Dr. Caroline Spark, owner of City Dog Country Dog, has nearly 30 years of experience helping people solve problems, meet learning goals, and achieve positive change. With a PhD in psychology and a background in counseling and adult education, she has studied and worked extensively in the field of dog training and behavior. She particularly enjoys training dogs for family life, Canine Good Citizenship, and service work, and providing seminars on canine life enrichment. Caroline knows from personal experience the stresses and joys of living with and rehabilitating dogs with behavior problems. She brings understanding, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and a spirit of play to her work with dogs and people.

Certification
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (KA - CCPDT #3071421)
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC #205)
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNSWI)
Licensed Psychologist (#PS0065912, NSW, Australia)

Education
PhD (Psychology), University of Wollongong, Australia
BSc (Hons) (Psychology), University of Wollongong, Australia
Dip. Advanced Canine Behavioral Science (Companion Animal Sciences Institute)

Professional memberships
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
American Psychological Association
Dr. Jay Fineman has practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years. From 1979-2007, he owned the Grove Veterinary Clinic in Newport, OR, where he continues to practice part-time. He is the veterinary consultant for City Dog Country Dog’s Board & Train programs.

Education
VMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
MA (Philosophy), University of Waterloo
BA (English Literature), UCLA

Professional memberships
American Veterinary Medical Association
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association
Heather Ohmart has been working with people and their dogs for over 15 years. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Veterinary Assistant, and has extensive experience with puppies and adolescent dogs. She operates City Dog Country Dog’s Board & Train service in Portland, and also provides in-home consultation and training. Heather particularly loves to work with new puppies and their families, getting them off to a good start and setting the foundation for a happy life together. In addition to her work with City Dog Country Dog, Heather runs a puppy raising program for a service dog organization in a local correctional facility, and volunteers in the mental health unit there with her therapy dog, Healey. She has a deep interest in working with other therapy dog teams and partnering with Portland area therapists to develop innovative programs in Animal-Assisted Therapy.

Education
BA Sociology (University of Oregon)
BA Environmental Studies (University of Oregon)

Certification
Certifcate in Animal-Assisted Therapy Activities and Learning (University of
Denver, Graduate School of Social Work)
Certifed Professional Dog Trainer (KA - CCPDT#2102489)

Karolin has been passionate about dogs since early childhood. After coming to the United States in 2008, she began to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dog trainer. Since 2009, she has worked as a volunteer for Mini Aussie Rescue & Support (MARS) which provides breed education and evaluates, cares for, and re-homes Mini Aussies in need. Karolin’s dogs, Lilly and Cooper, are both former MARS dogs. Karolin is currently enrolled in Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers and is working towards certification as a professional dog trainer. In her internship with City Dog Country Dog, she provides training support to dogs and their families on the Central Oregon Coast, and assists at Play & Train classes and the annual Call of the Wild Dog Camp. Karolin is especially interested in rehabilitating fearful and reactive dogs, and enjoys exploring and teaching practical ways to enrich the lives of family dogs.

Education
Certified Research Technician, Technical
College Dr. Heinmann, Germany