosecollege.com

828-644-9148
Services: Specializing in effective, reward-based clicker training for the family dog to help them become well-behaved companions and family members. We offer in-home training, small group classes and behavior modification within the Tri-state area of North Caroli

Maggie Blutreich CPDT
Bravo! Force Free Training
Wingate, NC 28174
 Mblutreich@carolina.rr.com
www.home.carolina.rr.com/bravominoan

704-282-4947
Services: Private and class instruction, puppies-adults. Conformation, obedience, behavior counsel, clicker training, public education.


OHIO

Carole Lawson CPDT
Classic Academy of Canine Learning
Berea, OH 44017 carolenbru@earthlink.net

www.classick9academy.com

216-362-9663
Services: Group obedience and behavior modification classes. Clicker training, Rally obedience. Agility and freestyle dancing.Difficult dog classes.

Ginger Alpine CPDT
Alpine's Canine Training Inc.
Columbia Station, OH 44028-9557 alpinesk9@yahoo.com

440-236-9083
Services: I am a graduate of The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. I offer in-home behavior modification and classes in the Cleveland Ohio area. I have been training dogs for over 10 years now and I love teaching people to have fun and enjoy their dogs.

Kenneth McCort
Four Paws Animal Behavior Services
Doylestown, OH 44230
 kmccort@neo.rr.com

330-658-3647
Services: Individual programs of behavior modification and training, dogs, cats and birds.

Susan Geers-Meiners, CPDT
Bethel, OH 45106-8483
dogwood.acres@fuse.net

513-734-7358
Services: Behavior problems, private lessons, 4H advisor. Obedience, agility, handling.

Rachel Friedman
A Better Pet LLC
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
 rachel@abetterpet.com  
www.abetterpet.com  and www.har-vest.com
216-321-7654
Services: Private/group clicker trianing. Service dog trainer. Product sales. Inventor, Har-Vest™ Working Dog Harness Vest.

Melissa Bussey, CPDT
Training Tracks Canine Learning Station
College Corner, OH 45003
 trainingtracks@earthlink.net
www.trainingtracks.net
513-523-9663
Services: Clicker training -- group and private lessons; in-home available; behavioral modification. Puppy HeadStart through Advanced Obedience; CGC testing.

Jeff Silverman, CPDT
Training Tracks Canine Learning Station
College Corner, OH 45003
 rams_dog@yahoo.com
513-523-9663
Services: Private lessons on strategies for training basic manners and modification of problem behavior. Group classes for puppies and 3 levels of obedience. Consulting services and staff training for shelters and veterinarians.


PENNSYLVANIA

Alison Kay Brown, M.Ed., CPDT
Great Companions
Allentown, PA 18104-3848
 tanacacia@aol.com
www.greatcompanions.info
610-737-1550
Services: Group and private lessons (puppy, levels 1 and 2), Rally-O, behavioral consultations, CGC and Therapy Dog Preparedness, agility, reactive dog classes.

Melinda Berger, CPDT
Dream Dogs LLC
Newtown, PA 18940-1177
 melindab@comcast.net
www.dreamdogsonline.com
215-906-9229
Services: Puppy Head Start, Family Dog Manners, CGC, Clicker Training, Behavior Modification. Private Inhome Training

 

Ellen Brown

Joyous Dog Training

Montgomery County, PA
http://www.joyousdog.com /

Dede Crough
Give a Dog a Break
dede@giveadogabreak.com
Glen Moore, PA


Bonnie Hess, ABCDT

Faithful Companion Dog Training

Lancaster, PA
http://www.faithful-companion.com /


Leslie McDevitt MLA CDBC CPDT
Philadelphia/Montgomery Co. PA,
email info@controlunleashed.net
Web: www.controlunleashed.net

Author of Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog
Services: private behavior consults, clicker training, reactive dogs a specialty;
group classes for reactive agility dogs.

Jean L. Tomaselli-Dawkins CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer with CCPDT)
Student Mentor ABC (Animal Behavioral College)
Director/Canine Liaisons Behavior & Training Service
PO Box 932
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-802-6023

www.CanineLiaisons.com

WhattaPup Dog Training Service
19 Haven Hill Lane
Nescopeck, Pa. 18635
570-350-3766
Email mjmoss4dogs@yahoo.com
Serving Luzerne, Columbia, and Montour Counties in Pennsylvania

For the Good Dog in Your Dog! All positive training methods used in-home, in puppygarten socialization classes, or Jr. Dog Manners Classes. Canine Good Citizen evaluation preparation and testing offered.  MJ Moss has education and psychology background and experience, and can help you help your dog live comfortable with you and yours.

