Virtual Dog Training and Behavior Modification

Christie graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Natural Science with a Bachelor’s in Zoology and a Concentration in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology in December 1998. After graduating, Christie attended North State Canine Academy in Sanford, North Carolina (February 1999) where she received her Master Trainer’s Certification in Professional Pet Obedience and Behavior Modification. Her first National Certification occurred via the Association of Professional Dog Trainers in 2005, when she passed her CPDT for the first time. Most recently, Christie passed the standardized exams to earn the titles Certified Professional Dog Trainer (for the second time) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine.

Christie worked with Kern Road Veterinary Clinic in Fowlerville, MI from May of 1997 to March 2008 where she created the behavior programs that led to clinical referrals from other Mid-Michigan Veterinarians. During the summer of 2002, she ran an obedience and Police K9 kennel in Maryland where she was the primary handler for pet dogs and imported police dogs.

Since acquiring her first competition dog in 1999, Christie has titled in Obedience, Protection, and agility. Her diversified training experience, coupled with a strong veterinary technical assistance background, makes her well suited to address your pet’s every need. Christie also owns Thunderhawk Canine Dog Training in Middle Tennessee.