CPT Trainer Featured in the AKC Junior News
September 19, 2007
CPT Agility Trainer Sierra Schmidt is prominently featured in the September 2007 AKC Junior News, the American Kennel Club’s official newsletter of the AKC Junior Organization. After 17-year old Sierra achieved a first place finish in the inaugural AKC National Agility Invitational, competing against seasoned adults, including world team members, the AKC asked Sierra to […]
CPT Internal Training Seminar- Gentle Leader®
September 18, 2007
In our continuing efforts to keep the CPT training staff as the most educated group of pet trainers in the Atlanta area, we have commenced a series of internal seminars designed to enhance the trainers’ knowledge regarding canine learning theory, canine communication, new equipment and applications, and leading edge training methodologies. On September 18, 2007, […]
CPT Internal Training Seminar- Calming Signals
August 14, 2007
In our continuing efforts to keep the CPT training staff as the most educated group of pet trainers in the Atlanta area, we have commenced a series of internal seminars designed to enhance the trainers’ knowledge regarding canine learning theory, canine communication, new equipment and applications, and leading edge training methodologies. On August 14, 2007, […]
Two First Place Finishes and New Novice Obedience Title
July 16, 2007
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved two first place finishes and a new title at the Novice level. On Saturday, July 14, CPT competition student Jennie Walsh and her Swiss Mountain Dog Mix, Argos, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Novice A level with a score of 192.5 in the Australian Shepherd Club of […]
CPT Trainers Perform Lunch & Learn Seminar at Roswell Animal Hospital
July 10, 2007
On Tuesday, July 10, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Roswell Animal Hospital on Alpharetta Highway/Highway 9 in Roswell. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted several of the veterinarians, hospital manager Bill Grubb, and the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations […]
CPT Trainers Perform Lunch & Learn Seminar at Falcon Village Animal Hospital
March 5, 2007
On Monday, March 5, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Falcon Village Animal Hospital on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Suwanee. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted several of the veterinarians, hospital manager Claudia Bradbury, and the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations […]
CPT Trainers Perform Lunch & Learn Seminar at Crossroads Animal Clinic
February 13, 2007
On Friday, February 23, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Stephanie Baker Oteri’s Crossroads Animal Clinic on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations on housebreaking, basic obedience, and […]
CPT Trainer on Animal Planet
CPT Agility Trainer Sierra Schmidt will prominently appear in Animal Planet’s upcoming broadcasts of the AKC National Agility Invitational. Follow the ups and downs, ins and outs, backs and forths, and overs and unders of some of the world’s best four-legged athletes and their handler/trainers as they attempt to conquer an obstacle course full of […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Suwanee Animal Hospital
January 7, 2007
On Wednesday, January 31, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald’s Suwanee Animal Hospital. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then answered general questions on pet obedience and behavior, including applications for clicker training, effective communication skills, and counterconditioning techniques to reduce possessive aggression. The staff appreciated […]
CPT Agility Trainer Wins National Championship
December 17, 2006
Comprehensive Pet Therapy (CPT) is pleased to inform that on December 3, 2006, CPT Agility Trainer Sierra Schmidt, of Alpharetta, won the 8-inch height class in the inaugural American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Invitational held in Long Beach, California. Sierra and her Bichon Frise, Balto, defeated 80 elite competitors, including a former world team member, […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at North Atlanta Animal Medical Center
December 8, 2006
On Friday, December 8, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Todd Lavender’s North Atlanta Animal Medical Center. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations on housebreaking, digging, basic obedience, anxiety reduction, and aggression reduction. […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Wieuca Animal Clinic
December 5, 2006
On Tuesday, December 5, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak, Krista Weaver, and Patricia King appeared at Dr. Andy Smith’s Wieuca Animal Clinic in north Buckhead. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations on housebreaking, digging, obedience, and aggression reduction. […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Pets Are People Too- Ansley
November 8, 2006
