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CPT’s Mark Spivak Delivers Keynote Speech to Bibb County Medical Society
CPT’s Mark Spivak Delivers Keynote Speech to Bibb County Medical Society
November 14, 2023
On November 14, 2023, CPT’s Mark Spivak delivered the keynote speech during the Bibb County Medical Society’s annual meeting.  Bibb County Medical Society (BCMS) is Central Georgia’s physician professional organization affiliated with the Medical Association of Georgia.  The mission of the Medical Association of Georgia and BCMS is to “empower Georgia physicians to lead healthcare…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times
CPT’s Mark Spivak Featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times
July 15, 2023
CPT Head Trainer/Owner Mark Spivak was featured in the July 15, 2023 print and online issues of the Atlanta Jewish Times.  The article, entitled “Pet Trainer Spivak Sets Up Success,” provides an overview of Mark’s history and accomplishments and discusses methods for modifying canine and feline anxiety. Atlanta Jewish Times author Marcia Caller Jaffe interviewed…
CPT’s Ellie Dunn and Mark Spivak Featured in Simply Buckhead
CPT’s Ellie Dunn and Mark Spivak Featured in Simply Buckhead
July 1, 2023
Simply Buckhead magazine recently featured CPT Trainer Ellie Dunn and CPT Head Trainer/Owner Mark Spivak in their June 2023 print and online issues.  The article, entitled “Rehab for Pets,” discusses CPT’s approach when treating canine and feline PTSD. [caption id="attachment_13128" align="alignright" width="300"]                       CPT's Mark…
CPT Internal Training Seminar
CPT Internal Training Seminar
March 10, 2023
On Friday, March 10, 2023, the CPT- Atlanta Training Staff met at the home of CPT owner Mark Spivak for a professional educational seminar focusing on: 1) method selection, 2) method alternatives, and 3) politics affecting the dog training industry.  To prepare for the seminar, CPT’s Trainers were asked to view a 1-hour video podcast…
Agility Titlist!
Agility Titlist!
November 18, 2022
CPT agility student Meghan Toler and her Miniature Schnauzer/Yorkshire Terrier mix, Lincoln, recently achieved 2 qualifying scores with 2 first place finishes in AKC competition.  Congratulations Meghan!! Regardless of whether you wish to participate solely for fun or have competition aspirations, CPT has an outstanding agility program.  Our group class and private lesson programs build human-dog…
Nat Geo Author Interviews CPT’s Alex Collier and Mark Spivak
Nat Geo Author Interviews CPT’s Alex Collier and Mark Spivak
November 3, 2021
National Geographic author Jenny Holland recently visited CPT to interview CPT’s Alex Collier and Mark Spivak for an upcoming book Jenny is writing about canine cognition.   Day 1: Jenny Holland's visit commenced on Monday, August 16, 2021.  The day began by Alex discussing olfactory and cognitive processing pertinent to search and rescue and cadaver…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Listed as Expert by Redfin
CPT’s Mark Spivak Listed as Expert by Redfin
April 27, 2021
Redfin, the Seattle-based, discount real estate brokerage, listed CPT’s Mark Spivak as an expert in a recent article entitled, “Moving with Pets:  Expert Tips for a Successful Move.”  Relocating residences can be a harrowing experience for pets, especially those who are neophobes, where they strongly prefer familiarity and routine. Moreover, moving is stressful for humans. …
CPT Featured on PBS’s Your Fantastic Mind
CPT Featured on PBS’s Your Fantastic Mind
October 2, 2020
CPT was recently featured in the PBS documentary series “Your Fantastic Mind.”  The episode, “Dogs,” premiered on Wednesday, September 14, 2020 and is currently available via online streaming. Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) produced, directed, and edited “Dogs,” which was filmed at CPT and at Emory University.  The episode discusses scientific discoveries related to dog cognition…
CPT Featured in CNN.com Article on Virtual Dog Training
CPT Featured in CNN.com Article on Virtual Dog Training
April 27, 2020
CNN.com author Ryan Bergeron featured CPT in an April 26, 2020 article about virtual dog training.  The article, entitled “Tips for Training Your Dog While You’re Stuck at Home,” discusses the benefits of virtual dog training versus allowing problems to fester, how to socialize a puppy or newly adopted adult dog while maintaining social distancing,…
CPT Service Dog Program Featured in NY Times Bestseller
CPT Service Dog Program Featured in NY Times Bestseller
April 16, 2020
The CPT Service Dog Program earned significant coverage in the recent New York Times bestselling book “Doctor Dogs,” authored by Maria Goodavage.  The book communicates heartwarming stories of how highly trained dogs provide medical benefit to humans.   Doctor Dogs- A Recommended Read Doctor Dogs includes anecdotes of service dogs trained to use their olfactory prowess…