See Spot Run

Ruth Crisler, CBCC-KA

Founder and Lead Behavior Consultant

Board Member – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers

Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed

IAABC Supporting Member

Science & Technology of Behavior Change Certified by Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.

Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

Ruth Crisler came to dog training in 1998 following a career with horses. After over 30 years working professionally with animals, she remains passionate about animal training and behavior. As a Certified Behavior Consultant, Ruth is committed to achieving practical solutions to behavior problems using methods that meet the highest standards (LIMA) of humane and effective training.

Her contributions to the field of training & behavior include extensive volunteer work and participation in a wide range of education and policy projects. She served as Ethics Committee Chair for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) from 2015 to 2020, was an original IAABC Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course Mentor, has written articles for The APDT Chronicle and IACP Safe Hands Journal, and has consulted on a canine genetics project, Darwin’s Dogs, whose research was recently published.