| Linda Michaels, MA Psych, CPDT-KA and Patton |
Brochure: About CPDT Trainers
| Chris Geiser, Assistant and Co-trainer and Charlie |
About Us
Linda Michaels, MA, CPDT-KA
Our principal trainer and dog psychologist, Linda Michaels, believes that dogs are
her wisest teachers. Linda's credentials are many:
A devoted practitioner of the Positive Reinforcement method of training, Linda uses
Clicker Training to teach basic and advanced obedience, as well as socialization
skills and desensitization techniques, and she provides therapeutic treatment to
puppies and dogs of all ages and personalities.
Linda believes that proper communication is the foundation for happy pet parenting
and happy, well-behaved dogs.
Linda's advanced studies in associative and operant learning, as well as her
extensive background working with pure-breeds and rescue dogs, has culminated in
the latest science-based training, generously sprinkled with lots of love.
Let Linda bring her extensive training experience, skills and gentle training to you
and your beloved dog.
more...
At San Diego State University, Linda conducted her master's research in the area of
Behavioral Neurobiology, in both brain histology and behavioral trials.
Linda regularly attends scholarly dog training conferences to keep abreast of the
latest scientific behavior modification and methodology advances in her field.
Linda volunteered her training services with humane organizations for many years
and honed her skills working with some of the most difficult behavioral cases at her
local Humane Society. Her ethics and methods are firmly rooted in humane
treatment of companion animals. She recently spoke at the First Annual Doggie
Street Festival in Point Loma - a benefit for dogs in need of forever families. Linda
offers a free space in her Del Mar class to any director or director's agent of a
breed rescue or shelter group.
Linda offers free Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training demonstrations to
Veterinarians upon request.
Chris Geiser
Now in his seventh year of teaching adult and puppy training classes, Chris Geiser
is committed to using humane, effective Positive Reinforcement techniques to help
people and their dogs learn together and have fun! Chris teaches classes at the local
Humane Society and is the assistant and co-trainer for Wholistic Dog Training.
Chris's kind and competent co-training in our small classes allows individual
attention to our clients and their dogs.
Linda Michaels, MA, CPDT-KA
Our principal trainer and dog psychologist, Linda Michaels, believes that dogs are
her wisest teachers. Linda's credentials are many:
A devoted practitioner of the Positive Reinforcement method of training, Linda uses
Clicker Training to teach basic and advanced obedience, as well as socialization
skills and desensitization techniques, and she provides therapeutic treatment to
puppies and dogs of all ages and personalities.
Linda believes that proper communication is the foundation for happy pet parenting
and happy, well-behaved dogs.
Linda's advanced studies in associative and operant learning, as well as her
extensive background working with pure-breeds and rescue dogs, has culminated in
the latest science-based training, generously sprinkled with lots of love.
Let Linda bring her extensive training experience, skills and gentle training to you
and your beloved dog.
more...
At San Diego State University, Linda conducted her master's research in the area of
Behavioral Neurobiology, in both brain histology and behavioral trials.
Linda regularly attends scholarly dog training conferences to keep abreast of the
latest scientific behavior modification and methodology advances in her field.
Linda volunteered her training services with humane organizations for many years
and honed her skills working with some of the most difficult behavioral cases at her
local Humane Society. Her ethics and methods are firmly rooted in humane
treatment of companion animals. She recently spoke at the First Annual Doggie
Street Festival in Point Loma - a benefit for dogs in need of forever families. Linda
offers a free space in her Del Mar class to any director or director's agent of a
breed rescue or shelter group.
Linda offers free Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training demonstrations to
Veterinarians upon request.
Chris Geiser
Now in his seventh year of teaching adult and puppy training classes, Chris Geiser
is committed to using humane, effective Positive Reinforcement techniques to help
people and their dogs learn together and have fun! Chris teaches classes at the local
Humane Society and is the assistant and co-trainer for Wholistic Dog Training.
Chris's kind and competent co-training in our small classes allows individual
attention to our clients and their dogs.
Press Release:
Local Dog Trainer Earns Professional
Dog Trainer Certification
Local Dog Trainer Earns Professional
Dog Trainer Certification
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Ugly Dog Contest
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contests Judge
2nd Annual Doggie Street Festival
Countywide Shelter and Rescue Adoption Event
Ask the Trainer
Professionals Booth
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe
Spring Fling Benefit
Silent Auction
Pamper Your Pet, Private In-Home Lesson
Muttropolis, Solana Beach
Pesky Pooch Problems? Event
Behavioral Consultations
Babies by the Sea Boutique, Cardiff by the Sea
Seminar
How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Your Dog
Happy
Safer Pet Vaccination & Health Care
Del Mar Hilton
Live Auction: Clicker Lesson
Muttropolis, Solana Beach
Seminar
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
Paws for Cures
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Foundation
Silent Auction: Clicker Lesson
1st Annual Doggie Street Festival
Countywide Shelter and Rescue Event
Speaking Engagement
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
The Daily Pet
Del Mar Highlands
Head Trainer and Behavioral Consultant
Saks Fifth Avenue, La Jolla
Dog Days of Summer: Event
Dog Psychologist
Behavioral Consultations
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
of Greater San Diego
Speaking Engagement and Seminar
Positive Dog Training
Why Use It and How It Works
Part 1. Initiates and
Part 11: Intermediate/Advanced
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contests Judge
2nd Annual Doggie Street Festival
Countywide Shelter and Rescue Adoption Event
Ask the Trainer
Professionals Booth
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe
Spring Fling Benefit
Silent Auction
Pamper Your Pet, Private In-Home Lesson
Muttropolis, Solana Beach
Pesky Pooch Problems? Event
Behavioral Consultations
Babies by the Sea Boutique, Cardiff by the Sea
Seminar
How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Your Dog
Happy
Safer Pet Vaccination & Health Care
Del Mar Hilton
Live Auction: Clicker Lesson
Muttropolis, Solana Beach
Seminar
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
Paws for Cures
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Foundation
Silent Auction: Clicker Lesson
1st Annual Doggie Street Festival
Countywide Shelter and Rescue Event
Speaking Engagement
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
The Daily Pet
Del Mar Highlands
Head Trainer and Behavioral Consultant
Saks Fifth Avenue, La Jolla
Dog Days of Summer: Event
Dog Psychologist
Behavioral Consultations
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
of Greater San Diego
Speaking Engagement and Seminar
Positive Dog Training
Why Use It and How It Works
Part 1. Initiates and
Part 11: Intermediate/Advanced
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Master's degree in Experimental Psychology
Dog Training Columnist/Author of "You and Your Dog," as published in
the Rancho Santa Fe Review, Carmel Valley News, Del Mar Times, La
Jolla Light and/or the Solana Beach Sun.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified trainer
and evaluator
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) -
the independently tested, professional dog training credential of the
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Sought-after speaker regarding the Positive Reinforcement method,
Clicker Training, and “You and Your Dog” newspaper column topics.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Dog Training Columnist/Author of "You and Your Dog," as published in
the Rancho Santa Fe Review, Carmel Valley News, Del Mar Times, La
Jolla Light and/or the Solana Beach Sun.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified trainer
and evaluator
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) -
the independently tested, professional dog training credential of the
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Sought-after speaker regarding the Positive Reinforcement method,
Clicker Training, and “You and Your Dog” newspaper column topics.
Certified Veterinary Assistant