Canine Think Tank

Memberships and Affiliations:
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Animal Behavior Society Member

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. Affiliate

Animal Humane Professional Member

Truly Dog Friendly Member

Hoosier Dog Trainers

Advisor Doodle Dogs Rescue Rehome Resources

Indiana Doodle Owners Group - Coordinator

Paws and Think, Inc. - Therapy Dogs

Indiana K9 Search and Recovery - Trailing and Cadaver Dogs

Canine Think Tank - Owner of Human/Canine Harmony In The Home

Wolf Park - Canid Education and Research

Training and Education:
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• Pat Miller, CPDT, CDBC - Behavior and Behavior Assessments for Shelter Dogs and Positive Solutions for Dog Behavior Challenges – Indianapolis, Indiana – July 2009
• Jean Donaldson - Educational Seminar - Indianapolis, Indiana – June 2009
• Myrna Milani – Companion Animal Ethology Practical insights into behavior, physiology and human/animal bond for animal-care professionals – Atlanta, Georgia – April 2009
  
• Pia Silvani – Play, aggression and saying no, for trainers and behaviorists – Indianapolis, Indiana – April 2009
• Canine CPR/First Aid (recertified) - Dr Spiecer - Indianapolis, Indiana - Winter 2009
• Sam Malatesta – Behavioral and skills training camp 10-month program of training.– Indianapolis, Indiana – Certified February 2009
• Dr. Ray Coppinger – Battleground, Indiana -  Evolution of Canines and Behavioral Ecology – November 2008
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference – Louisville Kentucky - October 2008
• Ken McCort - Battleground, Indiana  - Training methods of philosophy. Body Language and structure - July 2008
• Karen London  & Patricia McConnell, PhD – Canine Play and Both Ends of the Leash Seminar – Madison, Wisconsin – May 2008
• Nathan Winograd - Seminar – Implementation of rescue and methodology. Indianapolis, Indiana – April 2008
• Sam Malatesta – Animal Protection Association, Clarksville, Indiana March 2008
• Dr. Ray Coppinger - Battleground, Indiana – Evolution of Canines and  Behavioral Ecology – November 2007
• Suzanne Clothier - Burnsville, Minnesota – Advanced Training – November 2007
• Nathan Winograd - Speaking - Redemption: The Myth of the Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America. Indianapolis, Indiana – October 2007
• Patricia McConnell, PhD – For the Love of a Dog Seminar Naperville, Illinois – September 2007
• Ken McCort - Battleground, Indiana - Training methods of philosophy Body Language and structure - September 2007
• Petfinder and Petco Foundation Seminar – Behavior, Placement and Promotion of rescued animals. Featuring Sue Sternberg. Fort Wayne,
  Indiana – August 2007
• Suzanne Clothier - Roanoke, Virginia – Relationship Based Training Methodology - July 2007
• John Rogerson United Kingdom - Indianapolis, Indiana - Breeding, Temperament, Raising Dogs, Aggression and Aggression
  Prevention - May 2007
• Suzanne Clothier - Battle Ground, Indiana - Umwelt, Ethology, Relationships with Animals - May2007
• Sue Sternberg - Indianapolis, Indiana - Bite/ Temperament Assessment, Dog/Dog Behaviors and Behavior Observations  - March 2007
• Jan Fennell - Scunthorpe, England - (Invitation required) Pack leadership intensive - November 2006
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Crime Scene Preservation Seminar – Indianapolis, Indiana – Summer 2006
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA- Incident Command 100 & Incident Command 200 Certification - Indianapolis, Indiana – Summer 2006
• Jan Fennell - Chicago, Illinois - Survival instincts an pack leadership in Dogs - Spring 2006
• Wolf Park - Dr. Erich Klinghammer, Monty Sloan and  Pat Goodman - Battle Ground, Indiana – Wolf Behavior Intensive during mating season –
  February 2006
• Cesar Millan Seminar - New Albany, Ohio - 2006
• Sylvia Bishop – Dog Obedience Training Intensive – Indianapolis, Indiana – Summer 2005
• Canine CPR/First Aid - Dr Spiecer - Indianapolis, Indiana - Summer 2005
• Dr. Marty Becker – Dog Talk Conference – Indianapolis, Indiana – February 2005
• Rich Strong’s Super Novice (multiple courses) - Indianapolis Indiana 2004 & 2005.
• BFA - Indiana University - Visual Communications
  
• Own and operate Design Company Since - 1999 (Reduced Client base in 2006 to better serve IDOG)
  
• Adjunct Professior - Indiana University - 1999-2000

Speaking, Honors and Other   
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• June 2011 –  Bark at Brad – Podcast – Meet the Breed “expert”
• June 2011  – IDOG Seminar teaching 2 days
• April 2009 – Newsweek Magazine – Quoted in article regarding puppy mills.
• February 2009 – Fox 59 Morning News –  Live TV Interview
• January 2009 – The Christian Science Monitor – Quoted in article
• January 2009 – The New York Times – Quoted in article
• Summer 2008 – Austin Texas - Rescue Prevention and Procedures Seminar – Speaker
• Spring 2008 – Durham, North Carolina – Rescue Dog Integration Seminar - Speaker
• Summer 2007 - Pet Fest - Speaker - Therapy Dogs
• Summer 2007 - Hamilton County Humane Society - Speaker - Rescue Dogs
• Winter 2007 -  Fox 59 News –“Designer Dogs” feature
• Summer 2006, Contributor to “Goldendoodles”  Kennel Club Books
• 2006 Contributor to “The Definitive Goldendoodle Book” Author: Edie Mckenzie
• Winter 2006 - Dog Talk Conference Speaker (Animal Rescue Aftermath of Katrina)
• Summer 2005 - The Today Show – “Designer Dogs” feature, New York
  2005 Contributor to “The Definitive Labradoodle Book” Author: Edie Mckenzie
• Fall 2005, Katrina Rescue - Lamar-Dixon, New Orleans - Organizer of 1,200 dogs, 300 In-take daily
• Winter 2003 & 2005 - Gallery Shows - Westcott  Gallery Indianapolis Indiana
• 1995 - Designer - Circle Center Mall Mural,Indianapolis, Indiana Captivating Quilts - (World’s largest mural) Finalist Design - A Tribute to Architecture - Honorable Mention Design - Celestial Beauty