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Lynn Hoover, owner of Dog Quirks.com, is dedicated to using humane, state-of-the-art methods that rely on classical and operant conditioning. She is deeply involved in education, research and writing on dog behavior consulting and related topics. In addition, Lynn has years of experience as a family therapist and independent information rsearcher. She brings her understanding of illness and it's impact to her work on behalf of dogs with behavior problems.
- Lynn Hoover is the founder and past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc (IAABC), www.iaabc.org ; former Chair of IAABC's Dog division and Professional Relations Strategy Group.
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- Author of text, The Family in Dog Behavior Consulting
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- Earned a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work in 1977- Program for Advanced Standing, University of Maryland School of Social Work & Community Planning. BA in Psychology
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- In 1983 - Completed Marriage & Family Therapy Training Program through the Marriage Council of Philadelphia, affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, Medical School, Division of Family Studies
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- Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Earned Clinical membership in 1983. www.aamft.org
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- Committed to integrating concepts from family systems theory and a collaborative animal healthcare model with dog behavior consulting.
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- In 2007 the Lynn Hoover Visionary award for vision and leadership was established in Lynn's honor by the IAABC board of directors. Lynn is the first recipient of the award.
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- Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. A former faculty field instructor for graduate students from Bryn Mawr College, the University of Maryland, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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