MEET THE TRAINER
Linda K. Chiaramonte CPDT-KA
A lifelong love of animals has taken Linda from an avid pet owner to a seasoned, knowledgeable Dog Trainer, Therapy Animal Evaluator and Rally Judge. Her keen understanding of animal behavior and the concepts of learning theory are applied in all the classes she designs and teaches. Having owned Rough Collies, a sensitive breed, for over 40 years, she is keenly aware that science based positive reinforcement training keeps dogs working happily and builds a strong bond between dog and owner.
Her credentials include:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
- Professional Member – Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- AKC CGC and S.T,A,R, Puppy Evaluator
- Licensed Pet Partner Therapy Animal Evaluator
- Active Pet Partner Therapy Dog Handler & member of Pawsitive Therapy Troupe, with 8 Registered Therapy Dogs over 24 years
- World Cynosport Rally Judge
- Has titled her dogs in AKC, UKC, CDSP Obedience, AKC and APDT/WCRL Rally Obedience and NACSW Nosework
- Her Rough Collie, Smoke, has earned multiple championships through ARCHMX, and is currently ranked #3 in the nation for World Cynosport Rally
Her extensive knowledge comes from almost two decades of attending seminars, workshops and conferences given by renowned presenters in the fields of behavior and training. She has applied this knowledge to the group classes she has taught since 2001.