Laura
Christiansen, CPDT
Owner/Director/Trainer
Laura
has been working with animals and people for over 25 years.
She began as an apprentice instructor/ behavioral counselor
at Trainers Academy for Behavioral Sciences in Michigan. Laura
taught at the academy for over 5 years before coming out to
San Diego to start her own dog training school, Canine Learning
Centers. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers,
The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
and the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Laura is very familiar with pet nutrition, has
a background in elementary education and taught a dog safety
program for children at local schools. She is also
the Canine Evaluator for the Pet Therapy Program at Scripps
Memorial Hospital, La Jolla.
Marcia
Wigdahl, CPDT
Trainer
Marcia has been contract training for Canine Learning Centers
since 1992 and teaches puppy, beginner, and brush-up classes.
She has trained with many of the finest domestic and international
behaviorists and animal trainers. Marcia believes that successfully
trained dogs have humans who use calm, clear leadership and good
management of the dog's environment and time. Marcia is a member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the International Association
of Canine Professionals. She is a registered Dental Hygienist
and a practicing fine artist with a B.A. in Fine Arts painting.
She regularly exhibits her work in San Diego.
Julie
Kroonenburg, CPDT Trainer
Julie
began working with animals at a young age. She spent her youth
riding and taking care of horses as a member of the United States
Pony Club. After college Julie decided to pursue her love for
animals by attending America's Teaching Zoo where she earned a
degree in exotic animal training and management. Julie has worked
with a variety of animal species including lions, bobcats, primates
and eagles. As one of our contract instructors Julie enjoys teaching
people how to work with and better understand their canine companions.