Seth Lane CTBC has been a dog lover and owner his whole adult life. Seth received his certification in training and behavior modification from the DTIA (Dog Training Internship Academy) where he studied training and behavior consultation under the renowned author, lecturer and educator Janis Bradley. He has read and familiarized himself with a great many of the works by Dr. Ian Dunbar and attended Dr. Dunbar's seminars on Science Based Dog Training with Feeling. As well as attending seminars from Pat Miller, Trish King, Mik Moeller and other respected training and behavior professionals. Well versed in learning theory and canine body language, Seth uses applied behavior analysis to get to the root of your dog's behavior issue and show you how to optimize communication with your canine family member. Seth has also attended DogTec's dog walking academy where he received his dog walking certification from the respected canine professionals Veronica Boutelle and Mik Moeller, as well as his Pet Tech canine first aid certification.
Seth currently lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife Annie Lane RVT, veterinary technician at PetCare Veterinary Hospital and owner of Art Healing Animals. Together they have three Akitas and one adorable cat, and hope to jointly establish a rescue center for stigmatized dogs (Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas and other breeds that are the victims of sensational media and prejudice).
Seth donates training time to dogs rescued by Art Healing Animals and can't help but donate more time to dog owners who stop him with questions while on walks. Seth himself has rescued several dogs over the last decade and helped to re-home, or locate the original homes, of lost or abandoned dogs found wandering loose on roadsides or at parks.
In his earliest studies, over a decade ago, Seth successfully achieved goal behaviors from dogs using popularized methods and antiquated canine social organization theory. He experienced first-hand the negative effects that this aggressive and dominant training can have on the human-canine bond as well as the dog's perception of it's handler. Though these methods proved successful in behavior and responses, they were on some level psychologically and physically abusive. Now knowledgeable in positive reinforcement training and it's strong scientific backing from behaviorist and veterinary organizations, Seth is passionate about spreading this information as widely as possible through the dog-owning community. He places a strong emphasis on returning to the philosophy that dog is man's best friend and deserves the respect and dignity with which we would hope to be treated by our best friends. No dog owner gets their puppy hoping to jerk it's leash or swat/yell at it, but this is unfortunately the information that is most easily accessible. This leads to many well-intentioned owners unwittingly damaging the bond with their four-legged friends and can incite negative feelings in both the owner and the dog. Seth hopes to be a part of the movement which changes our way of thinking about treating our dogs - maximizing puppyhood and encouraging the correct behaviors while still smiling and having fun with our best friends.
There is no agency in California or the US as a whole which regulates the requirements for any individual to call themselves a trainer or behaviorist. In other words, anyone can claim to be a trainer, behaviorist, or walker without actually studying how dogs think, learn, or communicate. You can even have a TV show with no educational background in this field. That said, we all know that doctors, nurses, veterinarians, vet techs and other professionals are required to pursue continuing education to maintain their licenses and ability to practice. Seth has achieved his certifications from all nationally recognized and respected organizations and is passionate about continuing his education in order to provide his clients and their dogs with the best information and services possible.
Seth currently lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife Annie Lane RVT, veterinary technician at PetCare Veterinary Hospital and owner of Art Healing Animals. Together they have three Akitas and one adorable cat, and hope to jointly establish a rescue center for stigmatized dogs (Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas and other breeds that are the victims of sensational media and prejudice).
Seth donates training time to dogs rescued by Art Healing Animals and can't help but donate more time to dog owners who stop him with questions while on walks. Seth himself has rescued several dogs over the last decade and helped to re-home, or locate the original homes, of lost or abandoned dogs found wandering loose on roadsides or at parks.
In his earliest studies, over a decade ago, Seth successfully achieved goal behaviors from dogs using popularized methods and antiquated canine social organization theory. He experienced first-hand the negative effects that this aggressive and dominant training can have on the human-canine bond as well as the dog's perception of it's handler. Though these methods proved successful in behavior and responses, they were on some level psychologically and physically abusive. Now knowledgeable in positive reinforcement training and it's strong scientific backing from behaviorist and veterinary organizations, Seth is passionate about spreading this information as widely as possible through the dog-owning community. He places a strong emphasis on returning to the philosophy that dog is man's best friend and deserves the respect and dignity with which we would hope to be treated by our best friends. No dog owner gets their puppy hoping to jerk it's leash or swat/yell at it, but this is unfortunately the information that is most easily accessible. This leads to many well-intentioned owners unwittingly damaging the bond with their four-legged friends and can incite negative feelings in both the owner and the dog. Seth hopes to be a part of the movement which changes our way of thinking about treating our dogs - maximizing puppyhood and encouraging the correct behaviors while still smiling and having fun with our best friends.
There is no agency in California or the US as a whole which regulates the requirements for any individual to call themselves a trainer or behaviorist. In other words, anyone can claim to be a trainer, behaviorist, or walker without actually studying how dogs think, learn, or communicate. You can even have a TV show with no educational background in this field. That said, we all know that doctors, nurses, veterinarians, vet techs and other professionals are required to pursue continuing education to maintain their licenses and ability to practice. Seth has achieved his certifications from all nationally recognized and respected organizations and is passionate about continuing his education in order to provide his clients and their dogs with the best information and services possible.