Carrie Faber-Johnston, MS, CYNX-L, is dedicated to dog raising and training through cognitive ethology and a psychological approach, ensuring every dog she works with is physically, intellectually, and emotionally fulfilled. Her training programs emphasize enhancing the bond between dogs and their owners while improving the quality of life of both. Growing up in Truckee, CA, Carrie cared for various pets and raised seven puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind between the ages of 11 and 19, igniting her passion for canine education and training. Now based in Newcastle, CA, she specializes in training sport dogs, pet dogs, and service dogs, offering a "raise and learn" program focused on essential skills like socialization, house manners, "learning how to learn", and basic obedience. Carrie is a Master of Science graduate, holding multiple degrees and certifications, including certification in Family Dog Mediation, Cynopraxic, and LIMA Principles. She actively pursues continued education through workshops and seminars, ensuring she employs the most effective and humane training methods, while also being an AKC Evaluator and a professional member of several canine organizations.

 

 

In more depth:

 

Carrie attended Bergin University of Canine Studies, graduating with an AS in Assistance Dog Education, a BS in Cynology (Canine Studies), a MS in Human-Canine Life Sciences, and a certificate from completing the Dogs Helping Veterans (DHV) program.

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Completing dog training workshops/seminars/certificate programs is a passion and hobby of hers. Continuing education to learn from as many different perspectives as possible allows for trainers to pick and choose the most efficient, up-to-date, and humane methods possible. A healthy bond and relationship is imperative to move forward with progress, which includes continuing education in all aspects of the canine field for the humans.  

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In late 2021 and early 2022, Carrie attended and graduated from Nepopo® Silver & Gold school instructed by Bart and Michael Bellon, a world renowned school & community excelling in dog education. The methodology aims to be the best dog training system where a dog will always react on cue and with heart & soul.

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In 2023 she attended the first ever offered Cynopraxic and LIMA Principles certification course, earning her certificate and CYNX-L title at the International Association of Canine Professionals educational conference in Minneapolis, MN. At this same canine conference she attended and obtained a recertification for Pet First Aid and CPR.

 

In 2024, she attended Cameron Ford's Canine Cognition Seminar as well as her second Jay Jack Seminar (Play as the Way Advanced GRC Dogsport Workshop), inspiring her to create a GRC Dogsport Club soon (hopefully by 2026!). Carrie also proudly completed Kim Brophy's L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, earning her family dog mediator certificate.

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Additionally, she is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Trick Dog Evaluator, and Professional member of the IACP and IAABC. 

 

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Educational Accomplishments:

MS in Human and Canine Life Sciences (2023)

AS in Deaf Studies (2018)

BS in Cynology — Canine Studies (2017)

AS in Assistance Dog Education (2015)

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Certificates:

Kim Brophy's L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® (2024)

Cynopraxic & LIMA Principles (2023)

NePoPo® Gold School (2022)

NePoPo® Silver School (2021)

Dog Emotion and Cognition (2020)

Dogs Helping Veterans (2015)

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Other Seminars & Workshops:

- Cameron Ford's Canine Cognition Seminar

- Jay Jack, Play as the Way (Advanced GRC Dogsports)

- Larry Krohn, Jay Jack, & Joel Silverman Workshop

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Organizations:

- IACP

- IAABC

- United States Lancashire Heeler Club 

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AKC EVALUATOR:

CGC, Tricks, VHMA                                         

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Organizations:

- IACP

- IAABC

- United States Lancashire Heeler Club 

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Additional Accomplishments:

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Winner of the top level scholarship for youth raisers from Guide Dogs for the Blind

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Raised 7 Guide Dogs

 

Training and evaluating a variety of dog breeds, ages, and sizes at Humane Societies and Animal Shelters.

 

Over 12 years of dog boarding experience.

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Cameron Ford's Canine Cognition Tests/Evaluations

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Additional Training experiences and exposures:

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- Psychiatric Assistant Dogs

- Mobility Assistant Dogs

- Diabetic Alert Dogs

- Rally/Obedience

- Hearing Dogs

- Guide Dogs

- Scent Detection

- Dog Dance

- Dock Diving

- Agility

- Herding

- Pet Rehabilitation

- Courthouse Dogs

- Hunting

- Disc Dogs

- Flyball

- Film Training

- Diabetic Alert

- PSA/IGP

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