Ethics Team

The Ethics Team reviews and thoroughly researches any complaints submitted regarding members in good standing in the organization. In the event that violations are found, the Team acts in accordance with the Ethics Policy Guidelines of the IAABC.

• More about Joan

  Joan Forry

  Ethics Director

  Joan Forry, Ph.D., is a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and owner of The Dog Abides, LLC in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. FULL BIO

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  Joan Forry

  Joan Forry, Ph.D., is a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and owner of The Dog Abides, LLC in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

  Joan holds a Ph.D. in philosophy (2008) with a specialization in applied ethicsfrom Temple University. Prior to working as a dog trainer, Joan was a philosophy professor and taught applied ethics courses, including animal ethics. She held academic appointments at Vanderbilt University, Linfield College, and the University of Southern California. She is a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers, and certified Fear Free Professional.

  When she’s not training dogs in her community, she sometimes trains her own six dogs. She enjoys competing with Gustavo, her old, cranky chihuahuamix in Rally Obedience. She also enjoys working on her ongoing photography project, Miles on Hydrants.

• More about Renée

  Renée Erdman

  Team Member

  Renée is a multi-credentialed behaviour consultant and trainer and trainer committed to helping her clients resolve dog behaviour issues while improving their welfare and relationship. FULL BIO

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  Renee Erdman

  Renée is a multi-credentialed behaviour consultant and trainer committed to helping her clients resolve dog behaviour issues while improving their welfare and relationship. She holds certifications through the Academy for Dog Trainers, the IAABC, CASI and is BC SPCA Animal Kind Accredited and Fear Free Certified. She sits on the Board of Directors at Whistler Animal Shelter.

  When not working with clients she enjoys the great outdoors in British Columbia Canada paddle boarding, hiking or snowboarding.

  www.bravodog.ca

• More about Christina Schenk-Hargrove

  Christina Schenk-Hargrove

  Team Member

  Christina Schenk-Hargrove, Esq., CPDT-KA, has been an attorney in Massachusetts for 20 years. FULL BIO

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  Christina Hargrove

  Christina Schenk-Hargrove, Esq., CPDT-KA, has been an attorney in Massachusetts for 20 years. She has considerable expertise in business law, litigation, estate planning, and expert witness preparation. A professional dog trainer, she is also fascinated by learning theory as it applies to both dogs and humans.

  You can find her at www.cshlawllc.com and www.dogtrainersumbrella.com

• More about Tiro

  Tiro Miller, Ph.D SBA

  Team Member

  Tiro Miller, Ph.D SBA is the managing editor of the IAABC journal, lead author of the monthly newsletter, and Chair of advertising and promotions. FULL BIO

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  Tiro Miller, Ph.D SBA

  Tiro Miller, Ph.D SBA is the managing editor of the IAABC journal, lead author of the monthly newsletter, and Chair of advertising and promotions.

  He lives in San Francisco with his partner and a rather demanding chihuahua, where he volunteers at the SFSPCA and writes in his spare time.

  His favorite thing about working for IAABC is the chance to bring together people with unique and interesting perspectives on animal behavior.

• More about Dr. Denise Johnson

  Dr. Denise Johnson

  Team Member

  Dr. Denise Johnson is a general practitioner of veterinary medicine with a special interest in behavior, particularly feline behavioral wellness. FULL BIO

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  Dr. Denise Johnson

  Dr. Denise Johnson is a general practitioner of veterinary medicine with a special interest in behavior, particularly feline behavioral wellness. She spends her free time working on Committed to Claws, an education project that aims to reduce declawing by providing cat owners and pet professionals with humane scratching solutions. Dr. Johnson also serves as a handling lab facilitator for the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, with qualifications including Elite Fear Free Certification and Low Stress Handling Silver Certification.

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