Professional Dog Trainer
Fanna Easter is lead contributor for Dog Training Nation, and has contributed articles to Dogs Naturally Magazine, Animal Wellness Magazines and numerous online blogs. Fanna has been instructing dog training classes for 23 years, and currently owns and operates Positive Pooch Dog Training & Behavior. She offers group classes and private lessons in the Phoenix, AZ area.
With her past experiences as Petco’s National Dog Training Expert for 5 years, Fanna is very passionate about having fun and setting everyone up for success! Fanna and her team developed and launched positive reinforcement training methods in all 1,500 stores and trained over 2,000 dog trainers.
Dog Training is a Science
Fanna loves that science has caught up with dog training. Now there is proof that specific behaviors do work! Fanna is currently consulting with Veterinary Behavior Solutions in Dallas Texas as needed, lecturing about canine reactivity with dog trainers and teaching classes in Phoenix AZ. If that’s not enough, she’s also pursing her undergraduate degree in behavior. Fanna teaches Puppy Manners, Basic Manners, Canine Good Citizen classes, and Reactive Dog classes.
Fanna shares her home with Miss Stella Mae (Miniature Bull Terrier) and Sobek (Rottweiler). She is currently obsessed with AKC obedience.
Accomplishments:
- Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer – Level 2 Certified (ABCDT-L2)
- Primary Tag Teach Certification
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) since 2003
- Associate Dog Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator
- Adoption Coordinator, Southern States Rescued Rottweilers
- Graduate of:
- DOGS Course Graduate, Purdue University
- Living & Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning (Professional course)
Dog Training Tips
Dog Training Nation offers dog training expert advice for the everyday dog owner and dog lover. We want to help you succeed in training your dog! While we provided tons of tips, articles should never take the place of a professional dog trainer.
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