Kim Anne PaciottiKim Paciotti CPDT-KA, founder of Training Canines, LLC specializes in early puppy development. Kim is a certified trainer with the Council of Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and many refer to her as a Canine Scientist, and Puppy Specialis. Kim is also a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She is a graduate of Highland Canine Training in both on and off-leash obedience. Kim continued her education at Animal Behavior College for training rescue and shelter dogs. She completed the Dog Cognition & Emotion course offered by Brian Hare at Duke University. Being an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, she knows what is expected to pass this test. Kim is an approved evaluator for the National Therapy Dog Registry, and an official mentor trainer for CATCH trainers academy. Her research within the field of puppy training led Kim to cre-ate The Empowered Puppy Program, an exciting approach to training the whole puppy-mentally, physically, and socially. Kim believes that solving the ongoing issue of dog surrenders to shelters and rescues begins with a solid foundation in puppy-hood. Kim's research has proven over and over that training puppies from an early age, and to their individual personalities, stops unwanted behaviors before they begin and builds a strong relationship between dog and owner. It is her desire to change the way people understand and 'do' training by teaching them that it's about working with your lifestyle and your puppy, not against them. Kim is passionate about changing the world one puppy at a time! Read More Read Less