Karyn’s Resume

Karyn’s Career History & Education

Local Organizations:

  • Yorkville Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Provide special assistance to local animal shelters
  • Provide educational programs for schools, shelters, and animal control throughout the community

Education, Experience, and Professional Organizations:

  • Past Co-Owner and Vice President of Narnia Pet Behavior and Training (Naperville IL)

(1993-2005)

  • Certified by Purdue University: DOGS! Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification (2000)
  • Delta Certified Pet Partner (2005)
  • Behavior Consultant for Dogs & Cats (15+ yrs. Experience)
  • Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT); Charter Member 1994
  • False Killer Whale Interaction Program-Seaworld (2002)
  • North American Wildlife Park Foundation Institute of Ethology @ Wolf Park (1997)

Professional Seminars and Conferences Attended

  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Annual Conference(1994,1995,1996,1998);

Mini Conference (1999)

  • Purdue University: DOGS! Principles and Behavior Techniques of Behavior Modification (2000)
  • Dr. Roger Abrantes: Home Alone (1994), Canine Communication (1995), Futura (1995), Canine Aggression (1996), Feline Behavior (1996), The Secret (1997), Handling Difficult Horses (1998)
  • Martyn Deeley: Good Manners & Reliability (1994)
  • Jean Donaldson: Improving Training Skills (1994, 1996)
  • Dr. Ian Dunbar: Puppy Workshops (1993); Play, Social Behavior, Biting & Fighting (2003)
  • Dr. Wayne Hunthausen: Fears & Phobias (1997)
  • Mira Milani: Feline Behavior (1993)
  • Patricia McConnell: Advanced Canine Behavior (1998, 1999, 2003)
  • Sandy Myers: Dog to Dog Reactive Classes (2000)
  • Karen Pryor: Don’t Shoot the Dog (1995)
  • John Rogerson: Canine Behavior (1995)
  • Terry Ryan: How to Make Your Classes User Friendly (1996), Dog & Wolf Behavior (1997), Toolbox (1998), Coaching People to Train Their Dogs (2006)
  • Pia Silvani: Feisty Fidos, Sibling Rivalry, Petite Pals, & Devil Puppies (2003, 2005)
  • Cheryl Smith: Fighting and Biting Aggression Workshop & Seminar (1996)
  • Sue Sternberg: Training & The Shelter Dog seminar (2004)
  • Chuck Tompkins, Thad Lacinak, & Ted Turner: Positive Dog Training (2000, 2002)
  • Nicole Wilde: Helping the Fearful Dog (2007)
  • Patricia McConnell: Advanced Canine behavior (10/2011)
  • Ken Ramirez: From Purgatory to Nirvana (10/2011)