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April 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Patrick Emmett

Patrick (Pat) Emmett, KPA CTP, is full-fledge into his second career. Pat turned to dog-training in his retirement after more…
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March 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: April Williams

One of the first graduates of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program held in Australia, April…
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February 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Sherry Nativo

Sherry Nativo, KPA CTP, assists pet parents with the everyday, and the unexpected, issues that arise with animals. Private lessons,…
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December 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Teoti Anderson

Teoti Anderson, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Vice President of A Dog’s Best Friend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has provided professional dog-training…
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November 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Heather Adams

Heather Adams, KPA CTP, first discovered Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) through an internet search as she sought help for Sadie,…
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October 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Lynne Stephens

Lynne Stephens, KPA CTP, is a canine agility specialist, trainer, and seminar presenter. She is the co-owner of DogLogic Training…
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September 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Beth Mullen

A career change in 2008 saw Beth Mullen, KPA CTP, CBCC, CPDT, incorporate her interest in animals of all species…
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August 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Stephanie Peters

Stephanie Peters, KPA CTP and CPDT-KA, owner of Plucky Paws, adopted her “sweet little dog Marmalade” from Second Chance Animal…
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July 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Laura Donaldson

Laura Donaldson, KPA CTP, combines her extensive credentials with her experience in dog training and canine behavior (and her participation…
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May 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Molly Johnson

Molly Johnson, KPA CTP, had been training dogs positively for many years even before she attended the KPA Dog Trainer…
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April 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Julia Hamilton

Julia Hamilton, KPA CTP, of Julia Hamilton Dog Training, focuses on creating family harmony when the family unit includes, or…
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March 2018 KPA CTP of the Month: Kat Camplin

Kat Camplin, KPA CTP, uses the skills she has accumulated in her many years volunteering with and training dogs—and through…
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