I am a CNWI!!!
I am happy and proud to inform you all that I am a CNWI – Certified Nosework Instructor. I received the certification from NACSW, the National Association of Canine Scent Work, the world’s leading nosework dog sports organization. Thanks to Fudge, my sweet and smart Cardigan Welsh Corgi, who passed all the skill tests required! […]
Karen Pryor Academy Trainer of the Month
I am delighted and grateful to be trainer of month (October 2023) of Karen Pryor’s world’s leading dog training academy. Click here to read the article!
I will never stop learning!!
I believe that a good dog trainer never stops learning! In May 2023, I completed two courses that enriched my knowledge of dog behavior and training: Dive Deep: An Advanced Training Course This course took place at the Karen Pryor National Training Center “The Ranch” under the guidance of Ken Ramirez. The course dealt with […]
The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting:
Principles & Practice Course
This is to certify that I have completed the course on Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles and Practice given by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. The twelve-week course provided a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of animal behavior consulting for all species. Certificate of Completion: Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice. IAABC Foundation, […]
UW-AAB
This is to certify that I completed the one-year-long Applied Animal Behavior course at the University of Washington, Washington State, USA, UW-AAB. The course was taught under the supervision of Dr. James Ha, PhD, CAAB, Certified in Animal Behavior, and Dr. Renee Ha, Research Professor at the University of Washington.
LLA Professional
I completed the Susan G. Friedman, PhD Living & Learning With Animals course.
Amit Zait
Esti’s dog training method is at the highest level! She has vast, endless knowledge, learns and continues to learn more wherever possible – in Israel and abroad. Most important, she is endlessly devoted to her clients and trainees, those with two legs and those with four (sometimes more than the clients themselves 🙂 ). I […]
Noga Ronen
I have known Esti for many years, both professionally and personally. There are not many professionals as thorough and meticulous as her. When she studies a subject, she studies it thoroughly from the ground up and will not begin teaching it until she has mastered the material fully and exhaustively. She also teaches at my […]
Kevin Yeo
Esti is a great dog trainer who possesses both skill and compassion. Please look to her for nose-work classes! You will not regret it!
KPA CTP – Clicker Training
This is to certify that Esti Araten is a dog trainer certified by the Karen Pryor Academy, KPA CTP