Trainer Profile: Vivian M. Zottola-Gefke
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
Vivian Zottola, MSc is an anthrozoologist consultant, dog psychologist and behavior modification training specialist. She devotes her time to researching canine behavior and working with clients and their dogs. Vivian is volunteers as a research associate for the Center for Canine Behavior Studies, Inc., produces a podcast, and has authored a book.
SERVICE & PRODUCT OFFERINGS: Self paced online educational program, in home private training. See website for more information www.bostonk9concierge.com
BOOK: "Being A Good Dog In The Human's World" is planned for January 2025 launch. For more information see www.VivianZottola.com
PODCAST: Listen and learn just a little bit more at, “Click Therapy for Dogs (and the people who love them) which can be found on your favorite platform at https://podcast.bostonk9concierge.com/share
PUBLICATIONS: from co authoring published studies to freelance writer for AdoptAPet.com and House and Hound LifeStyle Magazine links to articles found on her websites www.vivianzottola.com
RESEARCH: Vivian volunteers her time unpaid as a subject matter expert and research associate for the Center for Canine Behavior Studies a non profit organization (www.dogstudies.org). She has coauthored four peer reviewed scientific papers with CCBS colleagues. Study topics range from puppy training, aggression in dogs and rescue dogs and the papers have been published in esteemed journals including Animals and Journal of Veterinary Behavior.
Be BiteSmart: is an animal educational initiative of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies. Vivian and Dr. Dodman developed the first lesson and characters in this animated video “Paws to Prevent”. All animated video lessons are free for public consumption and designed for children between 3-5 years and their parents to learn about dog stress signals so to reduce the risk of bites. See www.bebitesmart.org for more information.
CONTACT: Vivian Zottola, MSc, at 617-721-8025 or email vivian@bostonk9concierge.com