Angela’s Resume

Angela’s Career History & Education:

Memberships & Certifications

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (2009)

Certified by Purdue University: DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification (2000)

Certified Animal CPR, Red Cross (2010)

Animal Behavior College Mentor (2010)

APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Member

Wolf Park member and past intern

Delta Certified Pet Partner (2005)

Experience and Education

Past co-owner and Treasurer of Narnia Pet Behavior and Training Inc. – Naperville, IL – (2005-2010)

Lead Trainer at Narnia Pet Behavior and Training Inc. – Naperville, IL – (1993-2005)

Volunteer at Phillips Park Zoo – Montgomery, IL – (2010)

Vermillion Community College – Ely, MN – (1999)

Wolf Park Internship – Battleground, IN – (1998)

Indian Prairie Animal Hospital – Lisle, IL – (1996)

Naperville Humane Society – (1993)

Professional Seminars & Conferences

Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Annual Conference (1998); Mini Conference (1999)

Purdue University: DOGS! Principles and Behavior Techniques of Behavior Modification (2000)

Training, Behavior, and Healthy Dog Conference (2000)

Dr. Roger Abrantes: Aggression: The World of Love and Hatred (1996)

Brenda Aloff: Aggression (2006)

Dr. Karen Becker: Functional, Fresh, Fast Food for Our Furry Friends (2007, 2008)

Pam Dennison: Defusing Canine Aggression (2009)

Dr. Ian Dunbar: Dominance, Fighting, Biting, Compliance and Punishment (2009), Constraints on Learning (2009), Raising the Bar in Dog Training (2009),

Wayne Hunthausen, D.V.M.: Fears & Phobias and Compulsive Disorders (1997)

Ina Jacobs: Delta Society Pet Partners Team Training (2005)

Claudine McAuliffe: Tellington Touch Bodywork(2007), Throw Your Dog a Turnip (2007)

Patricia McConnell: For The Love of a Dog: The Biology of Emotion in Two Species (2007), Advanced Canine Behavior (2003)

Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz & Kellie Snider: Constructional Aggression Treatment (2008)

Terry Ryan: Training with Terry (2006), Dog Behavior & Training Workshop (1998)

Pia Silvani: Play Time: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (2008), Training & Behavior (2005), Dog Behavior: East Coast Meets West Coast (2004), The Skill Master: Becoming a Better Trainer (2003)

Sue Sternberg & John Rogerson: Canine Aggression and Other Behaviors (2008)

Sue Sternberg: Training and Shelter Dogs (2004)

Chuck Tompkins & Thad Lacinak: ABC’s of Dog Training and Canine Aggression (2002), Proactive Positive Training (2000)

Nicole Wilde: Creative Client Coaching (2009), Alternative Approaches to Healing Canine Health and Behavior (2009), Helping the Fearful Dog (2007), Making In-Home Training a Success (2006) 

Patricia McConnell: Advanced Canine behavior (10/2011) 

Ken Ramirez: From Purgatory to Nirvana (10/2011)