Professional Certifications and Training

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Diana has an Accredited Dog Trainer certification with the IAABC, demonstrating knowledge of science-based training, various training scenarios, interpreting behaviors and body language. 

Diana is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).  To attain this certification, she taught over 300 hours of classes, received recommendations from veterinarians, clients, and colleagues, and passed a three-hour exam demonstrating knowledge in Instruction Skills, Animal Husbandry, Ethology, Learning Theory, Equipment, and Business Practices & Ethics. 

Diana completed the Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program, whose mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating those who care for them.

Diana is an AKC Approved Evaluator and can administer the Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Community Canine (CGCA), and AKC Urban Canine (CGCU) evaluations.
Diana is also approved to conduct AKC Trick Dog evaluations, AKC Temperament test (ATT), and Virtual Home Manners (VHMP/VHMA)

Diana is certified as a Trick Dog Instructor through the Do More With Your Dog Trick Dog program. 

In 2018, Diana earned "Trainer of the Year" after training teams to over 100 titles!

Diana is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, representing dog training professionals who are committed to scientifically based, force-free training and behavior change methods. Force-free means that PPG members will never employ shock, pain, fear, physical force, physical molding, or compulsion-based methods when training or caring for a pet.