“Even though I knew deep inside that I’m good at what I do, getting this sort of validation from so many people has been really gratifying.”Ĭhristiansen grew up in Detroit where her mom refused to have pets in the house. But the even bigger compliment has been the flood of congratulatory emails, calls and Facebook posts she’s received since then from her clients, veterinarians and fellow trainers. She also spent 10 years as the volunteer evaluator for therapy dogs at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.Ĭhristiansen - who lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Russell, and their Belgian Tervuren dogs Caden and Grace - said earning such a prestigious industry award was a great honor. Besides running her business, Canine Learning Centers, since 1992, Christiansen also operates Caring Paws, a therapy dog program for seniors. The Trainer of the Year award, which received several thousand nominations, recognizes the recipient’s experience, education, longevity in the field and their contributions to the industry. She’s just there for you and for your dog.” “She connects with the dogs, and more important, she connects with people. “I go all over the country and I know a lot of dog trainers and behaviorists and she’s the real deal,” said Moore, who now lives in Texas. The women met years ago when Chistiansen trained both of Moore’s rescued dogs. Moore has written 26 books on pet care and hosts the “Oh Behave!” show on the Pet Life Radio Network. Her nomination was secretly submitted by Arden Moore, a former Oceanside resident who travels the nation as the Pet Health and Safety Coach.
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