Meet the Team
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Tracy Krulik
Managing Editor, Lead Writer
Founder of iSpeakDog, professional writer, honors graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and certified separation anxiety trainer, Tracy's writing can be found in publications including The Washington Post, The Bark magazine, APDT's Chronicle of the Dog, Mind Body Green, Whole Life Times magazine, and the online community Rewire Me. She lives in Ashburn, Virginia. with her husband, Tom, and her rescue pup, Emma the Beagle. Visit her website to learn more.
Managing Editor, Lead Writer
Founder of iSpeakDog, professional writer, honors graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and certified separation anxiety trainer, Tracy's writing can be found in publications including The Washington Post, The Bark magazine, APDT's Chronicle of the Dog, Mind Body Green, Whole Life Times magazine, and the online community Rewire Me. She lives in Ashburn, Virginia. with her husband, Tom, and her rescue pup, Emma the Beagle. Visit her website to learn more.
Kelly Shutt
Creative Director, Editor, Writer
Kelly is a coach and mentor for The Academy for Dog Trainers and co-owner of All Dogs Go To Kevin in Akron, Ohio. Prior to moving to Ohio, she created and managed a brand new behavior and training department for The Louisiana SPCA -- the municipal shelter for the city of New Orleans. She shares her life with her partner, Kevin Duggan, their three dogs and furless puppy, Dexter.
Creative Director, Editor, Writer
Kelly is a coach and mentor for The Academy for Dog Trainers and co-owner of All Dogs Go To Kevin in Akron, Ohio. Prior to moving to Ohio, she created and managed a brand new behavior and training department for The Louisiana SPCA -- the municipal shelter for the city of New Orleans. She shares her life with her partner, Kevin Duggan, their three dogs and furless puppy, Dexter.
Jean Donaldson
Founder, The Academy for Dog Trainers
Jean Donaldson is the founder and principle instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers, long considered the Harvard for dog trainers. She is one of the top dog trainers in the world and has lectured extensively in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Jean's books on behavior and training--including her seminal work, The Culture Clash-- have won numerous awards.
Founder, The Academy for Dog Trainers
Jean Donaldson is the founder and principle instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers, long considered the Harvard for dog trainers. She is one of the top dog trainers in the world and has lectured extensively in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Jean's books on behavior and training--including her seminal work, The Culture Clash-- have won numerous awards.
Lori Nanan
Webinar Instructor, Editor, Writer
Lori is the founder of Your Pit Bull and You and runs projects for The Academy for Dog Trainers. Until recently, Lori served as the Canine Behavior and Education Coordinator at the Women's Humane Society in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. and has a passion for helping shelter animals in general--pit bulls in particular. She lives in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Paul, and her dog, Hazel, who is her inspiration and best friend.
Webinar Instructor, Editor, Writer
Lori is the founder of Your Pit Bull and You and runs projects for The Academy for Dog Trainers. Until recently, Lori served as the Canine Behavior and Education Coordinator at the Women's Humane Society in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. and has a passion for helping shelter animals in general--pit bulls in particular. She lives in New Hope, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Paul, and her dog, Hazel, who is her inspiration and best friend.
Kristi Benson
Editor, Writer
Kristi lives in central Manitoba, Canada, where she is the owner of Kristi Benson Dog Training. In addition to teaching classes and taking clients, Kristi enjoys skijoring and running her own sled dogs. In her spare time she fosters, trains, and re-homes rescue racing sled dogs. Kristi is an avid blogger and is on staff at The Academy for Dog Trainers as a coach, webinar organizer, and mentor.
Editor, Writer
Kristi lives in central Manitoba, Canada, where she is the owner of Kristi Benson Dog Training. In addition to teaching classes and taking clients, Kristi enjoys skijoring and running her own sled dogs. In her spare time she fosters, trains, and re-homes rescue racing sled dogs. Kristi is an avid blogger and is on staff at The Academy for Dog Trainers as a coach, webinar organizer, and mentor.
Casey McGee
Editor, Writer
Casey owns Upward Hound Dog Training in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. She is an Honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers as well as Malena DeMartini's separation anxiety certification program. Casey lives with her partner and three beautiful dogs in rural Wisconsin, and took to dog training after a career working to reform the way the criminal justice system responds to sexual assault and domestic violence.
Editor, Writer
Casey owns Upward Hound Dog Training in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. She is an Honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers as well as Malena DeMartini's separation anxiety certification program. Casey lives with her partner and three beautiful dogs in rural Wisconsin, and took to dog training after a career working to reform the way the criminal justice system responds to sexual assault and domestic violence.
Sarah Pennington
Editor, Writer
Sarah is a coach and mentor at The Academy for Dog Trainers. She also runs her own dog training business, Yaletown Dog Training and volunteers with the British Columbia SPCA. A Montreal native, Sarah moved to Vancouver in 1985. She and her husband share their home with two rescue dogs--a Pekingese mix and a Whippet cross.
Editor, Writer
Sarah is a coach and mentor at The Academy for Dog Trainers. She also runs her own dog training business, Yaletown Dog Training and volunteers with the British Columbia SPCA. A Montreal native, Sarah moved to Vancouver in 1985. She and her husband share their home with two rescue dogs--a Pekingese mix and a Whippet cross.
Erik Tamm
Technical Advisor
Erik lives in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, where he splits his time between dog training and software development. Prior to getting involved in volunteering and dog training in Hong Kong, Erik worked in various countries around the world as a software developer. Erik is an Honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers.
