Certifications and Training:

Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC) - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
CCPDT is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession and the leader in development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. The CBCC certification is the most widely respected and recognized consultant credential outside of Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). CAAB requires a doctoral degree, five years additional experience. CAAB is used in more extreme circumstances and usually works with a CCPDT specialist. At the time this is written, I'm only aware of only one CAAB in Arizona. 

Supporting Member of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

 Used for ongoing study of science based behavior consulting to ensure advice is appropriate, accurate and up to date. Ongoing study and CEU's are required to maintain CBCC Certification.

Member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Used for resources, networking and continued education.

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American Kennel Club (AKC) Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

Code 3 National Animal Control and Humane Officer Academy (NACHO)-
-Colorado State University Accredited Humane Officer Certification
-Module A – 40hr Course includes: The Professional & Ethical Officer, Companion Animal Capture & Handling, Rabies & Quarantine, Canine & Feline Identification, Authority, Laws & Ordinances, Policies & Procedures, Interviewing & Behavior Analysis, Search & Seizure, w/ Juveniles & Liability, Investigative Report Writing, Biosecurity & Zoonotic Diseases, Veterinary Evaluations & Injury Assessment, Canine & Feline Behavior
-Module B – 40hr Course, Las Vegas includes: Animal Fighting, Situational Awareness & Stress Management, Animal Cruelty, Forensic Photography, Livestock Identification & Behavior, Livestock Investigations, Tense Argument & Confrontation Tactics, Animal Cruelty Crime Scene Processing & Evidence Handling, Body Condition Scoring, Basic Nutrition, Animal Hoarders, Sworn Testimony (practical), Case and Trial Preparation
-Module C – 40hr Course includes: Large Scale Impounds, Disaster Response Planning, Clandestine Labs Awareness for the ACO, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Disaster & Hazmat Scenario Tabletop Exercises, Backyard Breeders & Animals For Sale, Gender & Sexuality Awareness, The Cycle of Violence, Identifying Exotics, Non‐traditional Pets & Wildlife, Handling Exotics, Non‐traditional Pets  & Wildlife, with hands‐on practical, Exotic Animal Investigations

-Code 3 CSU Accredited Animal Cruelty Investigator Certification 120hr

-NACA Euthanasia Certification 12hr

-NACA Chemical Immobilization Certification 12hr

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Animal Care and Control Training Services (ACI)-

-ACI Animal Control Officer Certification 40hr

-ACI Animal Control Protective Equipment Training 24hr

-ACI Chemical Immobilization Certification 24hr

-AHS Emergency Response Team Member – AZ designated responders for animals in distress during natural disasters.
NWCG Wildland Firefighting Course 16hr
S-130 Wildland Firefighting Certification 30hr
S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior Certification 8hr
FEMA 100, 200, 700, 800, 1000, 1100 Certifications 18hr

 

-CPR Certified and Canine/Feline CPR Certified

-Animal medical, handling and behavior training with Southwest Wildlife Sanctuary, Liberty Wildlife, Phoenix Herpetological Society

-Fear Free Certification 9hr

-Rabies Vaccinated

-IAABC Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - four week course

-Aggression in Dogs: Safety, Defensive training and Handling – 16hrs
Michael Shikashio CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CDBC, CPDT-KA
 

Book Reading/Study: From Fearful to Fear Free by Marty Becker, DVM;   The Other End of the Leash and For the Love of Dog by Patricia McConnell PhD.;   The Power of Positive Training by Pat Miller;   Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor;    Decoding Your Dog by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists;   How Dogs Learn by Mary R. Burch PhD and Jon S Bailey PhD;    Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz