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Meet the Instructors!


For Lisa's full bio click here.
President, Lisa (Laney) Patrona, Dip. DTBC, CPDT-KA, PDT, is a member of the following organizations:
  • Endorsed Professional of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP)
  • Associate Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. (IAABC)
  • Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • Professional Member of the Applied Companion Animal Behavior Network
  • Platinum Member of the International Positive Dog Training Association (IPDTA)
  • Listed as Truly Dog Friendly at www.trulydogfriendly.com

Lisa teaches Puppy, Intermediate and Advanced classes and also does private consultations for serious canine behavioral issues, such as extreme fears, anxiety and aggression.

 



For Devene's full bio click here.


Devene Godau,
CPDT-KA, is a member of the following organizations:

  • Gold Member: International Positive Dog Training Association (IPDTA)
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • Listed as Truly Dog Friendly at www.trulydogfriendly.com
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

Devene teaches Puppy, Intermediate, and Greyhound-Only classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 



For Sue's full bio click here


Sue Esper
, BA, CPDT-KA is a member of:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wayne State University
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
  • Listed as Truly Dog Friendly at www.trulydogfriendly.com
  • "Chicken Camp" Graduate (Introductory Operant Conditioning Workshop with Marian & Bob Bailey)

Sue teaches Puppy and Intermediate classes.