The Out Of Control Dog Summit schedule

Shade Whitesel has been training and competing in dog sports since she was a kid. Always curious in how dogs learn, she teaches people how to get along with their dogs in all behavior things, as well as competing in the sports of IGP and AKC Obedience.
Though Shade is owned by highly motivated working line German Shepherds and is known currently for her toy skills and marker cues classes, (Online through Fenzi dog sports academy and in physical seminars) she especially enjoys teaching foundation skills to all manner of dogs and their people. Good training and learning starts at the beginning with clear reinforcement and motivation for both parties.

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Samantha Adams is the owner and head trainer of Kentucky Dog Training LLC. With over 11 years of experience in dog training and competing in a variety of dog sports, Sam is one of just 6 handlers to qualify to represent the United States in the world championships of the sport of IGP. She has trained over 1000 dogs through her board and train program, and has also worked as a veterinary assistant and kennel manager. Sam is an AKC CGC Evaluator, UKC SPOT Evaluator, and IACP Dog Trainer Foundation Certified.

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Renee is a multi-certified, degree level qualified dog behavior consultant and trainer who specializes in guiding dog guardians on how to understand, manage and resolve fear-based behaviors such as aggression and reactivity. She is the head consultant and founder of R+Dogs, which offers expert virtual coaching and support to clients all over the globe. Renee also hosts DogLogical, a podcast which demystifies dog behavior and training for the average dog guardian. She has a passion for all things dog, but is especially passionate about ethics and welfare.

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Amanda Gagnon is an anthrozoologist, dog trainer, and dog behavior consultant. She is the founder and training director of Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, where she teaches group classes, private training sessions, online courses, and apprenticeship programs. Amanda is also co-founder and Chief Training Officer at Gentle Beast, where she develops dog training products, apps, toys, and equipment. She has a masters degree in Anthrozoology. She is certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

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Jo-Rosie makes up one third of The School of Canine Science, an online school that teaches more that 20,000 dog trainers internationally. Jo-Rosie is an animal behaviorist with a degree in applied psychology and a post graduate in behavior. Jo initially worked for a large rescue organization before moving to a private behavior clinic where she spent her time mainly working with section 1 and 3 dangerous dogs, resulting in her becoming an independent expert witness.

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Holly Blakney is a dog trainer, animal talent agent and studio trainer with over 22 years of professional experience specializing in family dog training, puppy raising, behavior modification and animal actors. Instruction is offered virtually, in person privately and through a positive based board & train program for dogs that meet enrollment requirements. She has competed in competition obedience, rally, agility and herding as well as training and certifying dogs in pet therapy for various organizations and participating in and evaluating badges for Dog Scouts. Certifications passed include CPDT-KSA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge and Skills Assessed) , VSPDT (Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer) as well as being an Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the AKC. Holly currently resides in South Florida with her four dogs, three cats and five year old human.

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Kamal Fernandez is an internationally renowned dog trainer, author and World Championship Level Sports dog coach. With over 31 years experience in the world of dogs and dog training, Kamal has helped promote the use of reinforcement based methodology to train dogs from unruly pets to Crufts winners. He has competed at the highest level in dog sports, and speaks at conferences and delivers seminars all over the world.

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Dr Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer who invented and popularized off-leash puppy training and socialization classes, hosted 6 seasons of the Dogs with Dunbar television program in the UK, and has also written several dog training books and produced numerous dog training videos. He heads up the Dunbar Training Academy where you can find Easy, Effective & Enjoyable Dog Training Techniques. He is the trainer’s trainer, and undoubtedly one of the most respected in the dog trainers world.

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Ness Jones is a Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behaviour Consultant, a Canine Behaviour Practitioner and has a Diploma in Canine Behaviour. Ness is Certified in Applied Canine Ethology from the Ethology Institute and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She is a Canine Myofunctional Therapist (dog masseur), Small Animal Nutritionist and holds a Diploma as a Small Animal Naturopath.

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Andrea is the author of numerous books, including Dog-Friendly Dog Training and Barron’s Dog Training Bible. She is a pet expert for Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Today Show, and has served on the board of directors of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Pets for Patriots, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and Animal Haven Shelter. Andrea’s school is based in NYC.

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Doggy Dan is a dog behaviorist, author and TV celebrity in his home country of New Zealand as well as the creator of The Online Dog Trainer online program which has been used by over 88,000 dog lovers. His revolutionary training methods are focussed around establishing the much forgotten bond between human and dog… In his words ‘Once you connect with a dog and set up a healthy relationship, up to 80% of the issues will just disappear WITHOUT the use of any food treats or corrections.’

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Jo-Rosie makes up one third of The School of Canine Science, an online school that teaches more that 20,000 dog trainers internationally. Jo-Rosie is an animal behaviorist with a degree in applied psychology and a post graduate in behavior. Jo initially worked for a large rescue organization before moving to a private behavior clinic where she spent her time mainly working with section 1 and 3 dangerous dogs, resulting in her becoming an independent expert witness.

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Teoti Anderson is a professional dog trainer with over 26 years of experience. She is the Vice President of A Dog's Best Friend in Florida and the author of several dog training books. Teoti is a past president of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (USA) and a regular speaker at international conferences on canine behavior. She is also a regular columnist for Modern Dog magazine and a volunteer in pet therapy for over two decades.

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Dr Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer who invented and popularized off-leash puppy training and socialization classes, hosted 6 seasons of the Dogs with Dunbar television program in the UK, and has also written several dog training books and produced numerous dog training videos. He heads up the Dunbar Training Academy where you can find Easy, Effective & Enjoyable Dog Training Techniques. He is the trainer’s trainer, and undoubtedly one of the most respected in the dog trainers world.

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Matt Beisner is the founder of THE ZEN DOG and host of the show "Dog: Impossible" on Disney+. He is certified as a CPDT-KA and LFDM-T and dedicates himself to helping dogs and their owners navigate challenges using positive behavior change. He believes "What’s good for a dog is good for the world" and serves as an ambassador of the Texas Humane Network. He lives in Austin with his family and dogs.

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Meet Melissa "MJ" Viera, a dog training expert and instructor based in Massachusetts. She established MJ's Pet Training Academy in 2013, which combines creativity, drills, and games for a fun and effective learning experience for both human and pet students. MJ also breeds standard poodles for companionship and service roles and provides instruction that appeals to all learning styles with her own dogs.

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Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases.He is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression.

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