Kim Melanson

About

Kim is an experienced canine behavior consultant and trainer having worked with dogs, shelters, rescues and dog guardians since 2001. She was one of the members of the Center for Shelter Dogs, at the Animal Rescue League in Boston and was a Behavior Counselor at Save Dog in Sudbury. She currently teaches public dog training classes, performs behavior evaluations, and conducts behavioral and training consultations for shelters, rescues, animal control officers, non profits, educational institutions and dog guardians. She also writes, teaches and consults for non profits and educational institutions. She is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and holds a certificate in Canine Counseling from the San Francisco SPCA. In addition, Kim holds a BFA from the Museum of Fine Arts School, enjoys photography , and the art of animals and exploring in the woods with her two Australian Cattle Dogs and family. She builds on her education today by attending many of her colleagues’ and mentors ’ dog training and animal beha vior seminars, and through her own shelter and rescue consulting and private dog training expe riences.'