Karen Winter CPDT-KA, B.A.
Karen Winter is the owner and lead trainer of PV Positive Dog Training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a graduate of Bryn Mawr College (B.A.). With a desire to help dogs and humans better communicate and bond, Karen transitioned from a successful career in advertising to owning her own business teaching people to train their dogs using positive reinforcement techniques.
To acquire her CPDT credentials 12 years ago, Karen spent over 300 hours both as an apprentice to some of the best trainers in L.A. and as a contract trainer in Long Beach. She also passed the rigorous CPDT-KA test in 2010 to confirm her thorough knowledge of science-based dog training. To maintain her CPDT standing, Karen keeps current on the latest techniques and science in the field, attending dog training and behavior seminars, webinars, workshops, and conferences as well as through extensive reading. Karen has attended seminars and learned from such training luminaries as Emily Larlham, Patricia McConnell, Ken Ramirez, Grisha Stewart, Nicole Wilde, Suzanne Clothier, and Sue Sternberg.
Karen is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the IAABC, and the Pet Professional Guild, which requires a staunch commitment to using the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) training methods and equipment. Karen also acted as Master Facilitator of the Southern California Dog Trainers’ Forum, now the Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California. In addition, Karen has been a volunteer for dog rescue and welfare organizations, such as the spcaLA, Red Rover, Bark Avenue, Italian Greyhound Rescue of Southern California, and Papillon Haven Rescue. Karen lives in Palos Verdes with her papillon Cricket.
