Wiggle Butt Academy’s mission is to help families and dogs live happy, enriched lives together. Our team of certified trainers use efficient, effective & kind methods, regardless of goal or concern. Nicole Kohanski is the head consultant, and she is passionate about education. She brings a wide array of credentials to the team:
CTC: Certificate in Training & Counseling from the Academy for Dog Trainers
CDBC: Certified Dog Behavior Consultant from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
CBCC-KA: Certified Behavior Consultant, Canine from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
LFDM: Licensed & Certified Family Dog Mediator, Licensed Behavior Division & Library, Mentorship Team
FPPE: Family Paws Parent Educator
Fear Free Elite Certified Professional (Multi-discipline)
CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
ADT: Accredited Dog Trainer from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
CSAT: Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
Dip CBST: Diplomat, Canine Behavior Science & Technology from Companion Animal Sciences Institute
CBATI-KA: Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor
Certified Pet Nutrition Coach, NAVC, North American Veterinary Community
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Canine Arthritis Advocate, Level 1
Graduate, Aggression in Dogs Masters Course
Professional Member, Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
MBA, Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas
PMP, Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute
