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Credentials
Each certification is more than a title to me. It reflects years of learning, listening, and understanding behavior through both science and empathy. Today I’m a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant with 11 Fear-Free certificates, including advanced studies in Canine Neurobiology, all earned so I can guide families with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Fear-Free
Fear-Free is more than a certification; it’s a commitment to teaching through emotional safety, patience, and understanding.
Rooted in science and compassion, it ensures every interaction reduces stress and builds trust between dogs, families, and professionals. Sal’s Fear-Free credentials reflect this philosophy across every aspect of care, from working alongside veterinary professionals, addressing medical and pain-related behaviors, and easing noise aversion, to building cooperation through gentle handling, enrichment, and communication.
Each certification deepens his ability to help dogs feel safe, confident, and truly understood.
Behavior
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As a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, my work goes beyond obedience and focuses on understanding the biological and emotional roots of behavior.
The education in behavior science allows me to analyze the relationship between a dog’s brain, body, and environment, identifying what drives their actions rather than just managing symptoms. By combining behavioral analysis with compassionate, Fear-Free methods, I'm able to create tailored plans that address emotional regulation, daily structure, and family dynamics.
This approach helps dogs replace stress responses with stability, turning understanding into calm, confident behavior that lasts.
First-Aid
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My First Aid and CPR certification reflects the deep commitment to safety, awareness, and preparedness in every environment.
Trained to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations, I understand that prevention and quick action can make all the difference in a dog’s wellbeing. This qualification ensures that every dog in my care is protected not only through behavioral understanding but through immediate, informed response when it matters most.
It’s a level of readiness that gives families confidence and dogs the safety they deserve.