Technical Advisor
Erik lives in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, where he splits his time between dog training and software development. Prior to getting involved in volunteering and dog training in Hong Kong, Erik worked in various countries around the world as a software developer. Erik is an Honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers.
Agnes Archibong
Web and Graphic Designer
Agnes is a graduate of the University of Miami, where she received her B.S. in advertising. Her love for dogs grew immensely upon meeting a very energetic and fluffy teacup Pomeranian and continued as she logged more than 80 hours volunteering at an animal shelter. Agnes currently lives in Houston Tx. Visit her portfolio to see more of her work.
Web and Graphic Designer
Agnes is a graduate of the University of Miami, where she received her B.S. in advertising. Her love for dogs grew immensely upon meeting a very energetic and fluffy teacup Pomeranian and continued as she logged more than 80 hours volunteering at an animal shelter. Agnes currently lives in Houston Tx. Visit her portfolio to see more of her work.
Cartoon Buffy
iSpeakDog Spokespup and Tour Guide
Modeled after Jean Donaldson's beloved Chow Buffy (see photo above), Cartoon Buffy is a Lili Chin original drawing. When not inspiring others to speak Dog, Cartoon Buffy enjoys a good game of tug, burying dental chews between couch cushions, and dressing up in bridal wear. She can't wait until the day that her future sibling — Cartoon Emma the Beagle — is born.
iSpeakDog Spokespup and Tour Guide
Modeled after Jean Donaldson's beloved Chow Buffy (see photo above), Cartoon Buffy is a Lili Chin original drawing. When not inspiring others to speak Dog, Cartoon Buffy enjoys a good game of tug, burying dental chews between couch cushions, and dressing up in bridal wear. She can't wait until the day that her future sibling — Cartoon Emma the Beagle — is born.
Contributors
Allison Colette Lamminen
Writer
A graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers and a Malena DeMartini trained Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Allison launched her private business, Allison Lamminen Dog Training, in 2016, and trains dogs at the Dakota Pet Hospital in Lakeville, Minnesota. Allison lives in South-Central Minnesota with her partner, Michael, and her two dogs, Auggie, a Corgi mix, and Valentino, a Pit Bull.
Writer
A graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers and a Malena DeMartini trained Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Allison launched her private business, Allison Lamminen Dog Training, in 2016, and trains dogs at the Dakota Pet Hospital in Lakeville, Minnesota. Allison lives in South-Central Minnesota with her partner, Michael, and her two dogs, Auggie, a Corgi mix, and Valentino, a Pit Bull.
Sylvie Martin
Editor
Sylvie Martin is a graduate from Jean Donaldson's The Academy for Dog Trainers and prides herself on being part of the modern, humane, and science-based animal training community. She is fully committed to using force- and fear-free training methods for the benefit of dogs and humans. Sylvie runs her own dog training and behavior consulting business, Crosspaws, in Melbourne, Australia.
Editor
Sylvie Martin is a graduate from Jean Donaldson's The Academy for Dog Trainers and prides herself on being part of the modern, humane, and science-based animal training community. She is fully committed to using force- and fear-free training methods for the benefit of dogs and humans. Sylvie runs her own dog training and behavior consulting business, Crosspaws, in Melbourne, Australia.
Zazie Todd, Ph.D.
Editor
Zazie has a PhD in Psychology, an MFA Creative Writing, and a CTC from The Academy for Dog Trainers. She writes about the science of people's relationship with their pets at her blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and elsewhere. Zazie volunteers at the BC SPCA. Originally from Leeds, UK, Zazie now lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, their Australian Shepherd, and two cats.
Editor
Zazie has a PhD in Psychology, an MFA Creative Writing, and a CTC from The Academy for Dog Trainers. She writes about the science of people's relationship with their pets at her blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and elsewhere. Zazie volunteers at the BC SPCA. Originally from Leeds, UK, Zazie now lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, their Australian Shepherd, and two cats.
Allison Wells
Editor
Allison Wells is a professional dog trainer, certified in Training and Counseling (CTC) through The Academy for Dog Trainers. She is the creator and owner of I Love Your Dog, and lives in Haliburton, Ontario, with her two rescue dogs, Shadow the Husky mix and Morvo the Border Collie.
Editor
Allison Wells is a professional dog trainer, certified in Training and Counseling (CTC) through The Academy for Dog Trainers. She is the creator and owner of I Love Your Dog, and lives in Haliburton, Ontario, with her two rescue dogs, Shadow the Husky mix and Morvo the Border Collie.
Campaign Development and Outreach
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Leslie Monreal
Messaging and Public Relations Leslie is a communications and media relations strategist who spent most of her career working for large global companies, including IBM and DHL. In her quest for better work/life balance, she left the corporate world and opened her own PR consultancy in 2015. But her real job is raising two young daughters and two frisky cats, Boomer and Ziggy, with her husband, Kurt. |
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David M. Smith
Messaging and Public Relations Chief Communications Officer for the Humane Rescue Alliance, David has an extensive background in public relations, brand development, advocacy, and issues management, largely in the LGBT community. David, originally from Los Angeles, Ca., lives with his husband Javier Miranda in Washington, D.C. They, along with their cat K2, are avid Washington Nationals fans and frequently visit Javier's native home in Spain. |
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Alexandra Dilley
Shelter Input and Outreach Alexandra is the director of animal behavior and training at the Humane Rescue Alliance, overseeing all behavior and welfare programs at the shelter's two Washington, D.C. locations. She also runs HRA's prison dog program, where inmates at a maximum security prison train shelter dogs who need extra attention to get adopted. Alexandra has a master's degree in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College, CUNY and is completing her CTC certification through The Academy for Dog Trainers. |
