Currently Christie is actively giving educational in-services to veterinary staff about animal behavior in the veterinary setting. She presented at the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Michigan Veterinary Conference on the topic of Protection Dogs and their role in both law enforcement and civilian life. Christie has been teaching agility at Camp Dogwood in Chicago, IL since May of 2007. Also very exciting, Christie was extensively interviewed for her knowledge of canine behavior and the Dutch Shepherd breed and she was heavily quoted in the June 2006 issue of Dog Fancy.

**Please contact Christie directly for possible speaking dates

and available topics**

        Christie Meyer graduated from Michigan State University's College of Natural Science with a Bachelor's in Zoology and a Concentration in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology. After graduating, Christie attended North State Canine Academy in Sanford, North Carolina where she received her Master Trainer's Certification in Professional Pet Obedience and Behavior Modification. While at North State, Christie also gained experience in personal protection, narcotics and Schutzhund training. Christie has worked with Kern Road Veterinary Clinic, PLLC since May of 1997. She also spent the summer of 2002 running an obedience and Police K9 kennel in Maryland where she was the primary handler for pet dogs and imported police dogs. Since acquiring her first competition dog in 1999, Christie has titled in Obedience and Protection and is currently also competing in agility. Her diversified training experience, coupled with a strong veterinary technical assistance background, makes her well suited to address your pet's every need.

Master Training Certification- North State Canine Academy, Sanford, NC
Bachelor's of Science- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
                                    Major- Zoology, Concentration- Animal Behavior and Neurobiology
Certified Pet Dog Trainer - Association of Pet Dog Training (APDT)
Professional Member - National Tactical Police Dog Association (NTPDA)

Associate Member - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
President/Founder - North American Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc

Demonstrator - Michigan Veterinary Conference 2008, Lansing, MI

Demonstrator - Michigan Veterinary Conference 2007, Lansing, MI

Lecturer - Michigan Veterinary Conference 2006, Lansing, MI

Lecturer - Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, Sept. 2004- March 2008, Howell, MI

Instructor - Veterinary In-services  regarding animal behavior of patients, safety techniques, and creating behavior programs in the veterinary hospital.

Instructor - Agility sessions at Camp Dogwood, May 2007

Attended- 2009 National Tactical Police Dog Association Decoy Seminar, Kingsport, TN

Attended- 2008 Protection Sports Association Decoy Certification, Hinkley, IL

Attended- 2007 International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference

                       Cleveland, OH

Attended- 2007 Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Behavior Seminar with

                       Karen Overall, Lansing, MI

Attended- 2007 Protection Sports Association Decoy Certification, Cincinnati, OH

Attended- 2006 Canine Health Seminar, Jean Doods DVM, New Lenox, IL

Attended- 2006 Protection Sports Assoc. Decoy Camp & Training Seminar, Grand Ledge, MI

Attended- 2006 Midwest Veterinary Conference, Columbus, OH

Attended- 2005 Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Attended- 2004 Midwest Veterinary Conference, Columbus, OH

Attended- 2003 Midwest Veterinary Conference, Columbus, OH

Attended- 2001 Midwest Veterinary Conference, Columbus, OH