Trainers Academy, LLC President Earns a Diploma of Dog Training and Behavior Counseling from Companion Animal Sciences Institute

We are proud to announce that Trainers Academy, LLC president, Lisa (Laney) Patrona, CPDT-KA, has earned a Diploma of Dog Training and Behavior Counseling, graduating with Distinction from Companion Animal Sciences Institute. Lisa becomes one of only two Michigan-based graduates of this rigorous program, and only one of a handful worldwide.

Companion Animal Sciences Institute is an accredited distance education school providing advanced, in-depth and challenging certificate courses and diploma programs of study in professional dog training, behavior consulting, fitness and nutritional sciences at the undergraduate college level of difficulty.

“Lisa completed her studies passing with Distinction, the highest level of recognition we offer for exceptionally excellent work,” said James O’Heare, CABC, president of Companion Animal Sciences Institute. “Lisa’s work demonstrates that she is highly knowledgeable in all areas of dog behavior, training and behavior consulting.”

Because she has earned this high level of distinction among dog trainers and counselors she has been asked to serve as an Advisory Member of the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior (IIACAB).

As the president of Trainers Academy, LLC, Lisa strives to raise the bar among dog professionals everywhere. In an age where anyone can call themselves a dog trainer and charge money for advice, Lisa hopes to offer more through continuous studies, and by setting high standards of education for her staff.

All of us at Trainers Academy, LLC are committed to serving people and their dogs in the Metro-Detroit community. Two of our instructors, Lisa (Laney) Patrona, CPDT-KA, and Devene Godau, CPDT-KA,  have become Certified Pet Dog Trainers through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers, the only internationally recognized testing and certification council for pet dog professionals founded in 2001by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

If you are interested in having Lisa speak with your rescue group about any dog behavior issues, please contact our staff at 248-616-6500.