TENNESSEE

Katherine Rollins
All Creatures Country Club
Greeneville, TN 37743-7266
 kat@greatandsmall.net
www.greatandsmall.net

423-552-1416
Services: Schooling the sociable doggie through positive methods. Behavior modification. Help with choosing the right family companion. Problem assesments.

Megan Eberly Rollins, CPDT CPDT
The Pawsitive Connection
Hixson, TN 37343
 megan@thepawsitiveconnection.com 
www.thepawsitiveconnection.com 
423-877-4099

Dorothy Sherer
Command Performance
Lenoir City, TN 37772-5319
 kenshergld@aol.com 
865-986-6248
Services: Puppy and basic training classes, private lessons, limited behavioral consultation.

Peg Dawson Harrington
The Happy Hound
Nashville, TN 37204-3220
harringtonhound@mindspring.com 
615-383-2476

Sindy Scalfi
Canines & Guardians
Nashville, TN 37205
 bumprose@aol.com
615-799-7988
Services: Positive methods only. Enjoyable private in-home training and group classes. Also serving Williamson County area.

Mary Brewer, CPDT CPDT
The Pawsitive Pooch Behavior & Training Center
Smyrna, TN 37167
 info@thepawsitivepooch.com
www.thepawsitivepooch.com

615-519-5721
Services: Manners, Puppy, CGC, Therapy Dog Classes.


TEXAS

Jill Carter Champet CPDT
A Dog's Eye View
Austin, TX 78748-5731
mail@aDogsEyeView.com

www.aDogsEyeView.com

512-517-3647
Services: Group classes--basic level good manners and puppy kindergarten, private lessons.
 

Beverly Hebert

Holly's Den

Houston, TX

http://www.hollysden.com/

Margaret Johnson CPDT
The Humaner Trainer Inc.
Austin, TX 78737-3818
 humanertrainer@austin.rr.com
512-301-6886
Services: Group and private lessons; behavior counseling (including aggression and phobias), dog-friendly, reward-based methods.

Susan Smith CPDT
Raising Canine
Austin, TX 78701
 sue@raising-canine.com
www.raising-canine.com

512-262-7103
Services: Reward-based training and behavior counseling, private or group classes.

Joan Guertin
Common Sense Dog Training Mabank
TX 75156-9109
 jbguertin@aol.com
www.joanbquertin.com

903-887-3803
Services: Classes, house calls, trainer seminars, behavior consultation, dogs for hearing impaired, training for special events, commercials and stage. Agility, Rally-O, & Trainer Apprentice Program. Training in Branson as well as Springfield.

Marlene Ring CPDT
Pawsitive Solutions Dog & Puppy Training
San Antonio/Boerne, TX 78006
ringsley@earthlink.net

830-981-5003
Services: Professional dog and puppy training using clickers and positive techniques. In-home sessions, classes, board & train, and behavior modification programs. Serving San Antonio and Boerne areas. Cell 210-410-7271

Beverly Hebert
Holly's Den
Sugar Land, TX 77479
 monty@hollysden.com
www.hollysden.com

281-300-6015
Services: Positive puppy preschool and basic classes. Private lessons and behavioral counseling.

Kristin M. Dworsky
Austin, TX 78749
kristin@cedarfever.com

512-656-8333
Services: Dog Manners and Puppy Kindergarten group classes, private training and behavior modification.



VIRGINIA

Roz Ferber
All About Dogs, Inc.
Alexandria, VA 22311
 ferbers@cox.net
www.allaboutdogsinc.com

202-283-9592
Services: Professional dog training for family pets; puppy parties, shy dog classes, basic obedience training, behavior problem solving.
 

Michele Carra

Doggone Leash!

Winchester, VA

http://www.doggoneleash.com

Deven Gaston
Canine Campus
Charlottesville, VA 22936
 deven@caninecampus.com
www.caninecampus.com
434-975-1050
Services: Reward-based clicker training in small group classes or in-home, private lessons.

Tara McLaughlin CPDT
GoodDog! Training
Charlottesville, VA 22903
 tara@gooddog-training.com
www.gooddog-training.com
434-293-5836
Services: Reward-based-training/clicker training. In-home private lessons and behavioral consultations. Small group classes, Puppies, Basic - Advanced Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Fun Agility, Rally-O, Therapy Dogs. Licensed Delta Society Pet Partners evaluator.

