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was a veterinarian and author who specialised in the training and control of dogs in the 1800s. *

Anne Rogers Clark Anne Rogers Clark (born January 6, 1929, Flushing, New York – died December 20, 2006, Wilmington, Delaware) was an American dog breeder and trainer and one of the few people licensed to judge all 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the Ame ...

, co-author of ''The International Encyclopedia of Dogs'' and first woman to win best in show at Westminster as a professional handler *

Ian Dunbar Ian Dunbar (born April 15, 1947) is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer. He received his veterinary degree and a Special Honours degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University), and a do ...

, a veterinarian, dog trainer, and writer *

Tamar Geller Tamar Geller is a dog trainer, a behavior expert, and a New York Times bestselling author who developed '"The Loved Dog" method of dog training. Known for her innovative method that is based in the intersection of brain science, personal developmen ...

, developer of "the Loved Dog" method of dog training * Frank Inn, professional animal trainer who worked with the dogs in the ''

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'' series * Bonnie Judd, professional animal trainer who worked with the dogs on '' Air Bud: World Pup'', ''

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A Dog's Journey ''A Dog's Journey'' is a 2012 book written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. It is the sequel to Cameron's 2010 book ''A Dog's Purpose''. Plot Buddy feels as if he has served his purpose by taking care of his deceased master, Eth ...

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Brian Kilcommons Brian Kilcommons (born 1953) is an American author and dog trainer. He is a protégé of Barbara Woodhouse, and the only North American to have studied under Woodhouse in Great Britain. Kilcommons is the author of pet training manuals. He is cons ...

, author of pet training manuals and winner of Dr. Steve Kritsick Memorial Award from the New York State Veterinary Medical Society *

Patricia McConnell Patricia Bean McConnell (born November 16, 1948) is an Adjunct Professor of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and expert in animal behavior. She has written several books, including ''The Other End of the Leash,'' ''For the Love of a ...

, author and former adjunct Professor of Zoology at the

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* Pat Miller, book author and training editor at Whole Dog Journal *

Karen Pryor Karen Pryor (née Wylie; born May 14, 1932) is an American author who specialized in behavioral psychology and marine mammal biology. She is a founder and proponent of clicker training. She was formerly a Marine Mammal Commissioner to the U.S. g ...

, founder of clicker training *

Blanche Saunders Blanche Saunders (October 1, 1906 - December 8, 1964) was one of the first Americans to popularize dog training, publishing several books and conducting demonstrations in dog obedience. Saunders graduated from Massachusetts Agricultural College w ...

was famous for her 10,000 mile tour across USA to demonstrate dog obedience and training. She published several books on dog training. * Bernard Waters, dog trainer and author about sporting dogs *

Barbara Woodhouse Barbara Kathleen Vera Woodhouse (née Blackburn; May 9, 1910 – 9 July 9, 1988) was an Irish-born British dog trainer, author, horse trainer and television personality. Her 1980 television series '' Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way'' made her a h ...

was a dog breeder and trainer in England, known for her philosophy "There are no bad dogs, just inexperienced owners." She authored several books on dog training, and hosted a 1980s

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Sophia Yin Sophia Yin (February 5, 1966 – September 28, 2014 in Davis, California) was a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, author and lecturer. She was a pioneer in the use of positive reinforcement for training dogs, and was widely recognized a ...

, veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, author and lecturer

Celebrity, performing and media-based dog trainers

* Steve Austin, judge on the

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Celebrity Dog School ''Celebrity Dog School'' was a short-lived Australian reality series which aired on Network Ten. It was based on the original version aired in the UK. The show was hosted by Larry Emdur, who also hosted ''The Price is Right'' on the Nine Net ...

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, star of

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's '' DogTown'' series, trainer for

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* Brandon McMillan (animal trainer) Animal Trainer and Behaviorist, Service Dog Trainer, former host of the Emmy winning series Lucky Dog on CBS * Cesar Millan, Dog Behaviourist and Celebrity Dog Trainer, star on the

series ''

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Joel Silverman Joel Silverman (born December 21, 1958) is a celebrity animal trainer who hosted '' Good Dog U'' on Animal Planet from 1999–2009. Early life Joel Silverman grew up in Southern California and at the age of 13, the first animal he ever trained w ...

, Hollywood dog trainer, author and star of Animal Planet's ''GOOD DOG U''; star of ''WHAT COLOR IS YOUR DOG''? * Victoria Stilwell, host of

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series '' It's Me or the Dog'' and judge on the CBS show '' Greatest American Dog'' * Kyra Sundance, stunt dog performer and author of the book ''101 Dog Tricks'' * Nick White, dog trainer and author * Sherry Woodard, star of

's '' DogTown'' series, certified dog trainer and animal behaviorist

Celebrity, performing and media-based dog trainers

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