About Our Trainer
Richard Fischhof
M.Ed., CPDT-KA, CTC
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
I am a twice-certified professional dog trainer and honors graduate of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, where I earned my Certification in Training & Counseling. The Academy was led by Jean Donaldson, renowned author, teacher and trainer.
I am also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and an AKC® Canine Good Citizen Evaluator®.
I participated in Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine's Principles & Techniques of Behavior Modification Course, and earned my master's degree in education at Georgia State University.
Over the past 20 years, I have trained hundreds of dogs and most breeds to give dog parents the skills and knowledge to enjoy a long and satisfying relationship with their canine companions.
Originally from Philadelphia, I live in the Lake Oconee area with my wife Barbara, and our dog Blu, a Standard Poodle who competes in K9 Nosework around the Southeast and also enjoys dock diving.
My Continuing Education
K9 Nosework Training, Camp Coleman
April 21–24, 2022 · Cleveland, GA
Biology of Dog Aggression w/Tim Lewis, PhD
June 2022 · Virtual
Control Unleashed Conference
Nov. 5–7, 2021 · Virtual
Master Class Aggression in Dogs w/Michael Shikashi
July 5, 2021 · Virtual
Managing Dog-to-Dog Interactions & Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers w/Sue Sternberg
August 2020 · Virtual
K9 Nosework Training Camp
May 2020 · Virtual
University of Pennsylvania Working Dog Conference
April 2020 · Virtual
Multi-Species Workshop w/Ken McCort — Training Wolves and Foxes
Sept. 6–9, 2019 · Wolf Park, Battleground, IN
Pet Professional Guild Annual Summit — Canine Aggression & Bite Prevention
April 26–28, 2019 · Portland, OR