On Wednesday, November 8, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Pets Are People Too’s Ansley hospital. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including a hands-on demonstration on extinguishing jumping behavior and dog-dog aggression. The staff appreciated […]
CPT Student Earns Prestigious Utility Title
October 23, 2006
Comprehensive Pet Therapy (CPT) is pleased to inform that on October 22, 2006, CPT competition student Christina Shrake, formerly of Marietta, GA, and now residing in Phoenix, AZ, and her Golden Retriever, Dakota, earned the prestigious American Kennel Club (AKC) Utility Dog (UD) title. To earn the UD title, a dog/handler team needs to have […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital
September 12, 2006
On Tuesday, September 12, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Duffy Jones’ Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital in Atlanta. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including a housebreaking consultation and a hands-on obedience demonstration. The staff […]
CPT Trainer Performs Seminar at Briarcliff Animal Hospital
August 2, 2006
On Wednesday, August 2, CPT Trainer Mark Spivak appeared at Briarcliff Animal Hospital’s veterinary staff meeting to provide a seminar on reducing dog aggression. Mark first explained CPT’s history and services, then discussed diagnosis of dog aggression, categorization of different types of aggression, customization of solution plans dependent upon the diagnosis, and newer more human […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Pet Vet
July 24, 2006
On Monday, July 24, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Tracy Land’s Pet Vet veterinary clinic in Cumming. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching Dr. Land’s dog to walk on leash without pulling. […]
Briarcliff Animal Clinic Enters Into Partnership with Comprehensive Pet Therapy, Inc. (CPT)
July 21, 2006
Briarcliff Animal Clinic, one of the largest and most successful privately owned veterinary practices in the southeast, has commenced a business partnership with Comprehensive Pet Therapy, Inc., Atlanta’s most respected pet training company. CPT will provide group, private, and board training services to patrons of Briarcliff. Dr. Peter J. Muller, III, CEO of Briarcliff, states, […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Sawnee Animal Hospital
July 20, 2006
On Thursday, July 20, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Randy Esbeck’s Sawnee Animal Hospital in Cumming. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems. The staff appreciated the insights of CPT’s professional trainers as well as […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Pets Are People Too- Roswell
June 16, 2006
On Tuesday, June 13, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Pets Are People Too- Roswell. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching one of the veterinarian’s dogs to walk on leash without pulling and teaching […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Averill Animal Hospital
June 14, 2006
On Wednesday, June 14, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Averill Animal Hospital in Marietta. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching several fearful or aggressive dogs to accept greater degrees of handling and/or exposure […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Webb Bridge Animal Hospital
May 8, 2006
On Monday, May 8, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Webb Bridge Animal Hospital in Alpharetta. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems. The staff appreciated the insights of CPT’s professional trainers as well as CPT’s cognitive, […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Little River Animal Hospital
May 5, 2006
On Friday, May 5, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Little River Animal Hospital in Alpharetta. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching one staff member’s dog to enthusiastically perform more reliable and responsive obedience […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Chattahoochee Animal Clinic
April 14, 2006
On Friday, April 14, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Andy Morton’s Chattahoochee Animal Clinic in Roswell. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including consultations on housebreaking and digging and a hands-on demonstration on improving […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Lafferty Animal Hospital
April 4, 2006
On Tuesday, April 4, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Lafferty Animal Hospital in Alpharetta. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching Dr. Lafferty how to encourage his English Bulldog to become more comfortable when […]
CPT Trainers Perform Demonstration at All Creatures Animal Hospital
March 22, 2006
On Wednesday, March 22, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Karolyn and Michael Akins’ All Creatures Animal Hospital. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral, and obedience problems, including teaching Dr. Akins’ Yellow Labrador retriever to walk calmly on […]
