Narnia's goal is to help strengthen the bond between human and dog by providing a common language. Narnia provides family pet training and behavior consultation and modification using positive reinforcement.

Membership and Certifications

• Purdue University Certified in Animal Behavior Modification - 2000
• Member APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
• Delta Certified Pet Partner

Professional Education

Functional, Fresh, Fast Food for our Furry Friends - May 2008

by Dr. Karen Becker

Play Time: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - April 2008

by Pia Silvani

Throw Your Dog a Turnip - September 2007

by Claudine McAuliffe

For the Love of a Dog - The Biology of Emotion in Two Species - September 2007

by Patricia McConnell, PhD

Helping The Fearful Dog - March 2007

by Nicole Wilde

Coaching People To Train Their Dogs - 2006

by Terry Ryan

Training and Behavior - October 2005

by Pia Silvani

Training and Shelter Dog Seminar - March 2004

by Sue Sternberg

Advanced Canine Behavior - September 2003

by Patricia McConnell, PhD

The Skill Master: Becoming a Better Trainer - March 2003

by Pia Silvani

Play and Social Behavior, Biting & Fighting - 2003

The ABC's of Dog Training- Canine Aggression - 2002

by Chuck Tomkins and Ted Turner

False Killer Whale Interaction Program - March 2002

Sea World Florida

Mostly Training Workshop - March 2001

Advanced Training and Behavior - August 2001

by Sue Sternberg and Patricia McConnell, PhD

Training, Behavior and Healthy Dog Conference - March 2000

Proactive Positive Training Workshop, SeaWorld, Orlando FL - October 2000

by Chuck Tompkins and Thad Lacinak

Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification - 2000

by Purdue University

APDT Mini Conference - Chicago, IL - May 1999

The Art of Teaching People

Advanced Canine Behavior - March 1999

by Patricia McConnell, PhD

Handling Difficult Horses - 1998

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

APDT Fifth Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA - November 1998

Dog Behavior and Training Workshop - March 1998

by Terry Ryan

Advanced Canine Behavior - 1998

by Patricia McConnell, PhD

Dog and Wolf Behavior - 1997

by Terry Ryan

Wolf and Dog Behavior (Wolf Park) - 1997

Fears and Phobias and Compulsive Disorders - May 1997

by Dr. Wayne Hunthausen

APDT Third Annual Conference - Phoenix, AZ, - November 1996

Training People and Dogs in the Nineties

How to Make Your Classes User Friendly - March 1996

by Terry Ryan

Canine Aggression - 1996

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

Feline Behavior - 1996

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

Improving Training Skills - 1996

by Martyn Deeley and Jean Donaldson

APDT Second Annual Conference - November 1995

Canine Behavior - September 1995

by John Rogerson

Communication - 1995

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

Futura - 1995

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

APDT Annual Conference - 1994

Good Manners & Reliability - 1994

Home Alone - 1994

by Dr. Roger Abrantes

Don't Shoot the Dog - 1994

by Karen Pryor

Feline Behavior - 1993

by Mira Milani

Dr. Ian Dunbar - 1993