 Jean
L. Tomaselli-Dawkins, CPDT (Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
Owner/Director Canine Liaisons Behavior & Training
Service, founded 1998
For 20 years now Jean has had a distinguished career with animals. She
is recognized as a top-level pet dog trainer and lecturer. Jean is a teacher of
other professional dog trainers and a trainer that other professionals frequently
consult for advice. She has developed a solid veterinary referral base
in the Bucks County & Montgomery County areas of Pennsylvania. She works
with local animal rescue groups by offering services to their patrons and consultation
to their associates at reduced rates. Jean's animal expertise is well
rounded; as a youth she was employed at stables and kennels, attended agricultural
high school and was a member of The Future Farmers of America. From there
Jean went on to train horses and manage livestock both here and in Europe. She
became a veterinary technician (1990 to 2003) and spent most of that time as a
critical care nurse in animal emergency facilities.
During this time Jean realized her passion for animal behavior and perused
the knowledge needed to fortify her ambitions. Jean taught classes at
Petsmart with enthusiasm for many years. Jean's classes in Pennsylvania were
some of the most popular classes in the Petco chain. She oversaw classes
at four Petco stores. In 2001 Jean received Private Instructor Certification
from Animal Behavior and Training Associates (ABTA) and is now a contracted
instructor for ABTAs'Animal Behavior College. As a member of The Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Jean shares the belief that only Non-aversive,
non-compulsive methods will be used for any dog she handles. She regularly
attends workshops and lectures on behavior, animal health and humane education.
As an expert in problem solving Jean crafts behavior modification
programs for animals that have been written off as un-trainable by other
professionals. Her programs have saved the lives of countless numbers
of animals and the hearts of their devoted families.
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