About Us
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
Owner of Everydog, LLC. Diane became interested in dog training after adopting her wonderful Chow mix, Ebony, in 1996. Ebony had several behavior issues that required Diane to put careful thought into how to teach her to be both comfortable and safe in her household. Ebony went on to earn her AKC Canine Good Citizen title, as well as a r
Owner of Everydog, LLC. Diane became interested in dog training after adopting her wonderful Chow mix, Ebony, in 1996. Ebony had several behavior issues that required Diane to put careful thought into how to teach her to be both comfortable and safe in her household. Ebony went on to earn her AKC Canine Good Citizen title, as well as a rally obedience competition title. By then, Diane was hooked on the subject of dog training and behavior.
Since then, Diane has delved deeper into the world of animals, and particularly dogs, becoming a veterinary technician in 2002 and an animal control officer in 2007. She is an instructor and the former training director at New England Dog Training Club in Cambridge, MA. These experiences have given Diane a unique perspective on the role that animals play in our lives.
She has attended numerous seminars and courses on dog training and behavior, including the Dogs of Course Instructor Training Course. In 2014, she became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She also continues to further her knowledge of dog sports (and having fun!) by taking her dogs, Ollie, CGC, RL1, RA, SDA, NW2 and Bonita, RN, NW3 to obedience, rally and scentwork classes.
Leah Tremble, CPDT-KA
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
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Nikki Petronio CPDT-KA
Diane Kurkjian, CPDT-KA
Nikki Petronio CPDT-KA
Nikki began her professional career working with non-domesticated animals at institutions such as the Stone Zoo and the Nashville Zoo. She especially enjoyed participating in the target training of various species, from skunks to black bears. While living in Tennessee, Nikki accepted a position as an Animal Officer, where she investigated
Nikki began her professional career working with non-domesticated animals at institutions such as the Stone Zoo and the Nashville Zoo. She especially enjoyed participating in the target training of various species, from skunks to black bears. While living in Tennessee, Nikki accepted a position as an Animal Officer, where she investigated animal cruelty cases, dog fighting rings, and cases of animal hoarding. Working with frightened and aggressive dogs inspired her to pursue additional education in behavior modification. As she currently pursues her CDBC, Nikki works with the Cape Ann Animal Aid staff conducting behavior modification SOPs for shelter dogs. In a field where research on evidenced based training methods are always evolving, Nikki continues her education through specialized courses and mentorships hosted by professional organizations such as the IAABC, FDSA, and Shelter Behavior Hub.
Amy Grossman, CPDT-KA
Lucy Grant-Ruane, CVT, CPDT-KA
Nikki Petronio CPDT-KA
Amy is a certified professional dog trainer - knowledge assessed (CPDT-KA) and owner of Training Tails LLC. Amy's interest in dog training began in high school when she took her elderly family dog back to training classes and joined a dog 4H club. After college she worked at many doggie daycares where she credits gaining her knowledge of
Amy is a certified professional dog trainer - knowledge assessed (CPDT-KA) and owner of Training Tails LLC. Amy's interest in dog training began in high school when she took her elderly family dog back to training classes and joined a dog 4H club. After college she worked at many doggie daycares where she credits gaining her knowledge of dog body language. She then mentored under the late Anne Springer, a pioneer of the force free science based training field. Amy enjoys dog sports (currently flyball and scentwork) with her Shetland Sheepdogs in her spare time, when she isn't chasing around her two human toddlers.
Lucy Grant-Ruane, CVT, CPDT-KA
Lucy Grant-Ruane, CVT, CPDT-KA
Lucy Grant-Ruane, CVT, CPDT-KA
Lucy has been training and showing dogs for over 20 years. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Lucy is a certified veterinary technician, past manager of Burlington Veterinary Hospital and past president of New England Dog Training Club. She has
Lucy has been training and showing dogs for over 20 years. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Lucy is a certified veterinary technician, past manager of Burlington Veterinary Hospital and past president of New England Dog Training Club. She has given 8 years of service as a co-coordinator of German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue in Massachusetts and has experience training service dogs. Lucy and her German Shorthaired Pointers have competed in both obedience and conformation, American Kennel Club events. Since she has been training dogs for many years, she has seen dog training change. Lucy has embraced science and education based continuing education and strongly believes training with proven, and compassionate scientific methods strengthens the bond between dog and human.