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.
June KPA CTP of the Month: Cindy Benson
Cindy Benson, KPA CTP, offers positive training for working livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) and their owners at Benson Ranch, and online through training videos and Zoom. She has raised and...
May KPA CTP of the Month: Alex Lee
Alex Lee, KPA CTP, is the new Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Country Manager in (South) Korea. Translating to Korean the course materials for the KPA Dog Trainer Foundations and Dog Trainer...
Becoming a Dog Trainer in 2021 – Why Now?
Despite the pandemic, now is the best time to consider switching careers and pursuing pet-dog training, as a side-hustle, a passion project, all-in fulltime employment, or starting your own business....
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 as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS, Behavior). Brittany...
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 fearful dogs in particular. Her own dog, Josh, inspired...
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, 2018, and 2019, quit her corporate job and launched her own business after...
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...