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CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends the 2017 Canine Science Conference
CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends the 2017 Canine Science Conference
October 9, 2017
From October 6 – 8, CPT founder and Head Trainer and Dog Star Technologies Chief Operating Officer Mark Spivak attended the 2017 Canine Science Conference on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. The 3-day Canine Science Conference featured nationally and internationally renowned speakers in the field of canine genetics, canine behavior, and…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Speaks to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
CPT’s Mark Spivak Speaks to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
September 24, 2017
CPT’s founder and Head Trainer Mark Spivak presented at the September 23 meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) held on the education campus of Egleston Children’s Hospital. The NAON is a 7,000 plus member nonprofit professional association whose primary mission is to advance the highest standards of musculoskeletal…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Speaks at the State Bar of GA Animal Law Symposium
CPT’s Mark Spivak Speaks at the State Bar of GA Animal Law Symposium
September 22, 2017
CPT’s founder and Head Trainer Mark Spivak presented at the Fall 2017 Animal Law Symposium held at the Georgia Bar Association building in Atlanta. The symposium, “Uniting Legal, Law Enforcement, Veterinary, and Shelter Professionals,” was hosted by Animal Law Source. Animal Law Source’s mission is to provide education, awareness, legislative action, and professional action that…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends ICLE Seminar on Animal Law
CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends ICLE Seminar on Animal Law
November 4, 2016
On Thursday, November 3, CPT’s Mark Spivak attended the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) seminar on Animal Law held at the State Bar of Georgia building in Atlanta.   The seminar featured multiple speakers and materials relevant to Mark’s respected work as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases containing issues related to animal…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Appears on WSB News
CPT’s Mark Spivak Appears on WSB News
October 28, 2016
CPT’s Mark Spivak appeared on a 2-part WSB news feature broadcast on Thursday, October 27 during both the 5 pm and 6 pm newscasts. The feature discussed concerns about the increasing trend of “fake service animals.” Mark was interviewed by WSB for his expertise in service dog training and legislation. During the lengthy interview with…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Paper Published in SCAN (Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience): Praise vs. Food
CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Paper Published in SCAN (Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience): Praise vs. Food
September 3, 2016
Background CPT’s Mark Spivak, along with his Dog Project cohorts Peter Cook, Ashley Prichard, and Greg Berns, authored a paper published in the high impact factor journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN). The article, entitled “Awake Canine fMRI Predicts Dogs’ Preference for Praise Versus Food,” examines the reward preference amongst an experimental group of…
CPT Trainer Patricia King Appears In National Interview for Sharecare.com
CPT Trainer Patricia King Appears In National Interview for Sharecare.com
August 30, 2016
Sharecare.com is a national health and wellness resource and information website that includes platforms for both personalized and general health programs and information.  The company was founded in 2010 by Jeff Arnold, the creator of WebMD and television's Dr. Oz (Mehmet Oz) in collaboration with several large corporate investors:  Harpo Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and…
CPT Hosts CCI Regional Meeting
CPT Hosts CCI Regional Meeting
June 10, 2016
CPT Trainer Patricia King recently hosted the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)- Atlanta Chapter's meeting with CCI's Southeast Regional Directors and Trainers.  The meeting, which featured speakers from CCI's management and training staff, provided excellent information and new acquaintances. CPT is glad to provided assistance to CCI by providing discounted classes to CCI's volunteers and…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Conducting International Webinar- Innovative Canine Neuroscience
CPT’s Mark Spivak Conducting International Webinar- Innovative Canine Neuroscience
May 16, 2016
CPT's Mark Spivak is conducting an international webinar entitled, "Innovative Canine Neuroscience."  The webinar discusses how fMRI research is improving our ability to select dogs for working roles, train working and pet dogs, and improve our dogs' quality of life.  The webinar is hosted by Fetch Dog Training of Minneapolis and will be broadcast in…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Paper Published in Animal Cognition
CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Paper Published in Animal Cognition
April 9, 2016
CPT’s Mark Spivak, along with his Dog Project cohorts Peter Cook and Gregory Berns, authored a paper published in the esteemed journal, Animal Cognition. The article, entitled “Neurobehavioral Evidence for Individual Differences in Canine Cognitive Control: An Awake fMRI Study,” examines inhibitory control behavior both with a task performed within an fMRI machine and during…