Dr. Preston VanLoon, Ed.D., CDT-C, is a certified dog trainer with a doctorate in Educational Psychology. He is also an AKC CGC Evaluator.
Dr. VanLoon and his therapy dog, Rocky, have conducted over 400 visits to schools, hospitals, and various locations. He has authored “Advice from a Therapy Dog: Barking up the Right Tree and Finding Happiness in Life,” along with two illustrated children’s books, “Rocky Becomes a Therapy Dog” and “Rocky Goes to School.”
Dr. VanLoon is dedicated to teaching and assisting owners and their dogs through both group and private dog training. His philosophy revolves around the idea that ‘Properly trained, a human can become a dog’s best friend.’ Serving the Bismarck-Mandan North Dakota greater area, he focuses on dog training, consulting, and education.
Dr. VanLoon is fluent in English and holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (Ed.D.), CDT-C certification, and AKC CGC Evaluator certification.
