Owner and trainer, Barbara Nicholas began training and rehabilitating dogs as a rescue volunteer in 1996. She received her Master Trainer Certification from North State K-9 Academy in 1999 and has been training professionally since 2000. Barbara has studied a variety of behavior modification and training techniques from nationally renowned sea mammal trainers such as Karen Pryor, Thad Lacinak and Chuck Tompkins in addition to top dog trainers and behaviorists such as Dr. Ian Dunbar, Pamela Reid, PhD, Sue Sternberg and the UK’s John Rogerson. Continuing education is a priority for Barbara to stay on the cutting edge of shaping canine behavior using motivational training techniques.

Qualifications:

1999	North State Canine Academy Master Trainer Certification Course
	Karen Pryor Clicker Training Seminar
2000	Association of Pet Dog Trainers Regional Conference - Three Days of Education and Training
2001	Association of Pet Dog Trainers National Conference - Five Days of Education and Training
	All About Dogs Doggie Day Care Seminar
2002	Dr. Ian Dunbar Dog Behavior & Training Course
	Thad Lacinak & Chuck Tompkins Dog Training and Canine Aggression Seminar
	Sue Sternberg Temperament Testing and Aggression Seminar
2003	Pamela Reid, PhD Advanced Training Theory Seminar
	John Rogerson Behavior and Training Lecture
	Association of Pet Dog Trainers National Conference - Five Days of Education and Training
2004	Karen Pryor Clicker Training Expo - Three Days of Education and Training
2006	Association of Pet Dog Trainers National Conference - Five Days of Education and Training