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June KPA CTP of the Month: Nathan Andrews

Nathan Andrews, hailing from Federal Way, WA, graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in…
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May KPA CTP of the Month: Merissa Kreidler

In the world of dog training, Merissa Kreidler, KPA CTP, is a beacon of knowledge, always willing to share her…
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Ken Ramirez Receives ABMA Lifetime Achievement Award

How many lifetime achievement awards in the training field can one person win? At least three! Congratulations to our very…
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April KPA CTP of the Month: Anna Wong

In animal training, every journey begins with a story, and the tale of Anna Wong, KPA CTP, is as captivating…
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Erin Gianella

Erin Gianella, KPA CTP, runs her business Perfect Pals Dog Training in the Denver, Colorado, area. She specializes in leash…
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February KPA CTP of the Month: Pattie Fischer

Pattie Fischer is the founder of Bella Fiore Lagottos Romagnolos in Sequim, Washington, where she breeds and trains Lagotto Romagnolos.…
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Dante Fabricio Felizardo Camacho

Dante Fabricio Felizardo Camacho, founder of DanteDogWorks, is dedicated to instructing trainers and dog guardians globally about successful dog training…
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December KPA CTP of the Month: Lorraine Martinez

Lorraine Martinez, Founder and CEO of LOMA Behavior and Training, has established a thriving enterprise in San Antonio, Texas. Her…
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November KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Rodriguez

Sarah Rodriguez, KPA CTP, was working in the dog-care industry while she completed a master’s degree in visual art at…
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October KPA CTP of the Month: Esti Araten

When Esti Araten, KPA CTP, wanted to understand her Lhasa Apso, Looli, better, she investigated all aspects of dog behavior.…
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September KPA CTP of the Month: Catherine Ricchetti

As a mental health professional, Catherine Ricchetti, KPA CTP, was already working with dogs as she built and implemented facility-dog…
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August KPA CTP of the Month: Monica Callahan

As she was completing her degrees in biology and pre-veterinary medicine, Monica Callahan, KPA CTP, decided to switch lanes from…
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