Christina Gray, IAABC-ADT, FDM, Ph.D

Reactivity/Behavior Modification, Puppy Training, Puppy Socialization, Adolescent Dog Training, Cooperative Care Training

Certified Professional Dog Trainer IAABC-ADT
Certified Professional Dog Trainer IAABC-ADT
 

Christina has worked professionally with dogs for 10+ years as a private trainer, reactivity specialist, board-and-train provider, class instructor, puppy playgroup leader and consultant. She loves behavior science, animal rescue and coaching humans as well as dogs.

Her main specialty and passion is in reactivity training, but she is also extremely knowledgeable in adolescent and puppy behavior. She is the visionary behind and lead trainer of Noble Woof’s Puppy Socials.

Christina is a trained political scientist with a passion for Positive Reinforcement behavior sciences. She was a trainer at Wonder Puppy Parenting Center in Portland for three years and has designed new dog training classes for several companies.

Certified Professional Dog Trainer IAABC-ADT

Christina is also an instructor at the acclaimed Whole Dog Academy Dog Training School, and co-founder of Noble Woof’s Mentorship Program.

She has studied in Germany and the USA and worked professionally at the University of Southern California and Occidental College. Christina loves behavior science and teaching humans as well as animals, with professional teaching experience in the arts, higher education, and animal training. She has an advanced degree in the social sciences and a lifelong love of learning from the world around her through observation, practice, and collaboration.

Credentials:

  • PhD in Social Sciences (training in social learning and behavior research)

  • IAABC-ADT Accredited Dog Trainer, Evaluator, and Foundation Education Consultant

  • Trainer Partner, Mentor, and Instructor at Whole Dog Academy

  • AKC/American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

  • FDM, Family Dog Mediator Certification through Kim Brophey's Applied Ethology L.E.G.S.program

  • Grisha Stewart’s Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs, and Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed workshops, regular attendee

  • American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certificate

  • Nosework (NACSW) member and competitor since 2022

  • Science Matters Academy member since 2023

  • LLA with Susan Friedman “The Science and Technology of Behavior Change” Winter 2025 (in progress)

  • Carefree Companion Educator, advanced certification with Dr. Kristina Spaulding (in progress)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer IAABC-ADT