Steve Appelbaum

Steve Appelbaum

Steve Appelbaum is an expert dog trainer and President of Animal Behavior College, a nationwide school that teaches people to become professional dog trainers.  Founded in 1998 by Appelbaum, Animal Behavior College has grown to the largest school of its kind in North America with students in all 50 states and every Canadian province. The school projects over 2800 students in 2009, also offers a Veterinary Assistant program and will launch a Groomer program in 2010.

Appelbaum has been featured as a writer and speaker at the American Boarding Kennel Association's (ABKA) annual conference, Barkleigh's Animal Behavior West conference, Hershey Groom and Train Expo, and the IACP annual conference. He has also been utilized as an expert witness on dog/animal related legal cases.

Other active animal welfare memberships include the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Appelbaum is also an honorary friend of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA).

About flexi
flexi is the inventor and global leader in retractable leashes and dog walking.  Dedicated to creating enjoyable dog walks for both people and pets, flexi products allow added freedom and better range of motion. The high quality of the products combined with the pet’s ability to explore makes flexi the perfect leash.  Dedicated to enhancing pet ownership through
a complete line of products that encourage regular dog walking, flexi develops retractable leashes designed for the busy, active lifestyle of  today’s dog owners.  Recommended by Animal Behavior College, trainers nationwide use flexi leashes as a way to promote responsible dog walking. flexi leashes are made in Germany.

 

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