Highlights
- Certified dog trainer and behavior expert, owner of Dog Forward Training.
- Holds several dog training certifications including Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM-T), and Licensed Un-Chase! Trainer.
- Contributions featured in respected publications and platforms including the Cog Dog Radio podcast, Gentle Beast app, Journey Dog Training, and Golden Hearts.
Experience
Alisa Healy, KPA CTP, LFDM-T, and Licensed Un-Chase! Trainer, is one of our staff trainers at K9 of Mine and the visionary force behind her own dog training business, Dog Forward Training.
With a deep understanding of canine behavior, her writing and training philosophy are built on the foundation of enhancing the human-dog relationship, addressing the needs and challenges faced by dogs and their owners in today’s world.
Alisa’s approach is deeply empathetic, aiming to create a harmonious life for people and their canine companions by providing realistic, effective solutions for puppy socialization, basic skills training, and behavior modification.
Her vast experience, both personal and professional, enables her to connect with a wide-ranging audience—from first-time dog owners to seasoned pet lovers. Each piece Alisa writes comes from insight gained from her diverse encounters with dogs of various breeds and temperaments, making her guidance both practical and relatable.
Education
Alisa is a proud alumna of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she earned a B.A. in International Studies with a minor in Psychology. Beyond her academic achievements, she has expanded her expertise through specialized training, achieving certifications as a KPA Certified Training Partner, Licensed Family Dog Mediator and Licensed Un-Chase! Trainer, which further endorse her proficiency and dedication to forwarding the welfare of dogs and their families.
Additional Roles
In addition to her training and writing, Alisa serves as a valuable consultant for dog training apps and as an article reviewer for Sniffspot. Her diverse roles within the canine community underscore her commitment to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through education, innovation, and advocacy.
Personal Life
Beyond her professional pursuits, Alisa enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her dogs, indulging in the beauty of nature through hiking trails and enjoying the sport of dog agility with her whippets! Her lifelong obsession with animals has developed into wanderlust for wildlife destinations. To hold Alisa over between adventure trips, she avidly consumes wildlife documentaries, podcasts, and books.
Alisa’s mission is to empower both dogs and their owners to live fulfilling lives together, leveraging her expertise, empathy, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on the canine-human bond.
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