Steven Divita
Bone-Up Dog Obedience Training Inc.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
 boneupdogs@hotmail.com
www.bone-up.com
757-535-4748

Carole Peeler CPDT
C&C PALS
Falls Church, VA 22042-7536
 ccpals@earthlink.net
www.positiveK9training.com
703-876-0284
Services: Small group classes, clicker training, puppy socialization, multiple level obedience and conformation classes. Also Intro Agility Classes. In-home behavior consultations.
 

Colleen Pelar, CPDT

All About Dogs, Inc.,

Woodbridge, VA
http://www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com/

 

Victoria Schade, CPDT
Good Dog! Training
www.gooddogobedience.com
victoria@gooddogobedience.com
703-862-9079
Services: Private, in-home clicker training with a focus on pet dog manners, and having fun with your dog! Victoria is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and rated one of the DC area's top trainers by the readers of Washingtonian Magazine.

 

Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz
Merit Puppy Training LLC
Hume, VA 22639-1729
 MeritPuppy@aol.com
www.MeritPuppy.com

703-915-3635
Services: Private training, group classes for dogs of all ages, behavioral consultations, boarding available for special cases. All group classes are held in Washington, DC. Serving Virginia, Maryland and Northern Virginia Metro area.

Janis Charbeneau
Chesapeake Canine Connection
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
 pegasusmit@rivnet.net
804-435-6281
Services: Private training sessions.

Colleen Pelar CPDT
All About Dogs, Inc.
Springfield, VA 22153-1018 jcpelar@verizon.net

www.allaboutdogsinc.com

703-497-7878
Services: Professional dog training for family pets: puppy parties, Rowdy Rover classes, temperament evaluations, basic obedience training, and behavior problem solving.

Miriam Fields-Babineau
Training Unlimited
Stafford, VA 22554-2248
 totalpetz1@aol.com
www.miriamfields.com

540-659-8858
Services: Behavior modification, obedience training, animal actors, manufacturer of Comfort Trainer head halter and All-in-One training leash. Author of Dog Training with a Head Halter, Multiple Dog Households, Raising Dogs the Natural Way, Cat Training in 10 min.

Donna Tolliver-Walker
Canine Connections
Sutherland, VA 23885-8737
 enhance@eudoramail.com
804-586-2130
Services: Basic dog training, group & individual; canine sports & games; canine trigger point myotherapy

Erich Krause, CPDT
For Your Dog
Highland Springs, VA 23075
 rottk94me@cs.com
804-737-1104
Services: Home schooling for dogs to include: Obedience, behavior issues, competition, and pet sitting in Highland Springs, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

 

WASHINGTON D.C.

Penelope Brown, CPDT
Phi Beta K-9 School for Dogs
Washington, DC 20009
202 986 1147
swamidogs@earthlink.net

Victoria Schade, CPDT
Good Dog! Training
www.gooddogobedience.com
victoria@gooddogobedience.com
703-862-9079
Services: Private, in-home clicker training with a focus on pet dog manners, and having fun with your dog! Victoria is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and rated one of the DC area's top trainers by the readers of Washingtonian Magazine.


WASHINGTON

Ann R. Howie
Human-Animal Solutions
Olympia, WA 98516-2142
 HumanAnimalSolutions@comcast.net
www.HumanAnimalSolutions.com

360-493-2586
Services: Clicker training instruction for manners, therapy dog skills, service animal skills (limited). Private lessons. Therapy animal testing. Pet & service dog selection.

Terry Ryan, CPDT CPDT
Legacy Canine Behavior & Training Inc.
Sequim, WA 98382-5080
 terry@legacycanine.com
www.legacycanine.com

360-683-1522
Services: Community training seminar classes, 8-day instructor courses, camps, residential vet/training/grooming complex for internships.

Kathy Sdao
Bright Spot Dog Training
Tacoma, WA 98407-5602
sdao@harbornet.com

253-752-2094
Services: Problem behavior consultations, private lessons, group seminars and classes.

Grisha Stewart, CPDT, M.A. CPDT
Ahimsa Dog Training
Seattle, WA 98107
 info@ahimsadogtraining.com
www.DoggieZen.com

206-718-5073
Services: Train tiny puppies or older dogs with clicker training! Group classes and private lessons based on Learning Theory for behavior modification and training, along with bi-weekly puppy play times. We offer small dog play & classes and weekday classes, too!


WISCONSIN

Sarah Kalnajs B.A, CDBC, CPDT
Blue Dog Training & Behavior
Madison, WI.
608-213-5304
www.bluedogtraining.com
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant #145, IAABC
Certified Pet Dog Trainer, CCPDT
Author of “Language of Dogs” and “Am I Safe?” DVD series.

OTHER

Jolanta Benal
jbenal@earthlink.net

Truly Dog Friendly

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