About Us
Our EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE provide safe, humane methods for modifying pet behavior. Every aspect of our practice is informed by the strongly held belief that teaching better behavior must be EFFECTIVE AND FUN for pets and their families.
Christine Hibbard CTC
Christine graduated with honors from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, earning her Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) credential. She studied with Jean Donaldson ("Culture Clash", "Mine", "Fight"), and Janis Bradley ("Dogs Bite"). She has completed advanced work in animal behavior, learning theory, dog/dog aggression, instructional design, and communications. Christine specializes in private behavior consultations. Her passion and creativity bring fun, inventive training solutions to challenging behavior problems.
- JEAN DONALDSON
San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers
James Ha PhD
James has a Master’s degree in Biology from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. in Zoology with a specialization in animal behavior from Colorado State University. He is currently a Research Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. His academic research interests are in learning more about the social behavior of animals including primates, crows, and killer whales. Jim has demonstrated consistent success in applying the knowledge he's gained from his academic career to domestic animals living in an ever more urbanized world. Jim’s problem solving skills and teaching ability allow him to accurately diagnose problem behaviors and apply the most effective solutions for both owners and their pets.
- LOUISA BEAL, DVM
Veterinarian Behavior Consultations
Greta Kaplan CDBC, CPDT
Greta is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Associate Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors, working toward her certification as a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor. Greta is an experienced clicker trainer who has completed all four sessions of the Cross-Species Operant Conditioning Training Workshop taught by Bob Bailey - popularly known as "chicken camp." If Greta can train a chicken to do agility, she can teach dogs to do almost anything. She has extensive experience evaluating and remediating dog behavior issues, and in coaching owners to help their dogs both feel and behave better.
Greta's specialty is performing private behavior consultations. She teaches leash aggression and other behavior-issue classes as well as puppy and adult manners classes at various Portland area locations. In addition, she coaches and races flyball with the Portland Tail Blazers Flyball Club, and teaches flyball classes for all levels with the support of the team. state.
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