RECOGNITION OF THE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SKILLS OF DENNIS FETKO, Ph.D.


* Dr. Randall Lockwood, behaviorist & Humane Society of the United States Vice President, requested Dr. Fetko's assistance with the Justin McCarthy case, the largest animal abuse case in the country. Thanks directly to Dr. Fetko Mr. McCarthy was convicted.


* After hearing virtually all known behaviorists, the American Animal Protection Institute invited Dr. Fetko to join their National Advisory Board as their behaviorist.


* Despite familiarizing themselves with several behaviorists & the tremendous cost, the New Zealand Dog Control Conference brought Dr. Fetko in to conduct Animal Behavior & Bite Safety programs at their conference. He was given rave reviews & invited back.


* When San Diego Children's Hospital And Health Center added a Canine Care Therapy program to its renowned facility, they asked Dr. Fetko to design the behavioral aspects & qualifying temperament evaluation aspects of it. The program is a raging success; there has not been a single negative dog event since its inception, & he was granted the coveted Volunteer Of The Year award.


* Numerous Departments of Animal Control & Humane Societies across this & other countries use Dr. Fetko's temperament evaluation & report outstanding success. His evaluation methods have proven accurate in dozens of years used.


* Various kennel clubs, law enforcement agencies, canine search & rescue units, breed clubs, service dog organizations & other sophisticated handlers & trainers add to Dr. Fetko's impressive portfolio & accolades.


* So many local, regional & national animal organizations asked to repeatedly receive Dr. Fetko's Field Officer Bite Safety program that he rendered it to video/print format in 1987. The program has been used in 38 states & 6 countries.


* Dr. Fetko has repeatedly qualified in criminal & civil courts as an expert on animal behavior, including in capital cases.


* Dr. Fetko has directly handled over 100,000 animals in his decades-long full time training & behavioral career.






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