RECOMMENDED BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS
Wisconsin Humane Society
Behavior hotline: 414-431-6173
Class Registration: 414-431-6107
group classes • individual sessions
Wag the Dog and Company
Jennifer Pratt, CPDT-KA
www.wagthedogandcompany.com
608-576-6961
classes at local doggy daycares
group classes • in-home sessions
Connecting with Dogs
Laura Holder, CPDT-KA
www.connectingwithdogs.com
262-844-9857
group workshops • in-home sessions
Cold Nose Canine
Holly Lewis, CPDT-KA
www.coldnosecanine.com
414-840-7411
classes at local doggy daycares
group classes • in-home sessions
Good Karma Canine
414-732-8237
classes at local doggy daycares
group classes • in-home sessions
Wild Canine
Jen Digate, CBCC-KA
www.wildcanine.com
414.943.3647
classes at local doggy daycares
group classes • in-home sessions
Dog Trax
Amy D. Sikorski, CPDT-KSA
www.dogtraxllc.com
414-581-7077
in-home sessions
(also offers pet sitting services)
Think Pawsitive Dog Training
262-641-9540
group classes • agility training
Certifications
There are no legally mandated licenses for dog trainers, and the term “behaviorist” can mean different things to different people. If you visit the website associated with a certification, it should tell you what criteria a trainer has met to obtain that credential. Some require candidates to pass tests or prove experience, while many others require only annual membership dues. Here are some recommended certifications :
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Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers – www.ccpdt.org
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CPDT-KA / CPDT-KSA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed / Knowledge & Skills Assessed
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CBCC-KA/ CBCC-KSA: Certified Behavior Consultant - Canine – Knowledge Assessed / Knowledge & Skills Assessed
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CAAB: Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist – http://animalbehaviorsociety.org
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DACVB: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior – www.dacvb.org
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