CPT Trainers Perform Seminar at Dunwoody Animal Hospital
March 9, 2006
On Thursday, March 9, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Krista Weaver appeared at Dr. Douglas Morgan’s Dunwoody Animal Hospital. Mark and Krista first explained CPT’s history and services, then assisted the Hospital staff in resolving their pets’ behavioral and obedience problems, including teaching a staff member’s Boston Terrier to become more comfortable amidst strangers. The […]
Another First Place In Utility- This Time In Arizona
March 6, 2006
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved another first place finish at the elite Utility level. On Sunday, March 5, Christina Shrake and her Golden Retriever, Dakota, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Utility A level with a score of 191.5 in an American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience trial held outside of Phoenix, Arizona. Christina […]
CPT Named “Experts” By WSB TV.com
February 27, 2006
On February 27, CPT was named as the WSB TV.com experts in the fields of dog training and pet care. WSB TV.com, which has over 100,000 hits per month, will link persons searching for information on pet training and pet care directly to CPT’s website or to CPT’s e-mail. In addition, CPT will author articles […]
First Place Finish and New Utility Title
February 4, 2006
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved a first place finish and a new title at the elite Utility level. On Saturday, February 4, Karen Smalley and her Border Collie, Casey, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Utility A level with a score of 191 in an American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience trial held in […]
CPT Trainers Perform Demonstration at Animal Medical Center of Coming
January 12, 2006
CPT Trainers Perform Demonstration at Animal Medical Center of Coming On Wednesday, January 11, CPT Trainers Mark Spivak and Karen Smalley appeared at Dr. Mike McLaughlin’s Animal Medical Center of Cumming. Mark and Karen first explained CPT’s history and services, then progressed to assisting AMC’s staff in resolving their pets’ housebreaking, household manners, behavioral, and […]
Two First Place Finishes and New Title
October 30, 2005
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved two first place finishes and a new title at the Novice level. On Thursday, October 27, Wrenn Slocum and her Standard Poodle, Toccoa, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Novice A level with a score of 178.5 in an American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience trial held at Jim […]
You are cordially invited to participate in Leesa Wheeler’s upcoming book… Charming Companions
September 25, 2005
CPT client Leesa Wheeler is currently at work on her second publication, Charming Companions, a compilation of photos and prose about our special bonds with our dogs. She invites fellow CPT clients to participate in the book’s construction. To contribute to Leesa’s upcoming book, Charming Companions, send a digital photo of you and your dog […]
Two First Place Finishes
August 28, 2005
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved two first place finishes at the elite Utility level. On Saturday, August 26, Karen Smalley and her Border Collie, Casey, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Utility A level with a score of 187.5 in an American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience trial held in Jonesboro, Georgia. On Sunday, […]
Three New Titles
February 17, 2005
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved three new titles, several placements, and one first place finish. Elyssa Korman and her Samoyed, Astro, earned a THIRD PLACE finish at the Open A level with an excellent score of 189.5 in an American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience trial held in Jonesboro, Georgia. The third place finish was […]
New Titles and First Place Finishes
November 14, 2004
CPT’s competition obedience team recently achieved one new title and several first place finishes. Christina Shrake and her Golden Retriever, Dakota, earned a FIRST PLACE finish at the Open level with an excellent score of 193.5 in an Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) obedience trial held in Woodstock, Georgia. Christina has had a very […]
Nine-Year-Old CPT Student Defeats Adults in Obedience and Agility
October 15, 2004
Comprehensive Pet Therapy’s competition obedience team achieved some notable successes in the months of September and October. Our team earned two Open Obedience titles, one Novice Obedience title, another Novice Obedience leg, one Novice Agility Jumpers title, and several legs toward Agility titles. Our accomplishments included NINE FIRST PLACE FINISHES. The most prolific participant was […]
CPT Debuts Two New Programs
June 1, 2004
