ASSOCIATION NEWS | FANNA EASTER BECOMES 2022 APDT CHAIR
Fanna Easter
Khara Schuetzner with K9 Wyatt , left , and K9 Blitzkrieg
Fanna Easter Becomes 2022 APDT Chair in January , Khara Schuetzner transitions off board after serving six years
Fanna Easter , CPDT-KA , KPA CTP , CSAT , CDBC , will become the chair of APDT ’ s Board of Directors beginning Jan . 1 . She was elected to the board in 2017 for her first 3-year term that began Jan . 1 , 2018 , and served as secretary / treasurer and then vice-chair . She is the owner of Positive Pooch Behavior in Dallas , Texas . Besides Fanna as chair , the 2022 APDT Board will consist of officers Benjamin Bennink , vice-chair ; Heidi Meinzer , secretary / treasurer , and Mark Forrest Patrick , immediate past chair , as well as directors Sandy Modell , Inga From , and newlyelected Heather Mishefske .
“ Members , we hear you loud and clear , major industry changes are happening now . First , I ’ m beyond thrilled to serve as your chair in 2022 and I embrace change ,” Fanna said . “ Your board has been working really hard and can ’ t wait to announce our 2022 legislation initiatives , new LIMA-compliant vendor standards , Diversity , Equity and Inclusion ( DEI ) team goal outcomes and so much more . In 2022 , we want to continue listening to our members and making major changes within our industry . We want to offer plenty of opportunities for members to help with these milestones , such as rolling up your sleeves with legislation throughout the U . S . and within your state . Buckle up , we need all hands on deck to make a major difference in 2022 within our industry . It ’ s time !”
Meet Your New Chair
While Fanna Easter may be new to the position as APDT chair , she certainly isn ’ t when it comes to dog training . She has been instructing group classes and behavior consultation for more than 30 years . Fanna owns Positive Pooch Behavior , in Dallas , Texas , which specializes in separation anxiety and offers virtual consultations across the US . Fanna teaches reactive dog group classes and offers private consultations with the only veterinarian who specializes in behavior in the North Texas area . Fanna is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer , CPDT- KA since 2003 , Certified Dog Behavior Consultant , Fear-Free Certified Animal Trainer , Karen Pryor Academy Graduate and Purdue University dog behavior course graduate .
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