Valeri Farmer-Dougan, PhD is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Illinois State University.
She is also the Director of the Canine Behavior and Cognition Laboratory.
Training Philosophy
Valeri Farmer-Dougan, PhD emphasizes positive reinforcement-based training and is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.
She believes in understanding the dog’s behavior and listening to their signals.
Services
Valeri Farmer-Dougan, PhD provides behavioral consultation and training for canines residing with individuals in the community and local rescues throughout Central Illinois.
She also serves as a consultant for autism and TAG teach.
Certifications
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- Puppy Start Right certified trainer
- Free Free Certified Dog Trainer
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog Evaluator
Specializations
- Animal Behavior, emphasis in Canine Behavior
Training Methods
- Positive reinforcement-based training
