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Angela M. Chamberlain, M.A, CPDT-KA, PLPC

Waynesville, MO. 65583

chalanddogs@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D.                                                   Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara,   Clinical Psychology

                                                           2022

 

Masters of Arts                                 Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA,

                                                            Clinical Psychology

                                                            2018

 

Master of Arts                                     Webster University, St. Louis, MO

                                                            Counseling

                                                            2013

 

Bachelor of Science                            Drury University, Springfield, MO

                                                            Biology, Psychology, Sociology

                                                            2010

 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

 

Chaland K9, LLC, Waynesville, MO.

Position: Owner/Professional Dog Trainer

7/2023 - present

  • Provide skills training and behavior modification for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs.

  • Provide training interventions for the treatment of separation anxiety, dog-dog aggression, dog-human aggression, fearfulness, basic manners, advanced manners, competition obedience, narcotics detection, scent work, protection training, Rally-O, herding, Treiballing, and other dog sports.

  • Provide training services to groups and individuals via classes and private sessions, and/or in-home sessions.

  • Maintain client records.

  • Pursue continuing education, at least 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.

  • Provide culturally competent services to meet the unique cultural needs of each individual or family.

  • Create and routinely evaluate treatment plans with persons served.

  • Maintain knowledge of area dog professionals to provide referrals as needed.

  • Marketing/Advertisement

  • Finances

  • Program Development

  • Client Assessment and Progress Evaluations

Chaland’s All Dogs Academy, LLC, Waynesville, MO.

Position: Owner/Professional Dog Trainer

12/2008—8/2023

  • Provide skills training and behavior modification for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs.

  • Provide training interventions for the treatment of separation anxiety, dog-dog aggression, dog-human aggression, fearfulness, basic manners, advanced manners, competition obedience, narcotics detection, scent work, protection training, Rally-O, herding, Treiballing, and other dog sports.

  • Provide training services to groups and individuals via classes and private sessions, and/or in-home sessions.

  • Maintain client records.

  • Pursue continuing education, at least 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.

  • Provide culturally competent services to meet the unique cultural needs of each individual or family.

  • Create and routinely evaluate treatment plans with persons served.

  • Maintain knowledge of area dog professionals to provide referrals as needed.

  • Marketing/Advertisement

  • Finances

  • Program Development

  • Client Assessment and Progress Evaluations

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 

Springfield MO Dog Training Club, Springfield, MO

Position:  Assistant Instructor

Training Directors: Margery West, Lorri Sheets, and Jane Collins

Assisted: Margery West, Darlene Hughson, Susan Gilbert

2005-2007; 2016-2017

 

  • Provide skills training and behavior modification for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs.

  • Assist in training interventions for basic manners, advanced manners, competition obedience, and Rally-O.

  • Provide training services to groups via classes.

  • Maintain client records.

  • Accept Payment; review vet records; assist in fitting training collars.

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 

Happiness, assertiveness, and stress level comparison between households with four or less dogs vs those with five or more dogs.

Drury University

Position:  Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, Data Collector, Primary Author

Supervising Faculty:  Mary Beth Myers, PhD

Completed: 2010

  • Researched, analyzed, and critiqued scholarly journals and peer-reviewed articles related to dogs and stress level.

  • Completed Data Collection and Analysis.

  • Completed paper write-up.

Scent Detection in the Domestic Canine.

Drury University

Position:  Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, Data Collector, Primary Author

Supervising Faculty:  Casey, M.S.

Completed:  2010

  • Researched, analyzed, and critiqued scholarly journals and peer-reviewed articles related to dogs and scent detection.

  • Completed article write-up.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Mudi Club of America                                                                                   2021-Present

American Working Malinois Association                                                   2021-Present

German Shorthair Pointer Club of America                                                   2020-Present

American Working Dog Association                                                                       2020-Present

Missouri Canine Professional Network                                                      2019-Present

American Belgian Laekenois Association                                                   2019-Present

Protection Sport Association                                                                                   2018-Present

Ozarks Working Dog Club                                                                          2017-Present

Puppy Culture (Puppy Culture Breeder)                                                   2016-Present

American Belgian Malinois Club (ABMC)                                                            2015-Present

Central States Herding Group Association                                                            2018-2020

Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)                                                2008-2019

American Dutch Shepherd Association (ADSA)                                       2012-2019

Pulaski County Humane Society (PCHS)                                                   2009-2020

Springfield MO Dog Training Club (SMDTC)                                         2005-2019

