LEEA FORAN, CDBC, CPDT
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LEEA FORAN, CDBC, CPDT-KA established Foranimals, LLC in 1996 in Western Massachusetts (Berkshires) in response to the growing needs of pet owners for quality, dependable training and personalized support for problem behavior.
Leea is a long-standing member of the premier professional training organizations-the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and has earned the titles of Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). She is also a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner, Level II, and a Reiki II practitioner. Leea is the only trainer in Western Mass. to have completed the Instructor Training Course and the Advanced Instructor Training Course. Both are intensive trainings, highly respected in the professional dog training world. Leea is a mentor for new trainers through the Animal Behavior College, Inc.; a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with the American Kennel Club; and an American Red Cross Pet First Aid Instructor. She has years of experience as a veterinary technician and holds a degree in Animal Behavior. She has studied with many of the leading professionals in the field and is committed to ongoing education and training to enhance her knowledge and skills. To improve the well being of dogs without homes, Leea volunteers her time weekly as a behavior consultant and Enrichment Committee member at the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in Pittsfield, MA. Leea brings to her group classes, workshops and private training 25 years of experience as a personal growth educator, counselor, and bodyworker at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Leea's guiding principle for Foranimals is to deepen the understanding and bond between people and animals through positive, respectful treatment and training.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations:
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Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
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International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
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Pet Sitters International
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TTEAM Training and Animal Ambassadors International
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Delta Society
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American Kennel Club
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American Red Cross
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Animal Behavior College, Inc.
Leea and all assistants working with her are insured.
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