August 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Amy Creaven
While Amy Creaven’s career focus has switched from intensive care nursing to dog training, she has not abandoned her nursing…
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July 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Megan Ramirez
Megan Ramirez, KPA CTP, switched her professional focus from library science, in which she earned a master’s degree, to dog…
June 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Kimmie Harlow
Kimmie Harlow, KPA CTP, provides private dog training in Rockville, Maryland. She has a special interest in helping families where…
May 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Sandy Issler
Born in Ontario, Canada, Sandy Issler, KPA CTP, came to the United States for graduate school. She has lived in…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…