SPECIALIST IN CANINE & FELINE BEHAVIOR, HUMAN/ANIMAL RELATIONSHIPS, WOUND EVALUATION

A.A.    Queensborough Community College,1969
B.A.    Queens College-Psychology,1972

1978, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DOG TRAINING-trainer(obedience and protection)

1980, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DOG TRAINING-Director of Training

1981-Present. Owner, BEST BEHAVIOR, Training for Dogs, Cats and the people who love them. Also behavioral consultant, trainer, lecturer, writer. Responsible for personally training 7000 dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments and their owners.

1984-1991, Affiliate Member, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Only animal behavior consultant accepted as affiliate member. Lectured on Canine Behavior and Canine aggression at several association meetings.

1985, Trainer/Consultant. Royce International. Subject of nationally distributed training video.

1986-Present. Feline behavioral consultant to owners of over 600 cats with behavioral problems involving litter box problems, fearfulness and aggression.

1987-Present. Consultant, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL. Taught class on identifying and dealing with dangerous dogs to animal control officers. Also has lectured and appeared as consultant at different events sponsored by Los Angeles County.

1987-Present. Lecturer. Training veterinarians and their staffs, as well as non-professionals in understanding canine and feline behavior.

1987-1995. Consultant, CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH. Train animal control officers in identifying and dealing with dangerous dogs. Performed duties as special consultant to city on animal problems such as barking, disputes etc.

1988, Consultant/lecturer, PETLAND INC., third largest pet retailer in U.S. National tour training store owners and managers in canine behavior, temperament evaluation and training.

1988,Trainer/Consultant, HOME PET TRAINING INSTITUTE. Subject of internationally distributed video on training techniques and dealing with behavior problems in dogs.

1989-1995. Consultant, CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Trained animal control officers in identifying and dealing with dangerous dogs.

1989-1995. Pet Columnist, BEACH REPORTER, Manhattan Beach, CA. Monthly column on people and their pets with a readership of over 90,000 people. Articles covering canine and feline behavior as well as training tips and information on the human/animal companion bond.

1989-1995. Pet Columnist, PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS, Palos Verdes, CA. Weekly column on people and their pets with a readership of over 25,000 people. Articles covering canine and feline behavior as well as training tips and information on the human/animal companion bond.

1989, Behavioral Consultant, ANIMAL MEDICAL GROUP, Manhattan Beach, CA. Treated clients of clinic with behavioral problems at veterinary clinic offices.

1989, Dog Trainer, conducted training classes at AIRPORT KENNEL INN, El Segundo, CA. This facility owned and operated by David Neilson, DVM and an adjunct to several veterinary clinics.

1990, Lecturer, HILLS PET PRODUCTS, one of the largest producers of premium pet foods in the world, invited speaker on canine behavior and temperament balancing during five city tour of Japan presented by Hills to Veterinarians, Retailers and Dog Trainers.

1990-1992, Host, weekly radio show, "YOU AND YOUR PET", KFOX 93.5FM, Los Angeles. Focusing on canine and feline behavior and peoples relationships with their pets.

1992, Behavioral Consultant, COAST PET CLINIC, Hermosa Beach, CA. Treated clients of clinic with behavioral problems at veterinary clinic offices.

1992-1994, Co-Host, weekly cable television show "MANHATTAN PETS", on people, pets and the community. Focusing on canine and feline behavior as well as that of rabbits and other pets. Also focused on the human/animal companion bond.

1993-Present. Articles published nationally by PETLAND, national pet shop chain and used as educational tools for staff and customers.

1994, Pet Columnist, PETLAND GAZETTE, an international pet magazine with a readership of over 200,000 people.

1994-Present. Pet Columnist, EASY READER, South Bay newspaper with readership of over 94,000 people covering Palos Verdes, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, California.

1994, Lecturer, seminar on feline behavior problems given to staff of the CAT CARE CLINIC, Redondo Beach, CA.

1995, Dog Trainer, Dog training classes given at BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Manhattan Beach, CA.

1995, Lecturer, seminar given to staff and clients of BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Manhattan Beach, CA.

1995, Writer, Dog's Behavior Reflects Owner's Behavior, sold to DOG FANCY magazine, the largest selling dog magazine in the United States for dog owners and pet professionals on 7/26/95, to be published in fall of 1995.

1995, Writer, Common Misunderstandings About Dogs, sold to DOG FANCY magazine, the largest selling dog magazine for dog owners and pet professionals in the United States, on 7/26/95, to be published in Fall of 1995.

