As former president and foster coordinator for the dog rescue organization Hawaii Dog Foundation (HDF), I fostered and trained dogs of various sizes and temperaments while they awaited their forever homes. Currently my dog Luka and I are pet therapy volunteers for the Hawaiian Humane Society. For the last two years I have been training dogs privately, and I am currently apprenticing with certified professional dog trainer Marie-Gabrielle Selarque. Most recently, Marie and I have established 'Ilio Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering dog-related education to the community.

As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), I always stay up to date on modern dog-friendly training methods. Statistics show that a large percentage of dogs in shelters are relinquished by their owners because of behavioral issues. My goal as a dog trainer is not only to help dog owners prevent that fate, but to help them develop great relationships with their dogs.

I look forward to meeting you!
Kyoko Nakayama Johnson

Attended Seminars and Continuing Education

* October 2010 (Upcoming) - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Annual Conference
* 2010 - Professional apprenticeship with Marie-Gabrielle Selarque CPDT of Pro-Dog Hawaii
* October 2009 - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Annual Conference
* Oct-Dec 2009 - Barbara Handelman, CDBC - Understanding Canine Behavior
* September 2009 - Hawaiian Humane Society - Clicker Training for Shelter Dogs
* August 2009 - Hawaiian Humane Society - Intensive Animal Handling
* April 2009 - Sue Sternberg - Canine Body Language, Temperament Assessment, & Behavior Analysis
* April 2009 - Trish King, CDBC - Canine Body Language and Aggression
* April 2009 - Brenda Aloff - Socialization and Reinforcement in Dog Training
* June 2008 - Pooch 101 by Project POOCH - A workshop on developing a program in corrections for youth offenders and shelter dogs
* Daily (ongoing) - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Email Discussion List
* Daily (ongoing) - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Email Discussion List

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