Continuing Education & Memberships
2020
Animal Care Expo
- “Why Access to Animal Care Resources is a Social Justice Issue” presented by Amanda Arrington, Gabrielle Chapman, & Lori Hensley (July 22, 2020)
- “Verbal De-Escalation: Stepping Back From the Edge” presented by Daniel Ettinger (July 22, 2020)
- “Community Outreach 101—How to Start a Pet Owner Support Program” presented by Nadia Novik, Erika Ojeda, & Rachel Thompson (July 22, 2020)
- “Make it work!: Shelter Behavior Operations” presented by Alexandra Dilley & Ashley Valm (July 23, 2020)
- “Prevention is Better Than the Cure” presented by Shalimar Hightower & Jenna Jensen (July 23, 2020)
- “BRAVE: Coping Strategies for Every Dog” presented by Victoria Stilwell (July 24, 2020)
Fear Free Shelter Certification
- Certificates (December 2020)
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
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- Membership (September 3, 2021)
- IAABC-ADT (November 8, 2021)
Grisha Stewart Dog Training Academy
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- “Effort-less Dog Walking: New Innovations in BAT Leash Skills” presented by Grisha Stewart 3 1/2 hours & 2 CEUs (January 14, 2021)
- “Predation Substitute Training Webinar: New Ways to Manage Predatory Chasing” presented by Simone Mueller 2 hours & 2 CEUs (January 14, 2021)
- “Doggie Body Language Round 1” presented by Lili Chin, Kathy Sdao, & Chirag Patel 2 1/5 hours & 2 CEUs (August 27, 2021)
- “Doggie Body Language Round 2” presented by Lili Chin, Kathy Sdao, Chirag Patel, & Sue Sternberg 3 hours & 3 CEUs (August 30, 2021)
- “Michael Shikashio Dog-Human Aggression Cases” presented by Michael Shikashio 8 hours & 6 CEUs (October 21, 2021)
- “Stop Pulling! Loose Leash Walking for Dogs and Puppies” presented by Grisha Stewart 3 1/2 hours & 3 CEUs (October 26, 2021)
- “Kids and Dogs: Compassion and Safe Boundaries for Best Friends” presented by Vanesa Vizuete 1 hour & 1 CEU (November 9, 2021)
- “The Wolf in Your Living Room: Primitive Breeds with Molly Sumridge” presented by Molly Sumridge 2 Hours & 2 CEUs (November 18, 2021)
- “A Critical Comparison of 7 Training Methods for Fear in Dogs” presented by Grisha Stewart 1 hour & 1 CEU (December 16, 2021)
- “How Solid is Your Foundation? Essential Dog Training Skills & Theory” presented by Grisha Stewart 3 hours & 2 CEUs (December 30, 2021)
- “Family Safety” presented by Grisha Stewart 1 1/2 hours & 1 CEU (December 31, 2021)
Geek Week
Day One (November 13, 2021)
- “Choosing My Dog: Insights from a Large-Scale Study into Acquisition Behaviors” presented by Dr. Rebecca Mead 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Building Resilience through Shaping” presented by Kamal Fernandez 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Beneath the Bite- Recognizing Underlying Emotions in Aggression Cases” presented by Michael Shikashio 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Mastering the 3 S’s” presented by Dog*biz 1 hour
- “Simple Food Preference Assessments for Companion Dogs” presented by Dr. Mindy Waite 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Harmonious Walks: Redefining Loose-Leash Walking” presented by Nancy Tucker 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Your Attention, Please!” presented by Alexis Davison 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Raisers’ Program Experiences, Raiser Practices, and Puppy Behavior- Understanding Characteristics of Successful Puppy Raising” presented by Jimmy Mai 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Using Food with Separation Anxiety Q&A with Malena DeMartini” presented by Malena DeMartini 1/2 hour
Day Two (November 14, 2021)
- “Dogs are More ‘Pessimistic’ if Their Owners Use Two or More Aversive Training Methods” presented by Dr. Rachel Casey 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “10 Steps to an Amazing Response to Name” presented by Louise Stapleton-Frappell 1 1/2 hours & 1 CEU
- “Helping Clients Become Invested in the Emotional Needs of Their Dog” presented by Andrew Hale 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Emotions & Challenging Behavior” presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund 2 hours & 1 CEU
- “Thirsty for Knowledge About Helping Your Reactive Dog? Try a LATTE” presented by Leslie McDevitt 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Power Sharing with Companion Animals: Boundaries & Consent Apply to All Species” presented by Grisha Stewart 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “How to Change Minds and Encourage More People to Use Reward-Based Training Methods” presented by Dr. Zazie Todd 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “It’s Not Just About Training” presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Behavior in the Sheltering World” presented by Dr. Christine Calder 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “‘I’m out of control!’ Helping the Over-Aroused Animal” presented by Irith Bloom 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Self-Care: The PRIME Framework” presented by Angie Arora 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The Ethics of Animal Training Procedures” presented by Dr. Eduardo Fernandez 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Inspiring Compassionate Action” presented by Emily Tronetti 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Fear & Luring: Curing the Inadvertent Aversive to Prevent & Treat Fear in Dogs” presented by Rain Jordan 1 1/2 hour & 1 CEU
- “Using Confinement with Separation Anxiety Q&A with Malena DeMartini” presented by Malena DeMartini 1/2 hour
Day Three (November 15, 2021)
- “How to Train an Easily Frustrated Dog” presented by Alexandra Santos 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The Resilient Dog” presented by Victoria Stilwell 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Jingle All the Way to Online Marketing Success this Holiday Season” presented by Tracey Lee Davis 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The 3 Surprising Reasons Why You Might Learn to Love Separation Anxiety Cases!” presented by Julie Naismith 1 hour
- “The Really Real Relaxation Protocol” presented by Suzanne Clothier 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Helping You Help Them: Celebrating a Perfect Dog & a Perfect Life” presented by Coleen Ellis 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Emotions & Resilience- How Do They Affect How Dogs Behave?” presented by Dr. Kersti Seksel 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Create Noise! Controlled Noise Making for Confidence & Performance” presented by Emelie Johnson Vegh & Eva Bertilsson 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Digital Marketing for Pet Care Professionals” presented by Mychelle Garrigan 1 hour & 1 CEU
Day Four (November 16, 2021)
- “The Future of Separation Anxiety” presented by Malena DeMartini 1 hour
- “What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Puppy” presented by Ana Costa 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The Emotional Side of Working with Animals” presented by Tamsin Durston 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Is it Behavioral or Medical? Both!” presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “How do I say this? Handling Sticky Situations with Clients in Writing- with Confidence” presented by Nancy Tucker 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Working Successfully with Clients” presented by Irith Bloom 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Re-Thinking Communication: Can We be More Effective & Reinforcing” presented by Petra Edwards 1 hour & 1 CEU
Day Five (November 17, 2021)
- “Mythbusting!” presented by Lisa Radosta 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The Mechanics of Creating Dog Training Magic, & Giving Dogs a More Positive Learning Experience” presented by Yvette Van Veen 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “Deaf Dogs Unleashed” presented by Tiffany Baker 1 hour & 1 CEU
- “The Foundation Steps of Behavior Modification: Learning to Float Before Diving in the Deep End” presented by Dr. Lynn Honeckman 1 hour & 1 CEU
2022
Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification
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- Membership (January 21, 2022)
- Certification 10 hours & 10 CEUs (January 24, 2022)
Grisha Stewart Dog Training Academy
2023
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