Dr. Preston VanLoon, Ed.D., CDT-C has a doctorate in Educational Psychology, is a Certified Dog Trainer, and an AKC CGC Evaluator. Since becoming a therapy dog team, Dr. VanLoon and his therapy dog, Rocky, have made over 700 visits to schools, hospitals, and other locations. He is the author of “Advice from a Therapy Dog: Barking up the right tree and finding happiness in life” and two illustrated children’s books, “Rocky Becomes a Therapy Dog” and “Rocky Goes to School.” He Is passionate about teaching and helping owners and their dogs through group and private dog training.

 

Certifications:

 

Job Title: Certified Dog Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Dog Training Consulting Education

 

Training Philosophy: “Properly trained, a human can become a dog’s best friend.”

 

Locations Served: Bismarck - Mandan North Dakota greater area

 

Languages: English

 

Ed.D. Doctorate - Educational Psychology CDT-C AKC CGC Evaluator