About The Loose Leash Academy
Meet your Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
Joann Rechtine, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FDM, MS, MPH, RN
As a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer with over 20 years in the dog training industry helping dog owners and professionals, Joann’s goal is to help dogs suffering with separation anxiety to recover while allowing dog owners to finally get their lives back.
In addition to her work as a separation anxiety specialist, Joann is certified through the Certification Council for Professional dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), a certified Family Dog Mediator, and a Fear FreeTM Certified Trainer. Initially receiving her formal education in dog training from world-renowned trainer Turid Rugaas’ International Dog Training Program - making Joann one of twelve US-based dog trainers to have received an International Certification in Dog Behavior.
A keen student of animal behavior with a commitment to ethical and humane training, Joann is constantly learning new ways of making the client’s lives more enjoyable with their dogs using only the most effective and scientifically valid methods.
A Leader in Education
Joann has over 25 years of experience organizing educational events, first for the medical field before applying her in-depth knowledge to the dog training profession.
Joann excels at educating and training people. She loves to see people have that “aha moment” when big concepts and hard work come together. As a Registered Nurse and an Adult Nurse Practitioner, she did everything from patient care & management, to running continuing education programs for medical professionals.
Joann organized educational events for dog training professionals in subjects like dog aggression, nose work, and separation anxiety. Joann is an expert at organizing events, and has planned everything from 1-hour seminars to multiple-day international conferences. These events attract dog trainers, behavior consultants, rescue and shelter workers, animal control officers, veterinarians, vet techs, groomers, among others from all over the world.
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