| The ABTA, Inc. team is a highly
skilled professional staff of dedicated trainers who are experts in all
levels of obedience and problem solving. With over 500 trainers, we have
the depth of knowledge and experience to help you, the conscientious dog
owner, with any problem or request you may have. ABTA is the largest obedience
training company in North America, but we've never forgotten that we are
only as good as our last client. We are recommended by veterinarians, pet
stores, groomers, breeders, and most importantly, our satisfied clients.
Steven Appelbaum
President and CEO
Steve has been training dogs professionally for over 23 years. During
that time, he has trained over 9,000 dogs on a one-to-one basis. Steve's
specialty is problem solving and obedience. In addition, he has trained
dogs to perform in television and motion pictures. Steve started his training
business in 1980 by posting homemade flyers on supermarket bulletin boards.
Today, Appelbaum's company, Animal Behavior and Training Associates, Inc.
(ABTA), is the largest training company in North America, employing over
500 trainers in forty-seven states and five Canadian provinces. Steve
is also the President/Interim Director of Animal Behavior College (ABC),
a school for professional trainers. ABC currently has over 400 students,
600 graduates, and offers training throughout North America. Steve is
a member of the APDT, CVMA, AAHA, PJAC, HSUS, ASPCA, and an honorary friend
of the SCVMA. He is also on the IACP Board of Directors. Appelbaum has
written articles for Off Lead Magazine and his first book will be published
in December 2003.
Debbie Kendrick
Vice President of Animal Behavior College
Debbie has over twenty-one years' experience as a professional
trainer. She is also a master in forging relationships with other organizations
in the pet industry, including manufacturers, retailers, and humane
societies. She is recognized as a top-level obedience instructor
and lecturer. Debbie has trained over 7,500 dogs, including her
own, an obedience trial champion and winner of the Top Dog Award at
the Southern California Dog Obedience Trials. She has also demonstrated
her skills at the world famous Sea World Amusement Park in San Diego,
California. Debbie has been with ABTA since 1988 and is a trainer
that other professionals frequently consult for advice.
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