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April KPA CTP of the Month: Brittany Thomas

Brittany Thomas, KPA CTP, met a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP) when she was pursuing her certification…
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Kristina Dieta Setiabudi

Kristina Dieta Setiabudi, KPA CTP, offers dog training services through her business, Puppy Colours in Singapore, focusing on puppies and…
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February KPA CTP of the Month: Georgette Lombardo

Georgette Lombardo, KPA CTP, Albuquerque The Magazine’s Top Trainer in 2020 and 2017 and among the Top 5 in 2016,…
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Cari Tetzlaff

Cari Tetzlaff, KPA CTP, was searching for new ways to help at-risk dogs when she enrolled in the Karen Pryor…
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December KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Walsh

Sarah Walsh, KPA CTP, CDPT-KA, studied zoology and business administration to earn her bachelor’s degree. After graduation, she was eager…
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November KPA CTP of the Month: Tisha Knickerbocker

Tisha Knickerbocker, KPA CTP, offers a range of dog-training services, from basic family manners to training for the fun, games,…
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October KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Hoth

Sarah Hoth, KPA CTP, entered the dog training field in a familiar way: she adopted a dog and needed advice,…
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September KPA CTP of the Month: Chelsea Murray

Chelsea Murray, KPA CTP, began her career as a dog trainer after earning a degree in biological sciences at the…
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August KPA CTP of the Month: Consuelo López

Consuelo López, KPA CTP, halted a study of literature to return to her greatest passion, horse riding. In addition to…
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June KPA CTP of the Month: Jill Sackman

The life of Jill Sackman, DVM, PhD, KPA CTP, has always included companion and show animals. A veterinarian specializing in…
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June KPA CTP of the Month: Kiki Yablon

Kiki Yablon, KPA CTP, has journeyed from new-dog owner to established and respected dog trainer in the Chicago area—following a…
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May KPA CTP of the Month: Tabitha Kucera

Tabitha Kucera, KPA CTP, CCBC, CRVT, is dedicated to strengthening the bond between animals and humans. Her business, Chirrups &…
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