{"id":2840,"date":"2018-04-24T20:24:11","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T20:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/?page_id=2840"},"modified":"2025-02-25T04:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:30:16","slug":"featured-trainers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/featured-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured Trainers<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

A few of the fabulous grads of our Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program and their work with animals and clients across the globe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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May 2025 KPA CTP of the Month: Alisha Bator<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Alisha Bator (she\/her), a professional trainer based in Enumclaw, Washington, completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP)…<\/div>
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April 2025 KPA CTP of the Month: Ellen Schmidt<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ellen Schmidt (she\/her), based in Tijeras, New Mexico, is the founder of Quest Companion Dog Training, LLC and Animal Chaplain…<\/div>
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Ingrid Groeger-Stone<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ingrid Groeger-Stone (she\/her), based in Logan Village near Brisbane, Australia, is the owner of Creature Connections. She completed the Karen…<\/div>
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February KPA CTP of the Month: Ryan Cartlidge<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ryan Cartlidge, KPA CTP, of Wellington, New Zealand, runs Animal Training Academy. We met with Ryan virtually to discuss the…<\/div>
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Max Lieberman<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Max Elias Lieberman, KPA CTP, of Toronto, Canada, owns and is the head trainer at Lieberdog. Max completed the Karen…<\/div>
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December KPA CTP of the Month: Danielle Winkelman<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Danielle Winkelman, KPA CTP, ACDBC, (she\/her) of Clyde, North Carolina (near Asheville), owns Intrepid Animal Learning. She offers board-and-train services…<\/div>
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November KPA CTP of the Month: Paul Buescher<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
A peacetime Navy veteran, Paul Buescher (he\/him), KPA CTP, PCT-A, spent many hours at the Houston VA hospital being treated…<\/div>
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October KPA CTP of the Month: Robin Horemans<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Robin Horemans, KPA CTP, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a dedicated animal trainer and owner of Parrot SOS. While…<\/div>
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September KPA CTP of the Month: Keira Moore<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Keira Moore, PhD, BCBA-D, KPA CTP, is a trailblazer in the world of animal training, combining her expertise in behavior…<\/div>
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August KPA CTP of the Month: Jennifer Rodzinka<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jenn Rodzinka of Endicott, New York, has dedicated her life to enhancing the lives of both animals and humans through…<\/div>
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July KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Stoycos<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sarah Stoycos, owner of Laughing Dog Academy in Rockville, Maryland, embarked on a transformative journey in 2009 when she completed…<\/div>
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June KPA CTP of the Month: Nathan Andrews<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nathan Andrews, hailing from Federal Way, WA, graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in…<\/div>
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May KPA CTP of the Month: Merissa Kreidler<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In the world of dog training, Merissa Kreidler, KPA CTP, is a beacon of knowledge, always willing to share her…<\/div>
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Ken Ramirez Receives ABMA Lifetime Achievement Award<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
How many lifetime achievement awards in the training field can one person win? At least three! Congratulations to our very…<\/div>
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April KPA CTP of the Month: Anna Wong<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In animal training, every journey begins with a story, and the tale of Anna Wong, KPA CTP, is as captivating…<\/div>
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Erin Gianella<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Erin Gianella, KPA CTP, runs her business Perfect Pals Dog Training in the Denver, Colorado, area. She specializes in leash…<\/div>
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February KPA CTP of the Month: Pattie Fischer<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Pattie Fischer is the founder of Bella Fiore Lagottos Romagnolos in Sequim, Washington, where she breeds and trains Lagotto Romagnolos.…<\/div>
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Dante Fabricio Felizardo Camacho<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dante Fabricio Felizardo Camacho, founder of DanteDogWorks, is dedicated to instructing trainers and dog guardians globally about successful dog training…<\/div>
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December KPA CTP of the Month: Lorraine Martinez<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lorraine Martinez, Founder and CEO of LOMA Behavior and Training, has established a thriving enterprise in San Antonio, Texas. Her…<\/div>
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November KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Rodriguez<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sarah Rodriguez, KPA CTP, was working in the dog-care industry while she completed a master\u2019s degree in visual art at…<\/div>
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October KPA CTP of the Month: Esti Araten<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
When Esti Araten, KPA CTP, wanted to understand her Lhasa Apso, Looli, better, she investigated all aspects of dog behavior.…<\/div>
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September KPA CTP of the Month: Catherine Ricchetti<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
As a mental health professional, Catherine Ricchetti, KPA CTP, was already working with dogs as she built and implemented facility-dog…<\/div>
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August KPA CTP of the Month: Monica Callahan<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
As she was completing her degrees in biology and pre-veterinary medicine, Monica Callahan, KPA CTP, decided to switch lanes from…<\/div>
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July KPA CTP of the Month: Philip Sun<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Philip Sun, KPA CTP, transitioned to learning the basics of dog behavior, having a dog, and then training others\u2019 dogs…<\/div>
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June KPA CTP of the Month: Laurie Schlossnagle<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Laurie Schlossnagle, KPA CTP, has been clicker training for 20 years. Her first training was with her own dog, in…<\/div>
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May KPA CTP of the Month: Linda Randall<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Linda Randall, DVM, KPA CTP, owner and trainer at One Smart Dog in Seville, Ohio, graduated from the Karen Pryor…<\/div>
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April KPA CTP of the Month: Stephanie Perkins<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stephanie Perkins, KPA CTP, is the Director of Animal Therapy (AT) at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. A lifelong animal lover, she…<\/div>
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Samantha Milner<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Samantha (Sam) Milner, KPA CTP, had heard about the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program, but attending…<\/div>
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February KPA CTP of the Month: Taryn Schultz<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
As a high-school student, Taryn Schultz\u2019s senior project was to volunteer at a dog training organization in her hometown of…<\/div>
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Stephen Bell<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Stephen Bell, KPA CTP, describes himself as having a strong affinity for animals, especially dogs, from a very early age.…<\/div>
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December KPA CTP of the Month: Emilea Byrum<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Emilea Byrum, KPA CTP, is a registered veterinary technician with a special interest in behavior. She is particularly interested in…<\/div>
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November KPA CTP of the Month: Jay (Jihyung) Seo<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jay (Jihyung) Seo, KPA CTP, offers animal-training services in Seoul, Republic of Korea. In addition to working with dogs and…<\/div>
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October KPA CTP of the Month: Nina Daniel<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nina Daniel, KPA CTP, now a married mother of two grown children, had a unique family introduction to the idea…<\/div>
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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.May 2025 KPA CTP of the Month: Alisha Bator Alisha Bator (she\/her), a professional trainer based in Enumclaw, Washington, completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP)…Read MoreApril 2025 KPA CTP of the Month: … <\/p>\n

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