Kirsten Kraljevic CPDT

Kirsten is a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Maryland with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology. One of her first jobs was with the Montgomery County, Md. Humane Society where she had to euthanize unwanted companion animals.

Working with the Humane Society began a lifelong journey for Kirsten to educate herself and others in the art and science of training and living with dogs as companions. Beginning her career as a dog trainer over 17 years ago, Kirsten first learned more traditional methods which relied on equipment to restrain and make the dog uncomfortable. Kirsten found that many problems could not be solved with these methods and many dogs actually seemed to get worse. That’s when she began researching alternative methods for behavior modification.
"I have spent over 17 years researching and implementing the best and most positive training techniques for companion dogs."
Kirsten belongs to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. APDT keeps her up to date on industry trends and provides a valuable network of other professional dog trainers. She has earned CPDT, the first international certification for dog trainers in history. Kirsten believes in continuing education and has attended many seminars. Kirsten is a dog book/video junkie and has amassed an extensive collection of books and videos on the most current trends in dog training and behavior.
"The right training makes such a positive difference in the lives of so many dogs and their owners. I feel very fortunate to be a part of their success".

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