{"id":25119,"date":"2024-04-29T16:52:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/?p=25119"},"modified":"2024-04-29T16:53:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:53:13","slug":"may-kpa-ctp-of-the-month-merissa-kreidler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/may-kpa-ctp-of-the-month-merissa-kreidler\/","title":{"rendered":"May KPA CTP of the Month: Merissa Kreidler"},"content":{"rendered":"

may 2024 KPA CTP of the Month<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In the world of dog training, Merissa Kreidler, KPA CTP, is a beacon of knowledge, always willing to share her passion for animals and training. Hailing from Farmville, VA, Merissa is the proud owner of Fuzzy Logic Dog Training, LLC; her mission is to foster strong bonds between people and their four-legged companions.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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In this interview, Merissa shares some of her profound experiences, as well as insights and inspirations she has developed, since graduating from the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the mentorship of Julie Shaw a decade ago. From learning new skills with her canine companions to dedicating herself to continuous learning, Merissa herself demonstrates the connections forged between people and their canine counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a particular dog\/animal in your life that was your most important teacher?<\/b><\/p>\n

Every dog that has been a part of my life has taught me. It\u2019s hard to say which one was the most important, as I wouldn\u2019t be the person I am, or the trainer I am, without the lessons each one gave me.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite activity or sport that you do with your own dog(s)?<\/b><\/p>\n

It depends on the week. I currently do Fast CAT, Agility, Disc, Barn Hunt, Tricks, and Scent Work\u2014and I plan to try Obedience and Rally with my border collie. I love the partnership that comes with learning new skills together. It doesn\u2019t matter what the skill is; it\u2019s the challenge of trying something new.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your proudest training moment?<\/b><\/p>\n

It could be getting a beautiful start-line stay with my border collie or a beautiful heel with my American staff, or nailing those weave poles with either of them.\u00a0 Or that 10-part behavior chain at the end of my DTP exam!\u00a0 There are so many to choose from!\u00a0 But my favorite training moment is that instant where the lightbulbs turn on and the dog just gets what you are asking for, and you just get how to ask for it, and you just CONNECT.\u00a0 I love helping my clients experience that.\u00a0 It never gets old.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My favorite training moment is that instant where the lightbulbs turn on and the dog just gets what you are asking for, and you just get how to ask for it, and you just CONNECT.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>
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What do you do to continue your training education?<\/b><\/p>\n

Conferences (ClickerExpo!), seminars, online training, clinics, and more.  I am part of a wonderful community of trainers, both locally and across the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who has been your inspiration in the animal training community?<\/b><\/p>\n