Michelle L. Douglas, CPDT, CDBC

Membership Relations and Communications Committee Advisor

Michelle L. Douglas, CPDT, CDBC

Michelle Douglas, CPDT, CDBC formed THE REFINED CANINE, LLC and began training dogs and their people in 1997.  The Refined Canine, LLC utilizes positive training methods, which are family and dog friendly, FUN and proven to work.  Michelle offers group classes, private lessons and behavior consultations; she is a Presenter for the Dogs & Storks™ Program, an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator and a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College.  She has published articles on various aspects of owning and training dogs and is a featured author in the book The Dog Trainer’s Resource, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection.  Michelle has been featured in major local media and is a regular guest on the top-rated local morning radio show: ‘Chaz & AJ in the morning’ on 99.1 FM WPLR in New Haven CT.

Michelle has been a full member of the APDT since 1998.  She has served on the MCC/MRC Committee since 1999 and was Chair of the MRS Committee from 2002-2004, until it was merged into the MRC Committee.  As Chair, Michelle played a key role in volunteer development, including the creation of a centralized volunteer database.  She is also a Certified Member of the IAABC and is serving on the Standards Commission with that organization.  Michelle also volunteers with several animal rescue groups.

E-mail: refinedk9@yahoo.com

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