Our dog trainers take your results seriously
That’s why all Cold Nose College dog trainers:
- Actively pursue the highest levels of professional development and ongoing continuing education
- Pride ourselves just as much on our teaching and interpersonal skills as our dog training ones
- Customize instruction to best fit you and your dog
- Strive to make training both fun and effective
- Are fully committed to using only humane, force-free, scientifically up-to-date training methods
Meet Your Cold Nose College Dog Training Faculty
MURPHY, NC
Lisa Lyle Waggoner, CPDT-KA, PMCT-2, CSAT
Lisa’s Credentials At A Glance
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
- PMCT 2, Pat Miller Certified Trainer, Peaceable Paws
- CSAT, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
- Faculty, Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
- Former Co-Instructor, Separation Anxiety Certification Program
- Professional Member, APDT
- Certified Dog Walker, dog*biz
- Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR, PetTech
- Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
Lisa Lyle Waggoner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Pat Miller Certified Trainer-Level 2, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, a dog∗tec Certified Dog Walker, Faculty for the Victoria Stillwell Academy of Dog Training and Behavior, a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG).
Lisa has many years of experience training dogs of all types and ages. A passionate advocate for humane, science-based dog training, Lisa has studied animal behavior and the latest training techniques throughout her career with dogs—and she devotes a minimum of 40 hours a year to continuing education. She has attended numerous workshops and seminars with leaders in the training and behavior field, for example Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, Pia Silvani, Karen London, Suzanne Clothier, and Ken Ramirez.
Lisa travels internationally teaching dog trainer instructor academies and works with clients throughout the globe via distance training consults. She writes expert articles on dog training, is a columnist for the Cherokee Scout, a reviewer of dog training books and DVDs for The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, and a regular contributor to Whole Dog Journal. She is a frequent public speaker and conference speaker on humane education and other dog-related topics. Lisa and her dog Willow have also earned a DockDogs National Big Air Title of Junior in the dock diving competition and a National Association of Canine Scent Work (NASCW) NW1 Title.
Brad Waggoner, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
Brad’s Credentials At A Glance
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
- Pat Miller Level 1 Intern Academy, Peaceable Paws
- Faculty, Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
- Certified Dog Walker, dog∗biz Dog Walking Academy
- Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR, PetTech
- TAGteach Primary Level, TAGteach International
- Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
- Professional Member, APDT
- Fear Free Certified Trainer
Brad Waggoner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a graduate of Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) and a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP), a dog∗tec Certified Dog Walker. Brad is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) as well as the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). Brad serves on the Faculty for the Victoria Stilwell Academy of Dog Training and Behavior
A veteran of professional dog training, Brad was awarded the prestigious B.F. Skinner scholarship to attend the Karen Pryor Academy. During his internship at Peaceable Paws, he received top honors in the practical exam, demonstrating his ability to use positive reinforcement training to get great results with dogs.
Brad keeps his knowledge and skills finely honed through classes, seminars, and workshops with such dog-training luminaries as Ian Dunbar, Kay Laurence, Patricia McConnell, Pat Miller, Kathy Sdao, Pia Silvani, Suzanne Clothier, and Ken Ramirez.
Brad travels internationally teaching dog trainer instructor academies. When he isn’t busy helping clients and their awesome dogs, Brad volunteers with the Georgia Department of Corrections in the “Rescued Program” where he works training the detainees and rescue dogs to help make the dogs more adoptable while teaching the detainees positive reinforcement training methods. He also works with local schools, helping students learn about positive reinforcement-based training, pet safety, and dog-bite prevention.
