Barbara T. Dwyer
bs, animal behavior therapy
cbcc-ka, cpdt-ksa, ctc, cap2, cas
1669 Norfolk Road • Torrington, CT 06790
phone: (860) 310-4048 or (925) 285-1607
e-mail: • www.SeeSpotStay.com
Areas of Study and Interest: Animal behavior, adaptation, learning and welfare
Experience
2003-present See Spot Stay, behavior specialist and trainer
2008-2014 Instructor, Vallejo Dog Training Club
2006-2014 Behavioral Assessments, Contra Costa County Animal Control
2010-2012 Avian trainer (psittacids) Roddie's Feed Store
2005-2013 Fostercare Volunteer, East Bay SPCA
2005-2008 Dog Trainer, City of Concord
2004-2007 Volunteer, Canine Behavioral Assessments, Contra Costa County Animal Control
1997-2004 Obedience Instructor, Mount Diablo Dog Training Club
1993-2003 Chairwoman, Dalmatian Club of Northern California Rescue
Additional Experience:
· 2016 Director: Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club
· 2016 Presentation, Reading Canine, Simsbury, CT
· 2016 Presentation, How Dogs Learn, Simsbury, CT
· 2016 Presentation: Reading Canine, Torrington, CT
· 2015 Member, CCPDT Exam Committee
· 2015 Presentation: Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club
· 2014 Presentation: American Federation of Aviculture, Can Enhancing the Welfare of Psittacines in an Avian Specialty Store Reduce Time to Sale
· 2014 Presentation: Vallejo DTC, Advanced Training
· 2014 Presentation: Gualala, CA, Advanced Training
· 2014 Presentation: Clayton, CA, Dog Parks
· 2013 Presentation: Clayton California, Stimulation
· 2011 Presentation: Dog Parks: Staying Safe while Having Fun, Clayton, CA
· 2010 Presentations: Behavior, Learning and Training for Parrots, Contra Costa Avian
· 2010 Presentation: Behavior, Learning and Training, seminar for dog professionals
· 2010 Presentation: Puppies: How to help your puppy clients and owners? Four Corners Veterinary Hospital
· 2008 Volunteer, Oakland Zoo
· 2007 Presentation for Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, "Speaking in Canine"
· 2007 Presentation for eighth grade students with A. Phelps, keeper, Oakland Zoo, "Learning Canine, or Bovine or Porcupine"
· 2006 Presentation, Oakland Zoo Interns and Keepers, "Learning Theory"
· 2006 Presentation for East Bay SPCA dog trainers, "Reading Canine"
· 2006 Presentation for East Bay SPCA dog trainers, "Learning Theory"
· 3 Companion Dog titles and 2 Companion Dog Excellent titles on 3 dogs as well as a Road Dog title. This title is awarded by the Dalmatian Club of American for completing a 12.5-mile course on horseback with dog obedience.
· Officer and Director, Contra Costa Avian Society
· Officer and Director, Concord Mount Diablo Trail Ride Association
· Officer and Director, the Dalmatian Club of Northern California
· Officer and Director, Mount Diablo Dog Training Club
Education and Certifications
2012 BSc in Animal Behavior Therapy, Ethology Institute - Cambridge, UK
Multiple species study in ethology, physiology, evolution, learning theory, training and problem behavior
resolution including practical exams with three species, horses, parrots and dogs, completed thesis on
the economic and behavioral affect of an early socialization and training program for psittacines (parrots) at an avian specialty pet store
2013 Certified Behavior Counselor, Canine, CCPDT
2012 Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge and Skills Assessed, CCPDT
2010 Certified Avian Specialist, PIJAC
CAP2 Certified with Distinction (Kay Laurence), level 2 clicker instructor
2005 Certified Canine First Aid
2004 Certified Professional Dog Training – Knowledge Assessed, CCPDT
2003 Certified Trainer and Counselor, Graduate, San Francisco SFPCA Dog Trainers Academy (240 hours)
Internship San Francisco SPCA - Dog Aggression (240 hours)
Related Seminars (partial listing)
2016 Dodman, Nicholas. Dogs on the Couch (diagnosis, treatment, medication)
2016 Ramirez, Ken, Advanced Training
2015 McCort, Kent. A brief look at arousal in dogs
2014 APDT annual conference, full session
2014 AFA annual conference, full session
2014 CHRIP Seminar, Price, Csaky, Varella and Baker
2014 Barbara Heidenreich Seminar
2014 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dangerous Dog Conference
2013 Steve and Jen White, Raising the Bar
2013 Clicker Expo 2013, San Bruno, full session
2012 Mark Hagen, Hagen Avian Research Institute
2011 Barbara Heidenreich, Living with and training Companion Parrots
2010 Mellissa Bain, DVM, UC Davis
2010 Working with Companion Parrots, Susan Friedman, PhD, Brian Speer, DVM, Scott Echols, DVM
2010 UC Davis Behavioral Medicine Symposium
2009 Risk Assessment of Aggressive Animals, Suzanne Hetts, PhD, CAAB, Daniel Estep, PhD, CAAB
2009 Behavior History Taking Skills, Suzanne Hetts, PhD, CAAB, Daniel Estep, PhD, CAAB
2009 Living & Learning with Animals, parts 1 and 2, Susan Friedman, PhD
2009 APDT Conference, full session
2009 Avian Training and Behavior, Barbara Heidenrich
2009 Microshaping, Kay Laurence
2008 Temperament Testing, SF SPCA, Jean Donaldson & John Buginas
2007 Ethology, Critical Thinking, Evolution, Thesis Advisor, Roger Abrantes, PhD Ethology Institute, UK
2007 Learning Theory and Canine Behavior, K. Ulrich, MS, Etologisk Institut, DK
2007 Equine Problem Behavior, Bettina Hveidenmose, Etologisk Institut, DK
2007 Rosales-Ruiz, J. and Snyder, K. "Constructional Aggression Treatment"
2007 UC Davis Equine Medicine and Behavioral Symposium
2007 Canine First Aid and CPR, Lisa Clifton-Bumpass
2007 Horsemanship Clinic, Richard Winters
2007 Advanced Horsemanship Clinic, Richard Winters
2007 UC Davis Behavioral Medicine Symposium, Aggression
2007 Clicker Expo, Los Angeles, full session
2006 Clicker Workshop, Kay Laurence
2006 Human and Canine Body Language, Roger Abrantes, PhD
2006 New Perspectives on Canine Behavior: Emotion Training, Patricia McConnell, PhD, Steve White
2006 UC Davis Third Annual Behavior Symposium, Compulsive Disorders in multiple species
2006 2-days Aggressive Dogs, Donaldson, Clifton-Bumpass, King, Moeller and Phairas
2005 APDT Conference, full session, San Jose, California
2005 UC Davis Second Annual Behavior Symposium
2004 The Biology of Aggression, Jean Donaldson and Lisa Clifton-Bumpass
2004 Open Paw Seminar Series, Ian Dunbar, DVM, PhD
Memberships:
American Federation of Aviculturists
Association of Professional Dog Trainers, professional member
International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club
Southern New England Brittany Club