Comprehensive Pet Therapy, Inc., (CPT) Atlanta’s most respected pet training company, is announcing the debut of two new programs: 1) An off-leash puppy program and 2) An innovative canine aggression-reduction program. The Off Leash Puppy Program is a novel group class exclusive to puppies 8 through 18 weeks of age. The puppies will learn socialization […]
CPT Training News
May 17, 2004
CPT News CPT Agility Trainer Jessa Fagan is expecting her first child in September. Yes, it is a boy. Prior to her pregnancy leave, Jessa and her German Shepherd Dog, Piper, achieved their AKC Open Standard and Jumpers titles (OA and OAJ), which included nine first place finishes out of 12 competitions entered. CPT Trainer […]
CPT Students Win at AKC Trials
February 2, 2004
CPT’s competition obedience team continued its record of successes at the Cherokee Rose Cluster of American Kennel Club (AKC) trials that occurred this past weekend in Atlanta. We had nine dogs entered during the combination of shows that occurred from Friday January 30 through Sunday February 1. The results were outstanding. Four of the nine […]
CPT Students Win at ASCA Trials
January 29, 2004
CPT’s competition obedience program continued its record of successes at the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) trials that occurred this past weekend in Chamblee. We had two dogs entered on both Saturday and Sunday and achieved three first place and one third place finish! Christina Shrake and her Golden Retriever, Dakota, finished first on […]
CPT Dog Completes Fourth Movie Role
December 1, 2003
Topper, a ten and a half year old male German Shepherd owned by Mark Spivak, Comprehensive Pet Therapy’s founder and president, just completed acting in his fourth feature movie. Tim Sullivan’s horror film “2001 Maniacs,” shot in historic Westville, Georgia, is a remake of the 1964 Herschell Gordon Lewis film “2000 Maniacs,” about a group […]
CPT Students Dominate
November 16, 2003
October and November 2003 have been the best months yet for CPT’s Competition Program. CPT achieved first place scores in each class students entered and on one occasion swept first, second, and third place! On Saturday, October 25 CPT enrolled six dog/handler teams in the Kennesaw Kennel Club AKC dog obedience trials held at Jim […]
CPT Student Wins High In Trial
September 29, 2003
September has been an exciting month for CPT’s Competition Program. All participants performed with consistent excellence. On Saturday, September 20 CPT enrolled three dog/handler teams in the Atlanta Kennel Club AKC dog obedience trials in the Novice A class. One CPT student took third place and the remaining students each received commendable scores of 191.5 […]
CPT Trained Dog Performs in National Advertisement
May 15, 2003
Dakota, a one and a half year old Golden Retriever, owned by Christina Shrake and trained by CPT through our Group Class program, just completed acting in a national television advertisement for Invisible Fence, Inc. Rick Salcedo and Debbie Bartoletti of Springboard Creative, Invisible Fence’s advertising agency, desired a well trained, affable, male Golden Retriever […]
CPT Students And Trainer Achieve Competition Successes
March 31, 2003
Since our inception CPT has trained the pets of over 21,000 Atlanta area customers. The vast majority arrive at CPT to obtain better trained household companions. They may complete a Beginner and Intermediate Group Class, some Private Lessons or a Board Train and feel their goals are met. However, some become so enthralled with the […]
CPT Debuts Football’s First Retrieving Mascots
February 21, 2003
The Georgia Force, Atlanta’s home team in the Arena Football League, and Comprehensive Pet Therapy (CPT), Atlanta’s most respected pet training company, have partnered to create “Black” and “Blue.” Black and Blue are the Georgia Force’s official canine mascots. However, true to CPT’s name, Black and Blue’s function is far more comprehensive than the traditional […]
CPT on Television
February 19, 2003
Please view CPT staff and our photogenic clients Jeff and Angie on tonight’s CBS, WGCL- TV 46, 11 PM news. Fred Powers of Clear Channel News developed a fascinating story line entitled “Dogs At Home.” We first view Harley (Jeff & Angie’s 6 year old Yellow Lab) through the eyes of a surveillance camera that […]
Study Determines The Most Frequently Trained Dogs
December 24, 2002
An old canine maxim states “a trained dog is a happy dog and belongs to a happy owner.” Nevertheless, certain breeds receive training proportionately more than other breeds. On average, owners of large dogs enroll in pet training programs more frequently than owners of small dogs. During a recent month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) […]
CPT Trained Dog Models in Advertisement
December 17, 2002
Phoebe, a seven year old Old English Sheepdog, owned by Veda and Gary Burns and trained by CPT through both our Board Training and Group Class programs, just completed modeling for an advertisement for Citizens Bank. The goal was to complete an a scene appearing like Phoebe was driving a car. For almost an hour, […]
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