ISTA
Alumni Roster
A few years ago we formed a virtual classroom to
help trainers learn and study the method beyond technique and execution. We call the program ISTA, which stands for ‘internet
supported training arrangement.’
The ISTA program teaches the method at the level of
motivated response, and so includes in-depth discussions to not only how-to and
when-to, but also why-to. Understanding
the method at this level allows professional, vocational, and avocational
trainers to practice and apply the method correctly, and it allows them to make
adaptations, when needed, to apply the method across the widest range and
assortment of dogs and owners.
The trainers on this list are all proven in their
ability to teach and train basics level dog obedience: heel, come, sit, down,
stand, and stay – both on and off leash, in areas of reasonable distractions –
plus problem solving, and basic manners for home and away.
Does the mind’s eye have trouble visualizing all
that? Here is a video of a course
graduate practicing her dog on a week eight assignment of the basics level
course. https://youtu.be/nB2zltLPbE4
Each person on this list can help you learn to teach
this basics level skill set to your own dog using the Koehler method. Many offer other services and instruction as
well, so feel free to ask.
(note: I have
more referrals in the database. If you
don’t see anyone close, feel free to drop me a line: tony@koehlerdogtraining.com)
AZ
Lori Chandler – (928) 476-2633
CA
Charson Chang – (209) 479-1411
*Jennifer De La Torre – (805) 217-0850
FL
Tracy Peabody – (813) 205-5428
HI
Tracy Mullineaux – (808) 651-1037 (featured
vid)
KY
*Pam Adams – (270) 272-7698
Tyler Ohlmann – (502) 609-3401
MD
*Linda Kaim – (410) 857-0555
Bernadette DeJarld – (443) 799-7854
*Roxanne Lee – (520) 870-1039
Gretchen Zwerlein – (443) 756-4362
Nate Czarnota – (443) 580-4464
Jessica Hudgins – (202) 329-2871
Kirsten Tolley – (410) 598-4449
ME
Renee Manly – (512) 483-1977
MN
Willie Viarnes – (313) 969-6253
MO
Laurie Lo – (636) 668-6940
NC
James Schruben – (910) 964-6679
NE
Jill Morstad – (402) 430-4668
NM
*Catherine Waters – (505) 903-3447
NY
Mary Maltbe – (518) 727-7851
Ontario,
Canada
Melanie Mondoux – (519) 504-0043
Quebec,
Canada
Aline Tremblay – (418) 695-5068
Scotland,
UK
Derek Bryson – +44 7879407262
TX
*Kali Teufel – (415) 205-3633
Wales,
UK
Kima Wainright – +44 1600750718
WV
Sandy Stokes – (304) 725-2394
*complete service listings on the “Trainers List”
(see the left hand menu on the homepage)