Rolla MO Kennel Club (RMKC)                                                                2008-2012

 

CLUB SERVICE/VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Committee Member, American Belgian Malinois Club, Midwest Division, Meet the Breeds

                                                                                                                        2020-Present

Committee Chair, American Belgian Malinois Club, Juniors Committee          2020-Present

Rescue Transport Driver & Foster, Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue       2020 - Present

Founder, Missouri Canine Professional Network                                     2019-Present

Committee Member, American Belgian Malinois Club, Breeder’s Code of Ethics Committee

                                                                                                                        2019-Present

Secretary & Founder, Ozarks Working Dog Club                                               2017-Present

Midwest Columnist, The Performer, American Belgian Malinois Club  2017-Present

Rescue Transport Driver, American Belgian Malinois Rescue               2017-Present

Committee Member, Belgian Breeds Reunification Committee, American Belgian Malinois Club

                                                                                                                        2016-Present

Foster Person + Trainer @ Critter Camp, PCHS                                     2009-2020

Assistant Trainer, SMDTC                                                             2005-2010; 2016-2018

Instructor/Assistant Schedule Person, SMDTC                                        2009-2010

Enrollment Secretary, SMDTC                                                                  2008-2009

Committee Member, Club Constitution & Bylaws Revision / Club Ethics Revision Committees, RMKC                                                                                                                        2010

Secretary, RMKC                                                                                         2009-2010

Public Education Coordinator, RMKC                                                     2009-2010

Chair, Public Education Committee, RMKC                                                        2009

Board Member, RMKC                                                                               2008-2009

 

*I have also served clubs by stewarding at their shows/trials (including Chief Ring Stewarding).

 

AWARDS, HONORS

 

Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology                          2019

Drury Alumni Association (Lifetime Member)                                         2010-Present

Alpha Sigma Lambda Lifetime Inductee                                                   2008-Present

Drury University Departmental Recognition Award for Scholarly Achievement in Biology

                                                                                                                        April 2010

Drury University Graduate with Departmental Distinction in Psychology        May 2010

CGCS Scholarship Recipient (multiple years)                                          

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

AKC Fit Dog Level 1 Instructor                                                                    2020-Present

SARTECH III Certification, NASAR                                                               2020-Present

AKC Temperament Test Judge                                                                    2019-Present

AKC Farm Dog Judge                                                                                   2018- Present

APDT CLASS Instructor & Evaluator                                                          2016-2017

Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)  2013 - Present

AKC Breeder’s Education Certificate                                                        2009?-Present

AKC Canine Good Citizen/STAR Puppy/Trick Dog Evaluator              2009?-Present

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Chamberlain, A. (2010). Scent detection in the domestic canine. Drury University.

Chamberlain, A. (2010). Happiness, Assertiveness, and Stress Level Comparison Between Households with Four or Less Dogs vs Those with Five or More Dogs. Drury University: St. Robert, MO.

SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Autistic Missing Persons: Search Strategies for Police and First Responders. Blue Bridge Training. February 2021.

  • 20 hour Puppy and Young Dog HRD Fundamentals, HRD Specialized K9, Tennessee, January 2021

  • IS-00200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, FEMA, October 2020

  • IS-00800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction, FEMA, September 2020

  • IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA, September 2020

  • IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, FEMA, September 2020

  • Aggressive Behavior with Dogs: Solutions and Strategies, E-Training for Dogs, November 2019

  • Why is Animal Welfare Important to Dogs?, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • Behavioral and Cognitive Differences Between Owned and Shelter Dogs, E-Training for Dogs, November 2019

  • Practical Ethology: Breeding Selection and Training Choices, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • Applying Modern Genetic Principles to Improve the Health of Dogs, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • The Role of Oxytocin in Human-Dog Relationships, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • Exploring Canine Attachment Behavior, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • Working with Aggressive Dog Cases, E-Training for Dogs, October 2019

  • Herding Dog I & II Building the Foundation and Basic Skill Building, E-Training for Dogs, June 2019

  • Solving Separation Anxiety, E-Training for Dogs, September 2019

  • Dog Bite Prevention, Good Dog In A Box, September 2019

  • Pet First Aid and CPR, E-Training for Dogs, February 2016

  • Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy, E-Training for Dogs, April 2016

  • Stefan Schaub Training Seminar, Audit, March 2017

  • Deadpool Decoy, Decoy Seminar, Audit, November 2019

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