1995, Behavioral Consultant, CLARMAR ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Torrance, CA. Treated clients with behavioral problems in veterinary clinic offices.

1995, Pet Columnist, CALIFORNIA PET TRADER. Write monthly column on dog behavior and human/canine relationships.

1995, Writer, Series of articles accepted for publication in PET SERVICES JOURNAL, the Journal for the American Boarding Kennel Association and the American Grooming Shop Association.

1995 Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners. (D.A.B.F.E.) Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners.

1995, Consultant on Canine Behavior, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY (Los Angeles S.P.C.A.), for cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Hawthorne and Lawndale.

1995, Writer, DOG WORLD MAGAZINE, Article on canine behavior and human/canine relationships by the worlds largest all breed dog magazine.

1995, Certified Animal Evaluator # EV105, completed animal evaluator course and passed written exam given by the DELTA SOCIETY, an international organization dedicated to the human/animal companion bond.

1995, Educator, SANTA MONICA COLLEGE, Continuing Education. One day seminar covering canine behavior and the human/canine companion bond.

1996, Consultant, DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, on canine behavior and pet problems for the cities of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.

1996, Lecturer, GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, invited speaker for group who raises puppies for the program.

1996, Lecturer, Invited speaker to the SAN PEDRO OBEDIENCE CLUB, An organization of amateur and professional obedience instructors.

1996, Lecturer, Invited speaker to approximately 1750 professional dog trainers at the national 1996 TRAINING PEOPLE AND THEIR DOGS IN THE 90'S, 3rd annual educational conference and trade show. This conference is given annually by the ASSOCIATION OF PET DOG TRAINERS in different cities in the U.S.

1997, Lecturer, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS, featured speaker at national conference in San Francisco, CA, November 97.

1997, Consultant, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY AND ASPCA, contributed to new departmental handbook regarding handling of dog bite incidents and aggressive dogs by animal control officers.

1997, Lecturer, CENTER FOR APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, one day seminar on canine behavior, human/animal companion bond and training skills for professional and amateur dog trainers in Milwaukee, WI.

1997, Consultant and Lecturer, consulted and appeared in video presentation on dealing with dangerous dogs for DON BROWN PRODUCTIONS. Video to be sold to companies nationwide whose employees are at risk of being bitten on the job.

1998, Lecturer, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS, featured speaker for national conference held in Orlando, Florida.

1998, Educator, One day seminar DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE, given at Pierce College, continuing education, covering canine behavior and human/canine relationships.

1998, Lecturer, INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP, given at the Pasadena Humane Society.

1998, Writer, YOU AND YOUR DOG, pet columnist for international magazine on dog behavior, nutrition and care for the IAMS COMPANY, leading international producer of premium dog food.

1998, Technical Advisor, review of book produced by the IAMS COMPANY as guide to new pet owners adopting dogs and cats from animal shelters. Book covers areas of behavior, training, nutrition and daily care of pets.

1998, Technical Advisor, seated on advisory board of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS.

1998, Consultant, AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, special task force focusing on new legislation designed to prevent dog bites in the United States.

2000, Lecturer, Invited speaker for annual convention of AMERICAN BOARDING KENNEL AND GROOMING ASSOCIATION in Chicago, Ilinois.

INTERVIEWS AS EXPERT ON DOG BEHAVIOR:

• 1987, Los Angeles Times, Pit Bulls in L.A.- What should be done?
• 1987, CBS news, ABC news, NBC news. Story about "Hero", a stray dog that gained national attention when he stayed by his wounded friend on an L.A. freeway until help arrived.
• 1988, Los Angeles Times, Problem in the pits. Story on pit bull attacks.
• 1988, AM Los Angeles. Chosen to train show mascot and give information on training and canine behavior on air.
• 1989, Fox News, story on electric shock as training tool.
• 1990, Consultant to KNBC NEWS on numerous stories about people and their dogs.
• 1990, Washington Post, Article on the value of dogs to senior citizens.
• 1992, Something You Should Know, syndicated radio interview show.
• 1995, CNN, Interview on aggressive dogs and breed discrimination by insurance carriers
• 1997, Seattle Washington, interviewed on local daily television show on topic of canine aggression and dogs biting children.
• 1998, Better Homes and Gardens, interviewed on canine aggression and dog bites in the United States as well as safety measures for avoiding dog attacks.

Awards: Certificate of Commendation for services as canine behavior consultant for City of Manhattan Beach, CA.

Affiliations:

• American College of Forensic Examiners