My name is Chris Hollenbeck- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer (ABCDT) through Animal Behavior College (ABC), and as of October 2025, Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)! As owner of Howl-N-Bark Training LLC, I would like you to know that I am a passionate, patient, persistent, and very enthusiastic pet-lover, who believes in helping all animals reach their full potential.
My passion for animals can be traced back to working for an animal shelter where I spent the early part of my career as one of the caretakers. I then became a veterinary assistant where I furthered my education through Cedar Valley College to become an LVT in August 2001. I aspire to become a dog behaviorist by learning why dogs do the things they do, and how to help them live a long and happy life beside us. Keeping up on the newest information, I have been attending seminars, workshops, and continuing educational classes. I have volunteered for a local animal shelter as an LVT to help shelter pets keep up on basic husbandry and since graduating from ABC, I now volunteer to train the dogs to help them get ready for their forever homes.
Driven by my mission to help clients work on behavior, obedience, and keeping the human-animal bond strong, I use the scientifically proven methods of force-free training. I use treats, toys and games that promote learning. I encourage the use of harnesses and soft wide collars and as a supporting member of IAABC, I adhere to LIMA- Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive approach to behavior modification and training. My skills and educational background help me bring understanding, communication, and organization to my roles as an LVT and certified dog trainer. With them, I can ensure Howl-N-Bark Training is successful with excellent results and a high level of satisfaction for my clients, and their pets.
I am a professional member of several communities that help keep my training in line with the recent scientific recommendations of the training world. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Fear Free Certified member, Evaluator for American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen and C.L.A.S.S. trainer, Puppy Start Right Trainer, Karen Pryor Academy – Certified Training Partner, American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), and Supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
I live in Oneida with my husband and we are dutiful servants to our adopted cats named Mia, Circe, and Yammy. We have two adult children and two grandsons.
The best part of what I do? Playing with the animals. Hands down!!
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