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CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Article in Animal Sentience
CPT’s Mark Spivak Co-Authors Article in Animal Sentience
August 1, 2018
CPT founder and Head Trainer Mark Spivak, along with Peter Cook, Ashley Prichard, and Greg Berns of the Emory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, co-authored a paper recently published in the journal Animal Sentience.  The paper, entitled "Jealousy in Dogs?  Evidence from Brain Imaging," discusses a neuroscience research study designed, conducted, and analyzed by the authors. The…
CPT Opens Eugene, Oregon Satellite Location
CPT Opens Eugene, Oregon Satellite Location
May 15, 2018
CPT recently opened the first of what we hope are multiple satellite locations.  The location we selected is Eugene, Oregon.  We selected Eugene for multiple reasons.  First, an outstanding trainer who formerly worked for CPT in Atlanta moved with her husband to Eugene and later expressed interest in renewing a business relationship.  Thus, the trainer…
CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends The 2018 PennVet Working Dog Conference
CPT’s Mark Spivak Attends The 2018 PennVet Working Dog Conference
April 30, 2018
From April 20 – 23, 2018, CPT founder and Head Trainer and Dog Star Technologies Chief Operating Officer Mark Spivak attended the 2018 PennVet Working Dog Conference proximal to the campus of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.  The 4-day conference featured nationally and internationally recognized speakers in the multidisciplinary fields of canine…
CPT Expert Witness Services Prove Vital in Two Recent Cases
CPT Expert Witness Services Prove Vital in Two Recent Cases
April 2, 2018
CPT’s Mark Spivak is an experienced and talented expert witness in criminal and civil legal cases that involve animal behavior, animal training, animal handling, or animal husbandry practices. Mark represents either the plaintiff or defense. His one rule before accepting an assignment is that he must have passion for the case and for the attainment…
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…