NY Clever K9 Inc

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Qualifications

Education

• BA Psychology Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
• She studied and received her certification as an Dog Trainer, Canine Behavior Counselor and Canine Behavior Specialist through the Animal Behavior Center of New York and The Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors
• She received her certification as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer CPDT-KA Knowledge Assessed from the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers.
• American Kennel Club registered evaluator and administrator of their Canine Good Citizen Test

Certificates, Licenses

• Fully certified Canine Behavior Specialist, Canine Behavior Counselor & Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA, CBC.
• Ms. Shusterich is an American Kennel Club registered evaluator and administrator of their Canine Good Citizen Test

Experience

• Over 10 years. Along with possessing a natural ability and insight into dogs, Christina has devoted herself to the study and experiences most effective in understanding, training and resolving behavior problems in dogs and in helping people to effectively communicate with their dogs. Christina is known for her expertise in treating effectively all behavior problems in dogs, working with all dog breeds, all dog ages and any and all handicaps/challenges in dog or owner. In addition to her own business, she has spent over 8 years as a devoted shelter and rescue work volunteer and has conducted countless behavioral evaluations as well as provided training and treatment of behavior problems in dogs prior to and after adoption, thereby increasing each dog's adoptability and helping to secure their permanent residence in their new homes.

Awards

• Named Best Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist in Queens Tribune Best of Queens 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.

Publications

• Appeared as a Canine Behavior Specialist in the international A&E series Bloodwork, episodes "Canine Crime Solvers" and "Hidden Graves"; appeared on TV's CBS News and Inside Edition as a Pet Behavior Expert, quoted in NY Newsday, Northwest Herald, Daily News, AOL Paw Nation, amNewYork; published by Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors, published nationally in Animal Wellness magazine, 23 of Christina's Tips published in the 2010 book "The Association Of Pet Dog Trainers Top Tips from Top Trainers", Spokesperson for **** Pet Fitness and Nutrition Campaign, appearing live on The Frank Truatt radio morning show