Featured Trainers
A few of the fabulous grads of our Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program and their work with animals and clients across the globe.
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 Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program. A long-time staff member at the...
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 to begin a career in dog training, researching...
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, and competition of trick-dog events to very serious and valuable...
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, encouragement, and support. Thanks to Ozzy and more than a few lessons they learned...
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 University of Georgia. Researching educational opportunities to achieve this goal,...
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 riding herself, she volunteered as a horse leader for an equine assisted...
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 animal behavior, she now owns and runs Animal Behavior Consultants of...
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 path with many links to Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT)/Karen...
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 & Chatter, offers behavioral consultation and training to families...