SPACE COAST, FL
Tiffany Lovell, CPDT-KA, CSAT, AAI
Tiffany’s Credentials at a Glance
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
- Animal Assisted Interactions Degree (AAS)
- CSAT, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
- Pat Miller Level 1 and 2 Intern Academy Graduate
- Aggression Cases A to Z, graduate of multi-week program by Michael Shikashio
- Certified Silver in Low Stress Handling, Dr. Sophia Yin
- Faculty Advisor, Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior
- Co-Instructor, Separation Anxiety Certification Program
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- Cold Nose College Apprentice Graduate
- Vet Assistant and Veterinary Nurse
- Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
- Professional Member, APDT
- Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR by PetTech
Tiffany Lovell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed and excels in both dog training and customer service skills. Tiffany had the honor of becoming the very first graduate in the country with a specialty of Animal Assisted Interactions. Tiffany was also the top scoring graduate of the Pat Miller Peaceable Paws Level 1 Intern Academy and Level 2 Behavior Modification Academy. She holds a rare certification in the specialty of Separation Anxiety with a CSAT. She is also a Professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
Prior to becoming a full-time professional dog trainer, Tiffany worked as a veterinarian assistant and veterinarian nurse, during which time she gained a wealth of experience handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. She received a Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication to the Rescued Program in Blairsville, GA, which teaches detainees how to properly care for and train shelter dogs using humane, force-free techniques. In addition, she continues to volunteer her time and services with multiple animal rescue organizations.
Tiffany has a passion for knowledge in her field and is regularly continuing her education by attending national conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars to learn from leaders in the training and behavior field such as Karen Pryor, Pat Miller, Kathy Sdao, Kay Laurence, Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, and Ken Ramirez.
NATCHEZ TRACE, MS
Rachel Thornton, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CSAT
Rachel’s Credentials At A Glance
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
- KPA-CTP, Karen Pryor Academy, Certified Training Partner
- CSAT, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
- Faculty Advisor, Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
- CGC evaluator, AKC
- Professional member, PPG
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- Certificate of Excellence, Living and Learning with Animals
- Canine Partners of the Rockies, Assistance Dog Apprentice
- Accredited Scent Instructor, UK College of Scent Dogs
- Owner / Founder The Learning Lab
Rachel is committed to scientific, force-free training and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior, and is well-known trainer and mentor in the service dog community.
Rachel keeps her knowledge and skills finely honed through classes, seminars and workshops with trainers such as Susan Friedman, Kathy Sdao, Hannah Brannigan, and Denise Fenzi.
Rachel has worked extensively with service dog teams, “training dogs and coaching people” to develop communication and work ethic to work as a team. She has conducted workshops and served as key note or facilitator at service dog workshops across the continent.
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Bonita Ash, PDTC
Bonita’s Credentials At A Glance
- Pro Dog Trainer Certification, Absolute Dogs, Devon, England
- Professional Equine Trainer, Carriage Driving
- Veterinary Tech, Humane Society of Blue Ridge
- Former Vet Tech North Georgia Veterinary Science
- Certificate of Equine Stud and Husbandry
- Former Large Animal and Companion Animal Veterinary Technician
- Founder/Owner, Ashford Studio Photography
- Member, Pet Professional Guild
Bonita’s entire career has been geared toward animals – from training horses to being a vet tech, then pet photographer to training dogs. “Watching the progression of learning to the finished behavior for both the people and pet is so rewarding to me.”
SAN DIEGO, CA
Jenna Powell, CPDT-KA, CSAT
Jenna’s Credentials At A Glance
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA
- CSAT, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
- CGC Evaluator, American Kennel Club
- Certificate of Completion, Puppy Start Right for Instructors, Karen Pryor Academy
- Certificate of Excellence, Living and Learning with Animals
- Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR, DOGSAFE Canine First Aid
- Professional Member, Pet Professional Guild
- Supporting Member, IAABC
What Our Clients Say About Us
“Exceptional knowledge and help”
“I truly cannot begin to thank you enough for Napper’s and my extraordinary time with you. I know that our lives are going to be better because of it. Thank you so much for being so understanding and dear with him and with me and for your exceptional knowledge and help.”
–Martha Temple, Blue Ridge, Georgia
“You are a great example”
“I was feeling pretty hopeless. I now have the most balanced, wonderful companion in the world and I could have never done it without you. We admire you for all of the patience you have shown me. You are a great example for your clients and their dogs.”
— Sherry Johnson, Knoxville, FL